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BobbyL: /* Setting Up Operation With a Power Pack */

2026-03-31T20:15:11Z

Setting Up Operation With a Power Pack

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	#Connect one wire to each of the track output terminals on the power pack.		#Connect one wire to each of the track output terminals on the power pack.
	#Locate the screw terminal plug on the back of the {{PAGENAME}}. Disconnect if necessary.		#Locate the screw terminal plug on the back of the {{PAGENAME}}. Disconnect if necessary.
	#Connect both wires from the power pack to the terminal block. '''The polarity does not matter'''. Ensure the screws are tight. Reconnect the terminal block to the back of the{{PAGENAME}} if it was removed in the previous step.		#Connect both wires from the power pack to the terminal block. '''The polarity does not matter'''. Ensure the screws are tight. Reconnect the terminal block to the back of the {{PAGENAME}} if it was removed in the previous step.

	'''Recommended Practices:'''		'''Recommended Practices:'''
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	===Button Operation===		===Button Operation===
	On the top of the{{PAGENAME}} are four buttons. From left to right (looking at the front side with the speaker facing toward you), the buttons are BELL, HORN, WHISTLE, and CHANGE SOUND.		On the top of the {{PAGENAME}} are four buttons. From left to right (looking at the front side with the speaker facing toward you), the buttons are BELL, HORN, WHISTLE, and CHANGE SOUND.

	#Bell Button - Press once to toggle the Bell sound ON. Press again to toggle the sound OFF.		#Bell Button - Press once to toggle the Bell sound ON. Press again to toggle the sound OFF.

BobbyL at 17:20, 20 October 2025

2025-10-20T17:20:07Z

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	\| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems		\| Manufacturer=Train Control Systems
	\| Type=Trackside WOWSound		\| Type=Trackside WOWSound
	\| SKU=~~3200~~		\| SKU=WOWSOUND BOX
	\| rDate=~~[Unreleased]~~		\| rDate=10/15/2025
	\| MSRP=~~[To be announced]~~		\| MSRP=$179.95
	\| Functions=		\| Functions=
	\| BulbFuncts=		\| BulbFuncts=

BobbyL at 18:59, 13 May 2025

2025-05-13T18:59:29Z

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	\| ProductScale=All Scales		\| ProductScale=All Scales
	\| ProductDimensions=3.94” x 5.91” x 2.28”<br /> 100mm x 150mm x 58mm		\| ProductDimensions=3.94” x 5.91” x 2.28”<br /> 100mm x 150mm x 58mm
	\| image=Push Button Box ~~Lights On (3)~~.png}}		\| image=Push Button Box Front+Top.png}}

	==Overview==		==Overview==

BobbyL: BobbyL moved page Push Button Sound Box to WOWSound Box: Name Change

2025-05-13T18:57:29Z

BobbyL moved page Push Button Sound Box to WOWSound Box: Name Change

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TCSDanM: updated sound counts to reflect new numbers

2024-10-04T21:56:33Z

updated sound counts to reflect new numbers

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	*Mono-channel Line Out for externally-amplified speakers (PC speakers, home stereo system, etc.)		*Mono-channel Line Out for externally-amplified speakers (PC speakers, home stereo system, etc.)
	*Includes TCS' complete library of Steam and Diesel sounds! (See List of Sounds for comprehensive list)		*Includes TCS' complete library of Steam and Diesel sounds! (See List of Sounds for comprehensive list)
	**64 Bells		**66 Bells
	**54 Horns		**55 Horns
	**75 Whistles		**75 Whistles
	**13 Steam Chuffinity™ Chuff Sets		**13 Steam Chuffinity™ Chuff Sets
	**32 Diesel Prime Movers		**33 Diesel Prime Movers
	**And More!		**And More!

TCSDanM: new sounds added to map. added to lists

2024-10-04T21:55:55Z

new sounds added to map. added to lists

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	\|-		\|-
	\|Cass Shay #3		\|Cass Shay #3
			\|-
			\|ALCo PA Bell (Type 1)
			\|-
			\|ALCo PA Bell (Type 2)
	\|}		\|}
	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"		{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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	\|-		\|-
	\|Nathan M3 (Type 3)		\|Nathan M3 (Type 3)
			\|-
			\|Nathan M3H
	\|-		\|-
	\|Nathan M3 Tilt		\|Nathan M3 Tilt
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	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"		{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
	\|+Diesel Prime Movers		\|+Diesel Prime Movers
	\| rowspan="7" \|ALCo		\| rowspan="8" \|ALCo
	\|ALCo 244D 12-Cylinder Turbo		\|ALCo 244D 12-Cylinder Turbo (RS/RSC/RSD)
			\|-
			\|ALCo 244C 12-Cylinder Turbo (FA/FPA-2)
	\|-		\|-
	\|ALCo 251B 12-Cylinder Turbo		\|ALCo 251B 12-Cylinder Turbo

