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|Decoder Type=WOW101-Diesel
 
|Decoder Type=WOW101-Diesel
 
|Version=4.5
 
|Version=4.5
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|Functions=4
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|Functions=6
 
|Builder=GE Transportation Systems
 
|Builder=GE Transportation Systems
 
|Build Date=September 1963 - December 1965
 
|Build Date=September 1963 - December 1965
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|Power Output=2,500 hp (1,860 kW)
 
|Power Output=2,500 hp (1,860 kW)
 
|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_U25C]
 
|Prototype Link=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GE_U25C]
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|image= U25C.jpg}}
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|image= U25C_PRR.jpg}}
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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*TCS true CD-quality audio (16-bit, 44,100Hz)
 
*TCS true CD-quality audio (16-bit, 44,100Hz)
 
*Authentic and prototypical sounds set by default
 
*Authentic and prototypical sounds set by default
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*Over 50 whistle and over 40 bell options
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*Over 50 horn and over 40 bell options
 
*Keep-Alive® included, which keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
 
*Keep-Alive® included, which keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
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*Directional headlights with "Rule 17" dimming operation enabled by default
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*Directional headlights enabled by default
 
*TCS' industry-leading "quiet drive" Back EMF motor control for superior slow-speed performance and load compensation
 
*TCS' industry-leading "quiet drive" Back EMF motor control for superior slow-speed performance and load compensation
 
*User-loadable speed table options (3-point, 28-point, and 126-point curves)
 
*User-loadable speed table options (3-point, 28-point, and 126-point curves)
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The {{PAGENAME}} is at its heart a WOWDiesel decoder but has had some customization to make it specific to the locomotive. The information below details where CV’s and operation differ from the standard Steam decoder.
 
The {{PAGENAME}} is at its heart a WOWDiesel decoder but has had some customization to make it specific to the locomotive. The information below details where CV’s and operation differ from the standard Steam decoder.
  
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'''DC mode operation'''
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Note: This WOWSound® product includes TCS' Audio Assist® auditory feedback program.</noinclude>
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When operating in DC mode, the locomotive will sit still and silent until a sufficient track voltage is present. Once the minimum voltage (approximately 8 volts) is met, the locomotive will ignite the prime mover and the lights will come on. An additional increase in voltage will cause the locomotive to begin to move. A directional horn blast will sound, and the bell will activate automatically. Increasing the voltage further will shut off the automatic bell. Users may trigger a grade crossing horn quill sound by quickly adjusting the track voltage up and back down quickly. The directional horn blasts, quill, and automatic DC mode bell are enabled by default.
 
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Note: This WOWSound® product includes TCS' Audio Assist® auditory feedback program.
 
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</noinclude>
 
 
<onlyinclude>
 
<onlyinclude>
 
==Button Mappings==
 
==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.
 
The values outlined below in the button mapping, sound list, and CV values are the defaults assigned to this particular decoder from the factory.
  
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For information on how to program your locomotive using the values provided in the charts below, please see our [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_d3fbf8b528984a7a8c59874c9dcdd508.pdf Comprehensive Programming Guide], [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_dfb8199e41ca41e185196092ef121643.pdf WOWDiesel Programming Guide], and/or [[NMRA Standard CV's|List of Standard CV's]].
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For information on how to program your locomotive using the values provided in the charts below, please see our [[NMRA Standard CV's|List of Standard CVs]], and/or [[WOWDiesel Version 4 Indexed CV's|List of Indexed CVs for WOWDiesel Version 4]].
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{| class="wikitable"
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{{:Function Pagination}}
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! colspan="4" |Button Mappings
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|-
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{{Button Mapping Paged
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|Function Button
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|function 0 sound=None
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|Sound Action
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|function 0 light=Headlights
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|Light Action
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|function 0 dual=Yes
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|Dual Enabled
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|function 1 sound=Bell
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|-
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|function 1 light=None
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|0
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|function 1 dual=No
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|''None''
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|function 2 sound=Whistle - Long Blast
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|Lamp 0F / 0R (Directional)
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|function 2 light=None
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|True
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|function 2 dual=No
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|-
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|function 3 sound=Whistle - Short Blast
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|1
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|function 3 light=None
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|Bell
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|function 3 dual=No
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|Cab/Marker Lights
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|function 4 sound=Blow Down
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|False
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|function 4 light=None
 
