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In an industry first, the Tri-mode Mogul locomotive from PIKO brings premium sound and three modes of operation to your large scale layout! | In an industry first, the Tri-mode Mogul locomotive from PIKO brings premium sound and three modes of operation to your large scale layout! | ||
==Specific Features== | ==Specific Features== | ||
Features include: | Features include: | ||
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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 | *Authentic and prototypical sounds | ||
* | *13 chuff sets, 79 whistles and 66 bells; easily selectable with [[Diesel Version 5:Audio Assist®|Audio Assist®]] | ||
*On-board [[Support - Keep Alive®|Keep-Alive®]] device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact | *On-board [[Support - Keep Alive®|Keep-Alive®]] device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact | ||
*Directional headlights enabled by default | *Directional headlights enabled by default | ||
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==== Audio Assist® ==== | ==== Audio Assist® ==== | ||
PAGENAME features TCS Audio Assist® for quick and easy programming without CVs. Audio Assist can be used to customize the programming of your decoder, including changing sound volumes, remapping sounds, adding lighting effects, and so much more! Please see the [[Diesel Version 5:Audio Assist®|Audio Assist®]] page for more information. | {{PAGENAME}} features TCS Audio Assist® for quick and easy programming without CVs. Audio Assist can be used to customize the programming of your decoder, including changing sound volumes, remapping sounds, adding lighting effects, and so much more! Please see the [[Diesel Version 5:Audio Assist®|Audio Assist®]] page for more information. | ||
==== Rotate ==== | ==== Rotate ==== | ||
TCS' rotate feature makes it possible to change the currently selected whistle, bell, or chuff sounds with a single button. The rotate feature is available on F5 of {{PAGENAME}}. Please see [[WOWSound Rotate Feature]] for more information. | TCS' rotate feature makes it possible to change the currently selected whistle, bell, or chuff sounds with a single button. The rotate feature is available on F5 of {{PAGENAME}}. Sound choices made on DCC also remain in effect on DC or Battery R/C operation. Please see [[WOWSound Rotate Feature]] for more information. | ||
==== Momentum Function ==== | ==== Momentum Function ==== | ||
The momentum function is a quick and easy way to change the momentum of the decoder. There are two modes present, which are toggled with every press of the momentum function (F9 on PAGENAME) "Switching Momentum" and "Mainline momentum." When the Momentum button is pressed the decoder will announce what momentum mode it is in. Please see [[Diesel Version 5:Momentum Function]] for more information on the momentum feature. | The momentum function is a quick and easy way to change the momentum of the decoder. There are two modes present, which are toggled with every press of the momentum function (F9 on {{PAGENAME}}) "Switching Momentum" and "Mainline momentum." When the Momentum button is pressed the decoder will announce what momentum mode it is in. Please see [[Diesel Version 5:Momentum Function]] for more information on the momentum feature. | ||
=== R/C operation === | === R/C operation === | ||
For easy battery R/C operation, insert (10) AA rechargeable cells (not included) into the battery clip under the fuel load in the tender. Ensure that the switch below the battery clip is set to "battery." When operating in R/C mode, idling sounds and lights will come on as soon as the switch is set to "battery." Pressing the "up" or "down" arrows on the included PIKO pocket remote will cause the locomotive to move in the requested direction. Further presses, or holding the button will cause a more rapid speed change. The "I" button will toggle the bell on or off. The "II" button activates the playable whistle. Pressing both directional arrows at once will activate the emergency stop. For best performance, we suggesting using a 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack, which is available from various | For easy battery R/C operation, insert (10) AA rechargeable cells (not included) into the battery clip under the fuel load in the tender. Ensure that the switch below the battery clip is set to "battery." When operating in R/C mode, idling sounds and lights will come on as soon as the switch is set to "battery." Pressing the "up" or "down" arrows on the included PIKO pocket remote will cause the locomotive to move in the requested direction. Further presses, or holding the button will cause a more rapid speed change. The "I" button will toggle the bell on or off. The "II" button activates the playable whistle. Pressing both directional arrows at once will activate the emergency stop. For best performance, we suggesting using a 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack, which is available from various large scale retailers pre-wired with a compatible "JST" style connector. | ||
==== Pushbutton Volume Stepper ==== | ==== Pushbutton Volume Stepper ==== | ||
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==== Smoke ==== | ==== Smoke ==== | ||