Dan Mycio: specified engine types in bells

2024-10-02T21:03:27Z

specified engine types in bells

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	\|BUDD RDC Bell		\|BUDD RDC Bell
	\|-		\|-
	\|GE E-Bell		\|E-Bell
	\|-		\|-
	\|Fairbanks Morse Trainmaster Bell		\|Fairbanks Morse Trainmaster Bell
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	\|Norfolk & Western GP9 #620		\|Norfolk & Western GP9 #620
	\|-		\|-
	\|Western Pacific #2100		\|Western Pacific F7 #2100
	\|-		\|-
	\|Conrail GP30 #2233		\|Conrail GP30 #2233
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	\|SMS Lines U23B #4212 Bell		\|SMS Lines U23B #4212 Bell
	\|-		\|-
	\|Southern Pacific #1423		\|Southern Pacific NW2 #1423
	\|-		\|-
	\|Southern Pacific #3100		\|Southern Pacific U25B #3100
	\|-		\|-
	\|Southern Pacific #5472		\|Southern Pacific SD9 #5472
	\|-		\|-
	\|Southern Pacific #5623		\|Southern Pacific GP9 #5623
	\|-		\|-
	\|VO-1000 Bell		\|VO-1000 Bell
	\|-		\|-
	\|Western Pacific #713		\|Western Pacific GP7 #713
	\|-		\|-
	\|Western Pacific #918D		\|Western Pacific F7 #918D
	\|-		\|-
	\|C&O Bell (Type 1)		\|C&O Bell (Type 1)
	\|-		\|-
	\|CSRR Museum #491		\|D&RGW (CSRR Museum) K-37 #491
	\|-		\|-
	\|C&T #484 Bell		\|C&T #484 Bell
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	\|PRR H3 #2846 hand-powered bell		\|PRR H3 #2846 hand-powered bell
	\|-		\|-
	\|PRR #7002 hand-powered bell		\|PRR E7 #7002 hand-powered bell
	\|-		\|-
	\|PRR Bell		\|PRR Bell

TCSDanM at 23:56, 19 September 2024

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	\|ALCo 251D 6-Clinder Turbo		\|ALCo 251D 6-Clinder Turbo
	\|-		\|-
	\|ALCo 251C 12-Cylinder Turbo		\|ALCo 251C 12-Cylinder Turbo (Century)
	\|-		\|-
	\|ALCo 539T 6-Cylinder ALCo Turbo (RS1)		\|ALCo 539T 6-Cylinder ALCo Turbo (RS1)
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	\|Cummins 6-Cylinder (80-Tonner)		\|Cummins 6-Cylinder (80-Tonner)
	\|-		\|-
	\|GE FDL-12 (~~U23B~~)		\|GE FDL-16 (U25B)
	\|-		\|-
	\|GE ~~FDL~~-12 (~~Type 2~~)		\|GE 7FDL-12 (U23B)
	\|-		\|-
	\|GE ~~FDL~~-16 (~~U25B~~)		\|GE 7FDL-12 (Type 2)
	\|-		\|-
	\|GE 7FDL-16 (C39-8)		\|GE 7FDL-16 (C39-8)

TCSDanM at 00:41, 11 September 2024

2024-09-11T00:41:28Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The {{PAGENAME}} from Train Control Systems is a standalone product capable of playing sounds from TCS' massive library of bells, horns, whistles, and more! The {{PAGENAME}} can also play TCS' entire library of steam chuffs and diesel engine sounds, simply by connecting your track power.		The {{PAGENAME}} from Train Control Systems is a standalone product capable of playing sounds from TCS' massive library of bells, horns, whistles, and more! The {{PAGENAME}} can also play TCS' entire library of steam chuffs and diesel engine sounds, simply by connecting your track power. This product can seamlessly integrate with your existing DC, AC, or Lionel powered track.

	Equipped with illuminated push buttons and an internal speaker with adjustable volume control, the {{PAGENAME}} can deliver clear and powerful audio to your train room or around the Christmas tree! Also included is a 3.5mm mono line out for externally amplified speakers.		Equipped with illuminated push buttons and an internal speaker with adjustable volume control, the {{PAGENAME}} can deliver clear and powerful audio to your train room or around the Christmas tree! Also included is a 3.5mm mono line out for externally amplified speakers.

	The {{PAGENAME}} is fun for the whole family! Fun and engaging for children of all ages (and children at heart of all ages too)! The lighted buttons are satisfying to press, and are designed to be durable and to last. The massive library of sounds available at the press of a button also ensures that the experience never gets stale. Try a new whistle. A new ~~Bell~~. ~~Have fun with it~~!		The {{PAGENAME}} is fun for the whole family! Fun and engaging for children of all ages (and children at heart of all ages too)! The lighted buttons are satisfying to press, and are designed to be durable and to last. The massive library of sounds available at the press of a button also ensures that the experience never gets stale. Try a new whistle. A new bell. The {{PAGENAME}} has them all. Literally!