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|function 4 dual=No
 
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|function 5 sound=Cylinder Cox
 
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|function 5 light=None
 
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|function 5 dual=No
 
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|function 6 sound=Water Fill
 
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|function 6 light=None
 
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|function 6 dual=No
 
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|function 7 sound=None
 
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|function 7 light=Dim Headlights
 
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|function 7 dual=Yes
 
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|function 8 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page <br> 4x Press Audio Assist™
 
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|function 8 light=None
 
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|function 8 dual=Yes
 
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|function 9 sound=None
 
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|function 9 light=None
 
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|function 9 dual=No
 
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|function 10 sound=Blower
 
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|function 10 light=None
 
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|function 10 dual=No
 
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|function 11 sound=Injector
 
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|function 11 light=None
 
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|function 11 dual=No
 
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|function 12 sound=Coupler Crash
 
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|function 12 light=None
 
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|function 12 dual=No
 
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|function 13 sound=Coupler Release
 
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|function 13 light=None
 
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|function 13 dual=No
 
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|function 14 sound=Brake Release
 
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|function 14 light=None
 
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|function 14 dual=No
 
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|function 15 sound=Train Brakes
 
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|function 15 light=None
 
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|function 15 dual=No
 
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|function 16 sound=Momentum
 
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|function 16 light=None
 
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|function 16 dual=No
 
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|function 17 sound=Safety Valve
 
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|function 17 light=None
 
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|function 17 dual=No
 
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|function 18 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page <br> 4x Press Audio Assist™
 
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|function 18 light=None
 
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|function 18 dual=No
 
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|function 19 sound=None
 
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|function 19 light=None
 
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|function 19 dual=No
 
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|function 20 sound=Grade X Quill
 
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|function 20 light=None
 
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|function 20 dual=No
 
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|function 21 sound=Forward Quill
 
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|function 21 light=None
 
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|function 21 dual=No
 
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|function 22 sound=Reverse Quill
 
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|function 22 light=None
 
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|function 22 dual=No
 
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|function 23 sound=Stop Quill
 
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|function 23 light=None
 
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|function 23 dual=No
 
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|function 24 sound=Rotate Bell/Horn
 
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|function 24 light=None
 
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|function 24 dual=No
 
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|function 25 sound=Ash Pan Cleaning
 
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|function 25 light=None
 
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|function 25 dual=No
 
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|function 26 sound=Station Announcements Departing
 
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|function 26 light=None
 
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|function 26 dual=No
 
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|function 27 sound=Station Announcements Arriving
 
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|function 27 light=None
 
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|function 27 dual=No
 
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|function 28 sound=1x Press Mute/Unmute <br> 2x Press rotate light/sound mode or page <br> 4x Press Audio Assist™
 
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|function 28 light=None
 
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|function 28 dual=No
 
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}}
 
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{{Random Mapping
 
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|random sound 1=Air Compressor
 
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|random sound 2=None
 
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|random sound 3=Injectors
 
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|random sound 4=Safety Valve}}
 
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==Sound List==
 
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Please refer to the [[WOWDiesel Version 4.5 Sound List]] for a complete list of sounds included on this decoder.
 
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==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]]. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the {{PAGENAME}} decoder.
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; vertical-align:top !important;"
 
 
|-
 
|-
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! scope="col" |CV
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|2
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! scope="col" |Value
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|Playable Horn
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! scope="col" |Description
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|Marker Lights
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|3
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|Short Horn Blast
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|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 3
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 3]]
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|4
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|6
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|Grade Crossing Quill
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|Acceleration Rate
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|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 4
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|5
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|Dynamic Brakes
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|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 5
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 4]]
 