Prior to turning on the smoke feature of your {{PAGENAME}}, the smoke unit must be filled with compatible smoke fluid (such as PIKO #36210, available separately). Running the smoke unit without smoke fluid may cause damage to the locomotive. Smoke is controlled by a slide switch located beneath the water fill hatch at the rear of the tender. Smoke will come on automatically in DC and R/C modes when the slide switch is in the "on" position. In DCC mode, smoke may be controlled with F6 only when the slide switch is in the "on" position. | Prior to turning on the smoke feature of your {{PAGENAME}}, the smoke unit must be filled with compatible smoke fluid (such as PIKO #36210, available separately). Running the smoke unit without smoke fluid may cause damage to the locomotive. Smoke is controlled by a slide switch located beneath the water fill hatch at the rear of the tender. Smoke will come on automatically in DC and R/C modes when the slide switch is in the "on" position. In DCC mode, smoke may be controlled with F6 only when the slide switch is in the "on" position.</noinclude> | ||
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==Demonstration== | ==Demonstration== | ||
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfdwiLbYHo8</embedvideo> | <embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfdwiLbYHo8</embedvideo> | ||
== Troubleshooting == | |||
If you are experiencing issues with your {{PAGENAME}}, the following troubleshooting tips may help. If not, PIKO technical support can be contacted with the information below. | |||
===== If the locomotive is unresponsive and the headlight is off: ===== | |||
*Make sure the "mode selection" switch under the fuel load in the tender is flipped to the expected power source. | |||
*If you are running on battery power, make sure that the 'AA' batteries are fully charged. | |||
*Also make sure that the battery clip is plugged into the JST connector in the tender. | |||
===== If the radio control is acting erratic or the playable whistle is no longer playable: ===== | |||
*Replace the CR2025 battery in the pocket remote. | |||
*The CR2025 battery in the pocket remote is low if the the red light blinks instead of staying on solid when a button is held. | |||
*Make sure the 'AA' batteries are fully charged. 2800mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries give superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries. An 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack will give even better performance than the 'AA" rechargeables. | |||
*Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the PIKO R/C receiver board is set to position two (2). | |||
===== Head light is on but the locomotive does not make sound: ===== | |||
*After about 15 minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will mute itself. Any R/C or DCC input will wake the locomotive. | |||
*Make sure the decoder is "unmuted" using the volume stepper button underneath the tender water fill hatch or F8 on your DCC controller. | |||
==Decoder Service and Repair== | ==Decoder Service and Repair== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:57, 25 September 2026
Information on this wiki page provides particular details about this model not found in our basic guide.
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Overview
PIKO’s new Tri-mode sound and smoke equipped Mogul locomotive features a TCS WOWSound® decoder with factory-preset configuration compatible with operation on DC, DCC, or Battery R/C. The WOWSound® steam locomotive sound package uses authentic sound files recorded from the prototype for sounds such as whistle, bell, chuffs, air compressor, dynamo generator, blower, coupler close/release, brake release, brake application, and many more! Factory battery R/C operation uses (10) AA rechargeable cells and provides pre-programmed buttons to control speed, direction, horn, and bell with the PIKO Pocket Remote.
In an industry first, the Tri-mode Mogul locomotive from PIKO brings premium sound and three modes of operation to your large scale layout!
Specific Features
Features include:
- Tri-mode decoder operates sound, motor, and lights on DC, DCC, or Battery R/C power
- Simple R/C Pocket Remote with pre-programmed buttons to control speed, direction, horn, and bell
- Can be completely powered by 10 'AA' batteries (batteries not included)
- TCS true CD-quality audio (16-bit, 44,100Hz)
- Authentic and prototypical sounds
- 13 chuff sets, 79 whistles and 66 bells; easily selectable with Audio Assist®
- On-board Keep-Alive® device that keeps your engine running during power interruptions due to dirty track or loss of electrical contact
- Directional headlights enabled by default
- TCS' industry-leading 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 configurable Momentum Modes
- TCS' exclusive Audio Assist® auditory feedback program.
- Powerful 5-pole precision can-type ball-bearing motor
- Simple pushbutton volume control
- Up to 80' R/C range (30 meters)
- Pocket remote includes a CR2025 battery
DC mode operation
For DC mode operation, ensure that the switch under the fuel load in the tender is set to "track." When operating in DC mode, the locomotive will sit still and silent until a sufficient track voltage is present. Once the minimum voltage (approximately 12 volts) is met, the idling sounds and the lights will come on. Further increasing the voltage will cause the locomotive to begin to move. Please note that the PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G is wired opposite of NMRA standard polarity for compatibility with legacy large scale models. If you would like to change the behavior of your locomotive on DC power, please read more in our section on DC Mode Operation and Configuration for WOWSound Version 5.