	===Features===		===Features===
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	===Basic Setup===		===Basic Setup===
	The {{PAGENAME}} includes a 15V power supply. Simply plugging in the power supply is all that is required to begin using this product. In this mode, the Bell, Horn, Whistle, and Change Sound buttons will operate. Simply pressing the buttons on the top will operate the sound functions. See the section below for Operational Behaviors to learn more about how each button operates. If no audio is heard, ensure that the Volume knob on the rear is turned up.		The {{PAGENAME}} includes a 15V power supply. Simply plugging in the power supply is all that is required to begin using this product. In this mode, the Bell, Horn, Whistle, and Change Sound buttons will operate. Simply pressing the buttons on the top will operate the corresponding sound functions. See the section below for Operational Behaviors to learn more about how each button operates. If no audio is heard, ensure that the Volume knob on the rear is turned up.

	===Setting Up Line Out===		===Setting Up Line Out===
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	===Setting Up Operation With a Power Pack===		===Setting Up Operation With a Power Pack===
	The featureset of the {{PAGENAME}} can be expanded to include ~~Diesel Prime Mover and Steam Chuff~~ sounds ~~when used in conjunction with~~ a DC or AC power ~~supply~~. Out of the box, only bells, horns, and whistles are playable; however, with a connected DC or AC power ~~supply~~, the {{PAGENAME}} can play diesel prime mover or steam chuffs, along with other ~~peripheral~~ sounds ~~such as air compressors and others~~. These sounds will start up once an external power supply is detected, either DC or AC. It is not possible to use DCC to control the {{PAGENAME}}.		The featureset of the {{PAGENAME}} can be expanded to include motive power sounds if the Track Input is connected to a variable DC or AC power pack. Out of the box, only bells, horns, and whistles are playable; however, with a connected DC or AC power pack, the {{PAGENAME}} can play diesel prime mover or steam chuffs, along with other automatic sounds. These sounds will start up once an external power supply is detected, either DC or AC.

			The Track Input does ''not'' replace the DC power supply for the {{PAGENAME}} itself. The included 15V power supply is still required.

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			\|It is not possible to use DCC to control the {{PAGENAME}}.
			\|}

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	To integrate the {{PAGENAME}} into your layout or display, follow these steps:		To integrate the {{PAGENAME}} into your layout or display, follow these steps:

	#Turn off your power pack.		#Turn off your power pack. Unplug the power supply from the {{PAGENAME}}.
	#Connect one wire to each of the track output terminals on the power pack.		#Connect one wire to each of the track output terminals on the power pack.
	#Locate the screw terminal plug on the back of the {{PAGENAME}}. Disconnect if necessary.		#Locate the screw terminal plug on the back of the {{PAGENAME}}. Disconnect if necessary.
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	\|''NOTE: The track input is high-impedance. Without the load from an actual locomotive on the rails to dissipate the energy from the power pack, the throttle response will not be accurate.''		\|''NOTE: The track input is high-impedance. Without the load from an actual locomotive on the rails to dissipate the energy from the power pack, the throttle response will not be accurate.''
	\|}		\|}<br />
			===Calibrating Sound Operation===
	====Calibrating Sound Operation====
	The {{PAGENAME}} can store configurations for '''up to three''' different locomotives. Each of these locomotives can have the throttle/sound response individually calibrated to provide the most realistic operation. In order to use this feature, you must have already followed the steps above to connect to your power pack.		The {{PAGENAME}} can store configurations for '''up to three''' different locomotives. Each of these locomotives can have the throttle/sound response individually calibrated to provide the most realistic operation. In order to use this feature, you must have already followed the steps above to connect to your power pack.

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	\|''NOTE: Avoid removing the power supply while in calibration mode.''		\|''NOTE: Avoid removing the power supply while in calibration mode.''
	\|}		\|}
	† ''If the bell, horn, or whistle sound changes instead, increase and then decrease the speed control on your power pack. The Change Sound button responds to the most recently played sound type - changing the speed should play a chuff or change the prime mover notch.''		† ''If the bell, horn, or whistle sound changes instead, briefly increase and then decrease the speed control on your power pack. The Change Sound button responds to the most recently played sound type - changing the speed should play a chuff or change the prime mover notch.''