 
|6
 
|6
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|Deceleration Rate
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|[[Train Brake|Brake Release]]
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|Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 6
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|7
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|[[Train Brake]] (apply)
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 49]]
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|8
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|40
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|1x Press Mute/Unmute
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|F0F light feature
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2x Press to rotate page
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|-
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4x Press enter [[Audio Assist®|Audio Assist]]
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|
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|True
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 50]]
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|9
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|24
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|[[WOWSound Rotate Feature|Rotate]]
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|F0R light feature
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|10
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|Manual Notch Up
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 51]]
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|11
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|33
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|Manual Notch Down
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|F1 light feature
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 61]]
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|12
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|41
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|Prime Mover Ignition
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|Configuration CV #2
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|13
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|Coupling
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 139]]
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|14
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|0
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|Uncoupling
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|Brake Button Remapping (0-6)
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|15
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|Momentum Mode Selection
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 123]]
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|16
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|0
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|[[Crew Alert]] On/Off
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|Rule 17 Dimming Button Remapping (0-6)
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 158]]
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|17
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|4
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|Windshield Wipers On/Off
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|Rule 17 Dimming Button Remapping (7-12)
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|18
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|Air Spit
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|
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|False
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 177]]
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|19-28
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|0
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|''None''
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|BEMF Overall Responsiveness
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|
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|False
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|}
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{| class="wikitable"
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! colspan="3" |Random Sound Mapping
 
|-
 
|-
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|Random Sound
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Number
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|Sound
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Type
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|Specific
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Sound
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 179]]
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|1
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|4
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|Air Compressor
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|BEMF Low-Speed Sensitivity
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|(Automatic With Prime Mover Selection)
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[CV 181]]
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|2
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|6
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|Air Spitter
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|BEMF Critical Speed Step
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|
 
|-
 
|-
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|3
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|''Disabled''
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|None
 
|-
 
|-
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|4
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|''Disabled''
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|None
 
|}
 
|}
  
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==Sound List==
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Please refer to the [[WOWDiesel Version 4.5 Sound List]] for a complete list of sounds included on this decoder.
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==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]].
 
==CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)==
 
==CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)==
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The U25C decoder follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_dfb8199e41ca41e185196092ef121643.pdf WOWDiesel Programming Guide]. Listed below are the TCS Indexed CV's for the U25C decoder:  
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The {{PAGENAME}} decoder follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's [https://www.tcsdcc.com/_files/ugd/559cd7_dfb8199e41ca41e185196092ef121643.pdf WOWDiesel Programming Guide]. Listed below are the TCS Indexed CV's for the U25C decoder:  
  
 
===Sound CV's===
 
===Sound CV's===
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The table below lists all of the Indexed CV's used to configure "sound-related features" of the decoder. To use the information in this table, first program CV 204 with a value of 4, CV 202 with the value shown in the first column, and then use CV 203 and CV 204 to change the configuration.  
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The table below lists all of the Indexed CV's used to configure "sound-related features" of the decoder. To use the information in this table, first program CV 201 with a value of 4, CV 202 with the value shown in the first column, and then use CV 203 and CV 204 to change the configuration.  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
 
|+Sound CV's (CV 201 = 4)
 
|+Sound CV's (CV 201 = 4)
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!8
 
!8
 
|0,7
 
|0,7
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|Whistle Type Selection (New York Central Hudson 5-chime)
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|Horn Type Selection (Southern Pacific #3100)
 
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|-
 
!10
 
!10
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|0,40
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|0,80
 
|Master Volume
 
|Master Volume
 
|-
 
|-
 
!11
 
!11
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|0,4
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|0,17
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|Locomotive Type
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|Prime Mover Selection (GE 7FDL16 (Type 1))
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|-
 
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!14
 
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|3,3
 
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|Dual-Enabled Functions
 
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|-
 
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!19
 
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|128,248
 
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|User Options
 
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(0) Enable CAM
 
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(1)   Enable Layout Sound (Disabled in Gen. 1)
 
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(2)  Enable Mute on startup
 
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(3)*  Allow Articulated Chuff to Slip
 
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(4)*  Enable Rotate whistle/bell Audio feedback
 
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(5)*  Enable Light Mode/Sound Mode Audio feedback
 
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(6)*  Enable Audio auto shutoff timer
 
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(7)*  Use momentary button 2 as toggle while in Audio Assist
 
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(8)  Enable Articulated Chuff
 
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(9)  [not used]
 
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(10)  Reverse Directional Whistles
 
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(11)* Enable Power Braking
 
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(12)* Enable Momentum Mode Audio Feedback
 
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(13)* Enable Johnson Bar Audio Feedback
 
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(14)  Enable Function Pagination||NOTE: Set to Enabled by default for Bachmann OEM decoders
 
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(15) [reserved]
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
!23
 