Automatic Sounds
Once the locomotive starts moving, a directional whistle blast will sound and the bell will activate automatically. Increasing the voltage further will shut off the automatic bell. The directional horn blasts and automatic DC mode bell are enabled by default.
Reed Switch Sensor
The PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G includes a sensor (reed switch assembly) to trigger bell and grade crossing quill sounds when the loco passes over track magnets (such as PIKO #35268, available separately). Rotating the track magnet 180 degrees will either trigger the bell for about 8 seconds or a short grade crossing whistle signal.
DCC operation
DCC operation requires the switch under the fuel load in the tender to be set to "track." As soon as the locomotive is placed on the track, the idling sounds will come on immediately and the locomotive will respond to DCC commands addressed to the factory-default address three (3). Please see the table below for the default button mappings.
Audio Assist®
PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G features TCS Audio Assist® for quick and easy programming without CVs. Audio Assist can be used to customize the programming of your decoder, including changing sound volumes, remapping sounds, adding lighting effects, and so much more! Please see the Audio Assist® page for more information.
Rotate
TCS' rotate feature makes it possible to change the currently selected whistle, bell, or chuff sounds with a single button. The rotate feature is available on F5 of PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G. Sound choices made on DCC also remain in effect on DC or Battery R/C operation. Please see WOWSound Rotate Feature for more information.
Momentum Function
The momentum function is a quick and easy way to change the momentum of the decoder. There are two modes present, which are toggled with every press of the momentum function (F9 on PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G) "Switching Momentum" and "Mainline momentum." When the Momentum button is pressed the decoder will announce what momentum mode it is in. Please see Diesel Version 5:Momentum Function for more information on the momentum feature.
R/C operation
For easy battery R/C operation, insert (10) AA rechargeable cells (not included) into the battery clip under the fuel load in the tender. Ensure that the switch below the battery clip is set to "battery." When operating in R/C mode, idling sounds and lights will come on as soon as the switch is set to "battery." Pressing the "up" or "down" arrows on the included PIKO pocket remote will cause the locomotive to move in the requested direction. Further presses, or holding the button will cause a more rapid speed change. The "I" button will toggle the bell on or off. The "II" button activates the playable whistle. Pressing both directional arrows at once will activate the emergency stop. For best performance, we suggesting using a 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack, which is available from various large scale retailers pre-wired with a compatible "JST" style connector.
Pushbutton Volume Stepper
Volume is adjustable in R/C mode with a simple pushbutton "stepper" volume control located beneath the water fill hatch at the rear of the tender. Each press of this button increases the volume by 25 percent. Once the volume reaches 100 percent, the next press will mute the decoder before cycling back to 25 percent volume.
Smoke
Prior to turning on the smoke feature of your PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G, the smoke unit must be filled with compatible smoke fluid (such as PIKO #36210, available separately). Running the smoke unit without smoke fluid may cause damage to the locomotive. Smoke is controlled by a slide switch located beneath the water fill hatch at the rear of the tender. Smoke will come on automatically in DC and R/C modes when the slide switch is in the "on" position. In DCC mode, smoke may be controlled with F6 only when the slide switch is in the "on" position.
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 Diesel Version 5 Standard CV's, and/or List of Diesel Version 5 Indexed CV's.
| Button Mappings | ||||
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| Function Button | Sound Action | Light Action | Dual Enabled | Button |
| 0 | Generator | Headlights (F0F & F0R) | Yes | Button 0 |
| 1 | Bell | None | Yes | Button 1 |
| 2 | Whistle - Playable | None | Yes | Button 2 |
| 3 | Whistle - Short | None | Yes | Button 3 |
| 4 | Cylinder Cocks | None | Yes | Button 4 |
| 5 | Rotate Whistle/Bell/Chuff | None | Yes | Button 5 |
| 6 | None | Smoke (F2) | Yes | Button 6 |
