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Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.
 
Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.
 
{{Infobox locomotive
 
{{Infobox locomotive
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|name=TCV - Track Cleaning Vehicle
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|name=Track Cleaning Vehicle
 
|Manufacturer=Korea Brass
 
|Manufacturer=Korea Brass
 
|Scale=HO-Scale
 
|Scale=HO-Scale
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|Decoder Type=Custom DCC Decoder
 
|Decoder Type=Custom DCC Decoder
 
|Functions=4
 
|Functions=4
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|Builder= n/a
 
|image=TCV.jpg}}
 
|image=TCV.jpg}}
  
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*Flashing LED beacon light on roof
 
*Flashing LED beacon light on roof
 
*Powerful function-operated vacuum cleaner
 
*Powerful function-operated vacuum cleaner
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*Magnets...
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*Two Magnets to get rid of metallic debris from your track
 
*Replaceable abrasive pads (can be purchased separately on our website)
 
*Replaceable abrasive pads (can be purchased separately on our website)
 
*Replaceable traction tires (can be purchased separately on our website)
 
*Replaceable traction tires (can be purchased separately on our website)
 
*Keep-Alive® included to keep your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
 
*Keep-Alive® included to keep your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
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==Filter Information==
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We used Melitta Bamboo #4 Coffee Filters in order to make these.  They are 2.2" wide and 2" tall.  There is a 1.2" gap in between the holes.  In order to make it easier, cut this out with a piece of paper so you have a template to go off of whenever you need to cut more.
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==TCV Underside Diagram==
 
==TCV Underside Diagram==
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==CV Addendum (Standard CV's)==
 
==CV Addendum (Standard CV's)==
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The {{PAGENAME}} follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in in TCS' [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_d3fbf8b528984a7a8c59874c9dcdd508.pdf Comprehensive Programming Guide] and [[NMRA Standard CV's|List of Standard CV's]].
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The {{PAGENAME}} follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in in TCS' [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_d3fbf8b528984a7a8c59874c9dcdd508.pdf Comprehensive Programming Guide] and [[NMRA Standard CV's|List of Standard CV's]]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the track cleaning vehicle.
  
 
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! scope="col" |CV Value
 
! scope="col" |CV Value
 
! scope="col" |Description
 
! scope="col" |Description
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! scope="row" |CV3
 
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|6
 
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|Acceleration
 
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! scope="row" |CV4
 
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|6
 
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|Deceleration
 
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! scope="row" |CV13
 
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|247
 
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|DC Mode lights
 
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! scope="row" |CV29
 
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|6
 
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|Configuration CV
 
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! scope="row" |CV35
 
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|16
 
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|Light output 1 mapped to F3
 
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! scope="row" |CV36
 
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|16
 
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|Light output 2 mapped to F3
 
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! scope="row" |CV39
 
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|Light output 3 (brown wire) mapped off of F3
 
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! scope="row" |CV40
 
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|64
 
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|Light output 4 (pink wire) mapped to F5
 
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! scope="row" |CV49
 
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|8
 
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|Front headlight uses Rule 17
 
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! scope="row" |CV50
 
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|24
 
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|Rear headlight uses Rule 17
 
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! scope="row" |CV51
 
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|10
 
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|Light output 1 is a Ditch light
 
 
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! scope="row" |CV52
 
! scope="row" |CV52
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|11
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|37
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|Light output 2 is a Ditch light
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|Sets LED Beacon to Double Pulse Strobe 1 on Forward/Reverse
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! scope="row" |CV54
 
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|0
 
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|Light output 4 (pink wire) is constant bright light (forward only) - High Beam
 
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! scope="row" |CV61
 
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|41
 
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|Configuration CV
 
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! scope="row" |CV63
 
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|10
 
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|Ditch light blink holdover time
 
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! scope="row" |CV117
 
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|221
 
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|Ditch light blink rate
 
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! scope="row" |CV123
 
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|0
 
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|Removes Rule17 Dimming Mapping from Buttons 0-6
 
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! scope="row" |CV124
 
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|76
 
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|Ditch lights blink (F0-F6) on buttons 1, and 2
 
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! scope="row" |CV158
 
! scope="row" |CV158
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|Enables Rule17 dimming on F7
 
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! scope="row" |CV159
 
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|32
 
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|Ditch lights blink (F7-12) on button 10
 
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! scope="row" |CV182
 
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|134
 
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|Disabled motor delay (motor changes speed right after throttle is changed, no delay), activate automatic control of the high beam.
 
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! scope="row" |CV189
 
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|Dynamic brake min speed set to 0
 
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! scope="row" |CV190
 
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|10
 
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|Rate of deceleration from Dynamic Brakes
 
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! scope="row" |CV191
 
 
|10
 
|10
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|Dynamic Brake speed decrease (in speed steps) per press of the dynamic brake button
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|Remapped Rule17 Dimming
 
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!CV248
 
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|7
 
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|Sound Set Revision Identifier. First Run = 7
 
 
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Latest revision as of 18:37, 12 May 2025

Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.

Track Cleaning Vehicle
TCV.jpg
Model Information
ManufacturerKorea Brass
ScaleHO-Scale
Power TypeDCC
Release Date2025
Retail Price$289.95
Decoder Information
Decoder Type(?)Custom DCC Decoder
Lighting Functions4
Prototype Information
Buildern/a

Overview

TCS Locomotive Works DCC Track Cleaning Vehicle includes a TCS DCC decoder with factory-preset prototypical decoder configuration. This model also includes Keep-Alive® for uninterrupted operation over dirty track.

Specific Features

Features include:

  • NMRA-compliant decoder operates motor and lights on DCC or DC power.
  • Die-cast metal frame and roof
  • Flashing LED beacon light on roof
  • Powerful function-operated vacuum cleaner
  • Two Magnets to get rid of metallic debris from your track
  • Replaceable abrasive pads (can be purchased separately on our website)
  • Replaceable traction tires (can be purchased separately on our website)
  • Keep-Alive® included to keep your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact

Filter Information

We used Melitta Bamboo #4 Coffee Filters in order to make these. They are 2.2" wide and 2" tall. There is a 1.2" gap in between the holes. In order to make it easier, cut this out with a piece of paper so you have a template to go off of whenever you need to cut more.

TCV Filters.png







TCV Underside Diagram

TCV Underside Diagram.png

Button Mappings

The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.

For information on how to program your locomotive using the values provided in the charts below, please see our List of Standard CVs.

Button Mappings
Function Button Action
0 None
1 Vacuum Cleaner
2 LED Beacon

CV Addendum (Standard CV's)

The Track Cleaning Vehicle follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in in TCS' Comprehensive Programming Guide and List of Standard CV's. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the track cleaning vehicle.

CV Number CV Value Description
CV52 37 Sets LED Beacon to Double Pulse Strobe 1 on Forward/Reverse
CV158 10 Remapped Rule17 Dimming
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