	‡ ''The calibration process can be repeated for up to three different locomotives.'' ''The calibration process will save the active prime mover or chuff set, as well as the relevant voltage levels.''		‡ ''The calibration process can be repeated for up to three different locomotives.'' ''The calibration process will save the active prime mover or chuff set, as well as the relevant voltage levels.''
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	\|''NOTE: The reliability and accuracy of the calibration is affected by the stability of the voltage from your power pack. Using a power pack with poor regulation will affect the accuracy of the calibration process.''		\|''NOTE: The reliability and accuracy of the calibration is affected by the stability of the voltage from your power pack. Using a power pack with poor regulation will affect the accuracy of the calibration process.''
	\|}		\|}
	It is a good idea to have saved profiles for the locomotives you run frequently. Once you have saved profiles, you can select the active locomotive by entering ~~calibration mode~~, using the HORN button to select the locomotive number, and then pressing the CHANGE SOUND button to exit. Doing so will load the profile for the selected locomotive number, including the calibration levels and engine sounds.		It is a good idea to have saved profiles for the locomotives you run frequently. Once you have saved profiles, you can select the active locomotive by entering Calibration Mode, using the HORN button to select the locomotive number, and then pressing the CHANGE SOUND button to exit. Doing so will load the profile for the selected locomotive number, including the calibration levels and engine sounds.

	Out of the box, the factory calibration levels are set based on TCS' testing of commonly-available power packs as follows:		Out of the box, the factory calibration levels are set based on TCS' testing of commonly-available power packs as follows:
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	On the top of the{{PAGENAME}} are four buttons. From left to right (looking at the front side with the speaker facing toward you), the buttons are BELL, HORN, WHISTLE, and CHANGE SOUND.		On the top of the{{PAGENAME}} are four buttons. From left to right (looking at the front side with the speaker facing toward you), the buttons are BELL, HORN, WHISTLE, and CHANGE SOUND.

	#Bell Button - Press once to toggle the Bell sound ON. Press again to toggle the ~~bell~~ sound OFF.		#Bell Button - Press once to toggle the Bell sound ON. Press again to toggle the sound OFF.
	#Horn Button - Press and hold to play the Horn sound. Release to stop.		#Horn Button - Press and hold to play the Horn sound. Release to stop.
	#Whistle Button - Press and hold to play the Whistle sound. Release to stop.		#Whistle Button - Press and hold to play the Whistle sound. Release to stop.
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	====Change Sound Operation====		====Change Sound Operation====
	The fourth button on the {{PAGENAME}} is labeled "Change Sound" and does precisely as ~~labeled~~ - the most recently played sound type will be changed to a new sound of the same type if pressed. Therefore, if you would like to change the Bell sound, press the ~~bell~~ button and then the Change Sound ~~Button~~.		The fourth button on the {{PAGENAME}} is labeled "Change Sound" and does precisely as the name implies - the most recently played sound type will be changed to a new sound of the same type if pressed. Therefore, if you would like to change the Bell sound, press the Bell button and then the Change Sound button.

	When changing sounds, a short sample of the new sound will be played. A bell will ring, horn will blow, or whistle will chime each time the button is pressed. The sound that is heard will be the new sound that will be played any time you press the corresponding sound button afterwards.		When changing sounds, a short sample of the new sound will be played. A bell will ring, horn will blow, or whistle will chime each time the button is pressed. The sound that is heard will be the new sound that will be played any time you press the corresponding sound button afterwards.
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	*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Spitter sound will play.		*Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Spitter sound will play.
	*As the speed of the locomotive increases, the notch of the prime mover will increase. The inverse is also true.		*As the speed of the locomotive increases, the notch of the prime mover will increase. The inverse is also true.
	*After a period of inactivity (while stationary/zero voltage), the prime mover will play a shutdown sequence. To restart the prime mover, increase the throttle/voltage.		*After a period of inactivity (while stationary/zero Track In voltage), the prime mover will play a shutdown sequence. To restart the prime mover, increase the throttle/voltage.

	===Steam Operation===		===Steam Operation===

TCSDanM at 22:47, 10 September 2024

2024-09-10T22:47:29Z

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	Equipped with illuminated push buttons and an internal speaker with adjustable volume control, the {{PAGENAME}} can deliver clear and powerful audio to your train room or around the Christmas tree! Also included is a 3.5mm mono line out for externally amplified speakers.		Equipped with illuminated push buttons and an internal speaker with adjustable volume control, the {{PAGENAME}} can deliver clear and powerful audio to your train room or around the Christmas tree! Also included is a 3.5mm mono line out for externally amplified speakers.

			The {{PAGENAME}} is fun for the whole family! Fun and engaging for children of all ages (and children at heart of all ages too)! The lighted buttons are satisfying to press, and are designed to be durable and to last. The massive library of sounds available at the press of a button also ensures that the experience never gets stale. Try a new whistle. A new Bell. Have fun with it!

	===Features===		===Features===

	*Four illuminated ~~tactile~~ push buttons		*Four illuminated, rugged push buttons
	*Integrated 5 Watt speaker		*Integrated 5 Watt speaker
	*Volume control knob		*Volume control knob