| 7 | None | Dim Headlights | Yes | Button 7 |
| 8 | 1x Press Mute/Unmute 4x Press Audio Assist™ |
None | Yes | Button 8 |
| 9 | Momentum | None | Yes | Button 9 |
| 10 | Train Brake | None | Yes | Button 10 |
| 11 | Brake Release | None | Yes | Button 11 |
| 12 | Air Pump | None | Yes | Button 12 |
| 13 | Injector | None | Yes | Button 13 |
| 14 | Blower | None | Yes | Button 14 |
| 15 | Enable/Disable Random Shoveling | None | Yes | Button 15 |
| 16 | Blow Down | None | Yes | Button 16 |
| 17 | Ash Dump | None | Yes | Button 17 |
| 18 | Water Fill | None | Yes | Button 18 |
| 19 | Johnson Bar Up | None | Yes | Button 19 |
| 20 | Johnson Bar Down | None | Yes | Button 20 |
| 21 | None | None | Yes | Button 21 |
| 22 | None | None | Yes | Button 22 |
| 23 | None | None | Yes | Button 23 |
| 24 | None | None | Yes | Button 24 |
| 25 | None | None | Yes | Button 25 |
| 26 | None | None | Yes | Button 26 |
| 27 | None | None | Yes | Button 27 |
| 28 | None | None | Yes | Button 28 |
| Random Sound Mapping | |
|---|---|
| Random Sound Generator | Sound Played |
| 1 | Air Pump |
| 2 | Shoveling |
| 3 | Injector |
| 4 | Safety Valve |
| Auxiliary Input Mapping | ||
|---|---|---|
| Input | Sound Played | Input |
| 1 | Bell | R/C I |
| 2 | Whistle - Playable | R/C II |
| 3 | Whistle - Short | Volume Button |
| 4 | Bell | Reed I |
| 5 | Whistle - Quill | Reed II |
Sound list
| Sound Type | Sound Number | High Byte | Low Byte | Sounds Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor | 0 | 0 | 0 | Jeddo #85 Air Pump |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | N&W #611 Air Pump | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | Cass #6 Air Pump | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | C&T #484 Air Pump (Type 1) | |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | C&T #484 Air Pump (Type 2) | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | LVC #126 Air Pump | |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | NKP #765 Air Pump | |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | N&W #475 Air Pump | |
| 8 | 0 | 8 | CN #89 Air Pump | |
| 9 | 0 | 9 | Cab-Forward Air Pump | |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | ET&WNC #12 Air Pump | |
| 11 | 0 | 11 | PRR #634 Air Pump (Type 1) | |
| 12 | 0 | 12 | PRR #634 Air Pump (Type 2) | |
| Ash Dump | 13 | 0 | 13 | Ash Dump |
| Bell * | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
| Blow Down | 80 | 0 | 80 | Blow Down (Type 1) |
| 81 | 0 | 81 | Blow Down (Type 2) | |
| 82 | 0 | 82 | Blow Down (Type 3) | |
| Blower | 83 | 0 | 83 | Blower (Type 1) |
| 84 | 0 | 84 | Blower (Type 2) | |
| Brake Release | 85 | 0 | 85 | Brake Release (Type 1) |
| 86 | 0 | 86 | Brake Release (Type 2) | |
| Brake Squeal ** | 87 | 0 | 87 | Randomly Selected |
| Chuff * | 117 | 0 | 117 | |
| Coupler Clank | 9477 | 37 | 5 | Coupler Clank Closed |
| 9478 | 37 | 6 | Coupler Clank Open | |
| Cylinder Cocks | 9479 | 37 | 7 | Cylinder Cox (Type 1) |
| 9480 | 37 | 8 | Cylinder Cox (Type 2) | |
| Power Reverse | 9509 | 37 | 37 | Power Reverse |
| Generator | 9510 | 37 | 38 | Dynamo (Type 1) |
| 9511 | 37 | 39 | Dynamo (Type 2) | |
| 9512 | 37 | 40 | Dynamo (Type 3) | |
| Idling Sound * | 9513 | 37 | 41 | |
| Injector | 9517 | 37 | 45 | N&W #611 Injector |
| 9518 | 37 | 46 | C&T #484 Injector | |
| 9519 | 37 | 47 | NKP #765 Injector | |
| 9520 | 37 | 48 | CN #89 Injector | |
| 9521 | 37 | 49 | ET&WNC #12 Injector | |
| 9522 | 37 | 50 | PRR #634 Injector | |
| Johnson Bar | 9523 | 37 | 51 | Johnson Bar Down |
| 9524 | 37 | 52 | Johnson Bar Up | |
| Momentum | 9525 | 37 | 53 | Momentum Mode |
| Mute | 9527 | 37 | 55 | Mute All Sounds |
| Rod Clank ** | 9529 | 37 | 57 | C&T #488 Rod Clank |
| 9530 | 37 | 58 | N&W #475 Rod Clank | |
| 9531 | 37 | 59 | ET&WNC #12 Rod Clank | |
| 9532 | 37 | 60 | Shay Gear Clank (Type 1) | |
| 9533 | 37 | 61 | Shay Gear Clank (Type 2) | |
| Rotate | 9644 | 37 | 172 | Rotate Feature |
| Safety Valve | 9737 | 38 | 6 | Safety Valve (Type 1) |
| 9738 | 38 | 7 | Safety Valve (Type 2) | |
| 9739 | 38 | 8 | Safety Valve (Type 3) | |
| 9740 | 38 | 9 | Safety Valve (Type 4) | |
| Shoveling | 9741 | 38 | 10 | Coal Shoveling |
| 9742 | 38 | 11 | Air Powered Door | |
| Snifter Valves | 9743 | 38 | 12 | Snifter Valve |
| Water Fill | 9745 | 38 | 14 | Water Fill |
| Whistle - Forward * | 9746 | 38 | 15 | |
| Whistle - Playable * | 9825 | 38 | 97 | |
| Whistle - Grade Crossing Quill * | 9904 | 38 | 176 | |
| Whistle - Reverse * | 10141 | 39 | 157 | |
| Whistle - Short * | 10220 | 39 | 236 | |
| Whistle - Stop * | 10299 | 40 | 59 |
* For Chuff Set, Bell, Whistle, and Idling sound custom reprogramming use the sound numbers below in the corresponding CV from the table header