!23
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|0,7
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|0,15
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|Minimum Chuff Volume
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|Bell Type Selection (Southern Pacific U25B #3100)
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|-
 
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!24
 
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|0,19
 
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|Bell Type Selection (New York Central Hudson Bell)
 
 
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|}
 
|}
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 5 May 2025

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

U25C
U25C PRR.jpg
Model Information
ManufacturerKorea Brass
ScaleHO-Scale
Power TypeDCC Dual Mode w/Sound
Release Date2025
Retail Price$249.95
Decoder Information
Decoder Type(?)WOW101-Diesel
Version(?)4.5
Lighting Functions6
Prototype Information
BuilderGE Transportation Systems
Build DateSeptember 1963 - December 1965
Motive PowerDiesel
Cylinder Cfg16
Power Output2,500 hp (1,860 kW)
More Info[1]

Overview

TCS Locomotive Works DCC sound-equipped U25C includes a TCS WOWSound® decoder with factory-preset prototypical sound configuration. This model also includes Keep-Alive® for uninterrupted operation, even over dirty track. The WOWSound® Diesel locomotive sound package includes sounds for horn, bell, prime mover, air compressor, cooling fan, coupler close/release, brakes, and many more! (See below)

Specific Features

Features include:

  • DCC sound-equipped for sound, speed, direction, and lighting control
  • Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder operates sound, motor, and lights on DCC or DC power.
  • TCS true CD-quality audio (16-bit, 44,100Hz)
  • Authentic and prototypical sounds set by default
  • Over 50 horn and over 40 bell options
  • Keep-Alive® included, which keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
  • Directional headlights enabled by default
  • TCS' industry-leading "quiet drive" Back EMF motor control for superior slow-speed performance and load compensation
  • User-loadable speed table options (3-point, 28-point, and 126-point curves)
  • Two select-able Throttle Modes
  • Two configurable Momentum Modes
  • Die-cast frame

Additional Features

The U25C is at its heart a WOWDiesel decoder but has had some customization to make it specific to the locomotive. The information below details where CV’s and operation differ from the standard Steam decoder.

Note: This WOWSound® product includes TCS' Audio Assist® auditory feedback program.

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, and/or List of Indexed CVs for WOWDiesel Version 4.

Button Mappings
Function Button Sound Action Light Action Dual Enabled
0 None Lamp 0F / 0R (Directional) True
1 Bell Cab/Marker Lights False
2 Playable Horn Marker Lights False
3 Short Horn Blast Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 3 False
4 Grade Crossing Quill Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 4 False
5 Dynamic Brakes Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 5 False
6 Brake Release Constant Bright - Both Directions - Lamp 6 False
7 Train Brake (apply) False
8 1x Press Mute/Unmute

2x Press to rotate page

4x Press enter Audio Assist

True
9 Rotate False
10 Manual Notch Up False
11 Manual Notch Down False
12 Prime Mover Ignition False
13 Coupling False
14 Uncoupling False
15 Momentum Mode Selection False
16 Crew Alert On/Off False
17 Windshield Wipers On/Off False
18 Air Spit False
19-28 None False
Random Sound Mapping
Random Sound

Number

Sound

Type

Specific

Sound

1 Air Compressor (Automatic With Prime Mover Selection)
2 Air Spitter
3 Disabled None
4 Disabled None

Sound List

Please refer to the WOWDiesel Version 4.5 Sound List for a complete list of sounds included on this decoder.

CV Addendum (Standard CV's)

The U25C follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in in TCS' Comprehensive Programming Guide and List of Standard CV's.

CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)

The U25C decoder follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS's WOWDiesel Programming Guide. Listed below are the TCS Indexed CV's for the U25C decoder:

Sound CV's

The table below lists all of the Indexed CV's used to configure "sound-related features" of the decoder. To use the information in this table, first program CV 201 with a value of 4, CV 202 with the value shown in the first column, and then use CV 203 and CV 204 to change the configuration.

Sound CV's (CV 201 = 4)
Indexed CV

(CV202)

Indexed CV Value (CV203,CV204) Description
8 0,7 Horn Type Selection (Southern Pacific #3100)
10 0,80 Master Volume
11 0,17 Prime Mover Selection (GE 7FDL16 (Type 1))
23 0,15 Bell Type Selection (Southern Pacific U25B #3100)
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