** These sounds are randomly selected.
Chuff Set Selection
In this project, the chuff set can be easily selected on the fly by using the Rotate Feature.
| CV 118 Value | Active Chuff Set |
|---|---|
| 0 (default) | Chuffinity Chuffset 1 | 0-4-0ST Vulcan Iron Works |
| 1 | Chuffinity Chuffset 2 | K-36 Narrow-Gauge (Type 1) |
| 2 | Chuffinity Chuffset 3 | K-36 Narrow-Gauge (Type 2) |
| 3 | Chuffinity Chuffset 4 | 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler" |
| 4 | Chuffinity Chuffset 5 | 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific" |
| 5 | Chuffinity Chuffset 6 | 2-8-4 Lima Locomotive Works "Berkshire" |
| 6 | Chuffinity Chuffset 7 | 0-4-0ST Narrow-gauge |
| 7 | Chuffinity Chuffset 8 | 4-6-0 Rogers Locomotive & Machine Works "Sierra" |
| 8 | Chuffinity Chuffset 9 | 2-8-0 Baldwin "Consolidation" |
| 9 | Chuffinity Chuffset 10 | 0-4-0T Vulcan Iron Works (Type 1) |
| 10 | Chuffinity Chuffset 11 | 3-cylinder Shay |
| 11 | Chuffinity Chuffset 12 | 2-8-0 ALCo "Consolidation" |
| 12 | Chuffinity Chuffset 13 | 0-6-0ST Vulcan Iron Works |
Bell
Modify this CV to change the active bell sound. The bell can be easily selected on the fly by using the Rotate Feature.
| CV 122 Value | Active Bell |
|---|---|
| 0 | Black River & Western #60 |
| 1 | Cass Shay #3 |
| 2 | C&O Bell |
| 3 | CSRR Museum #491 |
| 4 | C&T #484 Bell |
| 5 | Heisler-Class hand-powered Bell |
| 6 | Replica John Bull hand-powered bell |
| 7 | Leetonia RR Shay #1 |
| 8 | Lehigh Coal & Navigation #1 |
| 9 | Lehigh Valley Bell (Type 1) |
| 10 | Lehigh Valley Bell (Type 2) |
| 11 | N&W #611 |
| 12 | Strasburg RR #89 |
| 13 | Philladelphia & Reading Camelback #592 |
| 14 | PRR H3 #1187 hand-powered bell |
| 15 | PRR H6 #2846 hand-powered bell |
| 16 | PRR #7002 hand-powered bell |
| 17 | PRR Bell |
| 18 | PRR D16 #1223 hand-powered bell |
| 19 | Reading Railroad Bell (Type 1) |
| 20 | Reading Railroad Bell (Type 2) |
| 21 | Reading Railroad Bell (Type 3) |
| 22 | Reading Railroad Bell (Type 4) |
| 23 | Richland, Fredricksburg & Potomac Bell |
| 24 | EMD SW900 (Type 1) |
| 25 | Strasburg #475 air-powered Bell |
| 26 | Strasburg #475 hand-powered Bell |
| 27 (default) | Strasburg #90 hand-powered Bell |
| 28 | Strasburg #90 hand-powered bell (Alternate) |
| 29 | Tweetsie RR Bell 1 |
| 30 | Unknown Bell 1 |
| 31 | Unknown Bell 2 |
| 32 | Virginia & Truckee "Tahoe" hand-powered bell |
| 33 | Williams Grove RR Bell |
| 34 | Alco S4 (Type 1) |
| 35 | EMD SW |
| 36 | Budd RDC |
| 37 | Siemens E-Bell |
| 38 | Fairbanks Morse |
| 39 | Galloping Goose #3 |
| 40 | GE 45-Ton |
| 41 | GE 80-Ton |
| 42 | EMD GP9 |
| 43 | EMD GP20 |
| 44 | EMD GP30 |
| 45 | Niles Canyon Mongo Speeder |
| 46 | PRR GG1 |
| 47 | EMD SW8 |
| 48 | EMD SW900 (Type 2) |
| 49 | GE U23B (Type 1) |
| 50 | Alco RSD1 |
| 51 | Alco RSD12 |
| 52 | Alco S4 (Type 2) |
| 53 | Plymouth JLA |
| 54 | Baldwin AS616 |
| 55 | EMD GP38-3 |
| 56 | GE U23B (Type 2) |
| 57 | EMD NW2 |
| 58 | GE U25B |
| 59 | EMD SD9 |
| 60 | EMD GP9 |
| 61 | Baldwin VO1000 |
| 62 | EMD GP7 |
| 63 | EMD F7A |
| 64 | Alco PA (Type 1) |
| 65 | Alco PA (Type 2) |
Idling Sounds
| CV 117 Value | Active Idling Sound |
|---|---|
| 1 | Idling Sound (Type 1) |
| 2 | Idling Sound (Type 2) |
| 3 | Idling Sound (Type 3) |
| 4 | Idling Sound (Type 4) |
Whistles
Modify this CV to change all whistle sound types (Short, Long, Quills) simultaneously. The whistle set can be easily selected on the fly by using the Rotate Feature.
| CV 119 Value | Active Whistle |
|---|---|
| 0 | Air Chime Corporation #6 |
| 1 | Alamo Michigan Plant Whistle |
| 2 | American Steam Gauge Single Note |
| 3 | Santa Fe Original 6-Chime |
| 4 | Santa Fe Reproduction 6-Chime |
| 5 | Tweetsie RR Baldwin 3-Chime |
| 6 | Baltimore & Ohio 3-Chime |
| 7 | Boston & Maine 6-Chime |
| 8 | Buffalo Creek & Gauley 3-Chime |
| 9 | Canadian National 5-Chime |
| 10 | Canadian Pacific 5-Chime |
| 11 | Cass Scenic RR Shay #5 |
| 12 | Central NJ 3-Chime |
| 13 | Chicago Burlington & Quincy RR 3-Chime |
| 14 | Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St. Louis 5-Chime |
| 15 | Crosby Steam Gauge 6-Chime |
| 16 | Cumbrees & Toltec #488 K36 5-Chime |
| 17 | Cumbrees & Toltec #484 K36 5-Chime |
| 18 | Cumbrees & Toltec #484 K36 5-Chime (Alternate) |
| 19 | Grand Trunk & Western 6-Chime |
| 20 | Great Northern RR 5-Chime |
| 21 | Great Northern RR 5-Chime (Alternate) |
| 22 | Hancock Air Whistle |
| 23 | Hancock Air Whistle (Alternate) |
| 24 | Hancock 3-Chime Short-bell |
| 25 | Illinois Central Nathan 3-Chime |
| 26 | Kingsly RR 4-Chime |
| 27 | Lehigh & New England 3-Chime |
| 28 | Lehigh Valley RR Crosby 3-Chime |
| 29 | Lehigh Valley RR Hancock 3-Chime |
| 30 | Leslie 125 (Air Horn) |
| 31 | Leslie 200 (Air Horn) |
| 32 | Louisville & Nashville 3-Chime |
| 33 | Lunkenheimer Single-note |
| 34 | Lunkenheimer 3-Chime |
| 35 | Nathan 5-Chime |
| 36 | Lehigh Coal #126 Nathan 5-Chime |
| 37 | Lehigh Coal #126 Nathan 5-Chime (Alternate) |
| 38 | Nickel Plate Road #765 |
| 39 | Norfolk & Western "Hooter" |
| 40 | Norfolk & Western Single-chime Long-bell |
| 41 | Norfolk & Western Single-chime Short-bell |
| 42 | Norfolk & Western Nathan 3-Chime |
| 43 | PRR "Banshee" |
| 44 | PRR 3-Chime |
| 45 | PRR 3-Chime (Alternate) |
| 46 | PRR K4 Whistle |
| 47 | Reading RR "Hooter" |
| 48 | Reading RR "Hooter" (Alternate) |
| 49 | Reading RR G2 #179 6-Chime |
| 50 | Reading Pacific G2 6-Chime |
| 51 | Reading RR 6-Chime |
| 52 | Reading RR 6-Chime (Alternate) |
| 53 | Rio Grande Southern RR #41 |
| 54 (default) | Southern Pacific 5-Chime |
| 55 | Southern Pacific "Daylight" 6-Chime |
| 56 | Southern RR Single-Chime |
| 57 | Southern RR 3-Chime |
| 58 | Southern RR 6-Chime |
| 59 | LNER Crosby 3-Chime |
| 60 | UK Whistle (Type 1) |
| 61 | UK Whistle (Type 2) |
| 62 | UK Whistle (Type 3) |
| 63 | UK Whistle (Type 4) |
| 64 | Consett Iron Co. Class A #5 |
| 65 | Consett Iron Co. Class A #5 (Alternate) |
| 66 | British Single-Chime Whistle |
| 67 | Unknown Whistle (Type 1) |
| 68 | Unknown Whistle (Type 2) |
| 69 | Unknown Whistle (Type 3) |
| 70 | Unknown Whistle (Type 4) |
| 71 | Unknown Whistle (Type 5) |
| 72 | Hancock 3-Chime |
| 73 | Union Pacific 3-Chime Long-bell |
| 74 | Wabash 3-Chime |
| 75 | Wabash 6-Chime |
| 76 | Western Maryland Decapod #1114 Nathan 3-Chime |
| 77 | Western Maryland K2 #204 3-Chime |
| 78 | WW2-Era 3-Chime |
CV Addendum (Standard CV's)
The PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in in TCS' Complete Standard CV's List For WOWSound Version 5. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G decoder.
| CV | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CV 3 | 40 | Acceleration Rate |
| CV 4 | 20 | Deceleration Rate |
| CV 35 | 255 | F1 Light Remapping |
| CV 36 | 6 | F2 Light Remapping |
| CV 37 | 255 | F3 Light Remapping |
| CV 38 | 255 | F4 Light Remapping |
| CV 39 | 255 | F5 Light Remapping |
| CV 40 | 255 | F6 Light Remapping |
| CV 41 | 255 | F7 Light Remapping |
| CV 42 | 255 | F8 Light Remapping |
| CV 43 | 255 | F9 Light Remapping |
| CV 44 | 255 | F10 Light Remapping |
| CV 49 | 8 | F0F Lighting Effect |
| CV 50 | 24 | F0R Lighting Effect |
| CV 51 | 32 | F1 Lighting Effect |
| CV 52 | 102 | F2 Lighting Effect |
| CV 61 | 1 | Configuration CV #2 |
| CV 109 | 0 | TCS Extended ID (High Byte) |
| CV 110 | 0 | TCS Extended ID (Mid Byte) |
| CV 111 | 0 | TCS Extended ID (Low Byte) |
| CV 114 | 10 | Automatic Audio Shutoff Timer |
| CV 115 | 0 | Motor Delay Reset Time |
| CV 117 | 0 | Idling Sound Selection |
| CV 118 | 0 | Chuff Set Selection |
| CV 119 | 54 | Whistle Selection |
| CV 122 | 27 | Bell Selection |
| CV 126 | 7 | Rule 17 Dimming Button Remapping |
| CV 128 | 75 | Master Volume |
| CV 133 | 20 | Switching Momentum Acceleration Rate |
| CV 134 | 10 | Switching Momentum Deceleration Rate |
| CV 135 | 40 | Mainline Momentum Acceleration Rate |
| CV 136 | 20 | Mainline Momentum Deceleration Rate |
| CV 140 | 1 | Active Quill CV |
| CV 141 | 200 | Random Sound 1 Frequency |
| CV 142 | 225 | Random Sound 2 Frequency |
| CV 143 | 20 | Random Sound 3 Frequency |
| CV 144 | 4 | Random Sound 4 Frequency |
| CV 150 | 100 | Chuff Rate Overall Adjustment |
| CV 151 | 20 | Minimum Chuff Volume |
| CV 152 | 15 | BEMF Sound Calibration Low |
| CV 153 | 10 | Reverse BEMF Sound Calibration Low |
| CV 154 | 100 | BEMF Sound Calibration High |
| CV 155 | 85 | Reverse BEMF Sound Calibration High |
| CV 173 | 16 | Auxiliary Input Timer |
| CV 176 | 216 | Sound Options #1 |
| CV 177 | 144 | Sound Options #2 |
| CV 179 | 13 | Automatic Sound Options #2 |
| CV 180 | 70 | Chuff Volume Reduction |
| CV 181 | 7 | DC Mode Sound Configuration |
| CV 194 | 10 | Cylinder Cocks Cutout Speed |
| CV 195 | 8 | Air Pump Volume |
| CV 196 | 100 | Ash Dump Volume |
| CV 197 | 60 | Bell Volume |
| CV 198 | 60 | Blow Down Volume |
| CV 199 | 20 | Blower Volume |
| CV 200 | 14 | Brake Release Volume |
| CV 201 | 50 | Brake Squeal Volume |
| CV 202 | 60 | Chuff Volume |
| CV 203 | 40 | Coupler Clank Volume |
| CV 204 | 40 | Cylinder Cocks Volume |
| CV 205 | 30 | Power Reverse Volume |
| CV 206 | 4 | Generator Volume |
| CV 213 | 1 | Idling Sound Volume |
| CV 214 | 8 | Injector Volume |
| CV 219 | 60 | Rod Clank Volume |
| CV 225 | 20 | Safety Valve Volume |
| CV 226 | 35 | Shoveling Volume |
| CV 227 | 20 | Snifter Valve Volume |
| CV 230 | 100 | Water Fill Volume |
| CV 231 | 100 | Forward Whistle Volume |
| CV 232 | 100 | Playable Whistle Volume |
| CV 233 | 100 | Grade Crossing Quill Volume |
| CV 234 | 100 | Reverse Whistle Volume |
| CV 235 | 100 | Short Whistle Volume |
| CV 236 | 100 | Stop Whistle Volume |
| CV 237 | 50 | Audio Assist Volume |
| CV 238 | 255 | Dual Enabled functions register 1 (F0-F7) |
| CV 239 | 255 | Dual Enabled functions register 2 (F8-F15) |
| CV 240 | 255 | Dual Enabled functions register 3 (F16-F23) |
| CV 241 | 63 | Dual Enabled functions register 4 (F24-F28) |
| CV 244 | 110 | BEMF Routine Frequency |
| CV 245 | 80 | BEMF Critical Speed Step |
| CV 248 | 0 | Sound Set Version identifier |
| CV 249 | 231 | Decoder Hardware Model Identifier |
CV Addendum (Indexed CV's)
The PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G follows the motor and lighting CV's as described in TCS' List of Indexed CV's for WOWSound Version 5. Listed below are the CV's that have been modified for the PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G decoder.
| CV31 | CV32 | CV | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 260 | 2200 | DC Mode Bell Cutout Voltage |
| 16 | 0 | 262 | 160 | DC Quill Voltage |
| 16 | 0 | 264 | 2100 | DC Mode Motor Start Voltage |
| 16 | 0 | 266 | 350 | DC Mode Motor Hysteresis |
| 16 | 0 | 268 | 3800 | DC Mode Max ADC Value |
| 16 | 0 | 292 | 1525 | R/C Mode Motor Start Voltage |
| 16 | 4 | 258 | 9510 | Sound Mapping - F0 |
| 16 | 4 | 260 | 14 | Sound Mapping - F1 |
| 16 | 4 | 262 | 9825 | Sound Mapping - F2 |
| 16 | 4 | 264 | 10220 | Sound Mapping - F3 |
| 16 | 4 | 266 | 9479 | Sound Mapping - F4 |
| 16 | 4 | 268 | 9644 | Sound Mapping - F5 |
| 16 | 4 | 270 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F6 |
| 16 | 4 | 272 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F7 |
| 16 | 4 | 274 | 9527 | Sound Mapping - F8 |
| 16 | 4 | 276 | 9525 | Sound Mapping - F9 |
| 16 | 4 | 278 | 87 | Sound Mapping - F10 |
| 16 | 4 | 280 | 86 | Sound Mapping - F11 |
| 16 | 4 | 282 | 11 | Sound Mapping - F12 |
| 16 | 4 | 284 | 9520 | Sound Mapping - F13 |
| 16 | 4 | 286 | 84 | Sound Mapping - F14 |
| 16 | 4 | 288 | 9742 | Sound Mapping - F15 |
| 16 | 4 | 290 | 80 | Sound Mapping - F16 |
| 16 | 4 | 292 | 9745 | Sound Mapping - F17 |
| 16 | 4 | 294 | 9524 | Sound Mapping - F18 |
| 16 | 4 | 298 | 9523 | Sound Mapping - F20 |
| 16 | 4 | 300 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F21 |
| 16 | 4 | 302 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F22 |
| 16 | 4 | 304 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F23 |
| 16 | 4 | 306 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F24 |
| 16 | 4 | 308 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F25 |
| 16 | 4 | 310 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F26 |
| 16 | 4 | 314 | 65535 | Sound Mapping - F28 |
| 16 | 4 | 316 | 11 | Sound Mapping - R1 |
| 16 | 4 | 318 | 9742 | Sound Mapping - R2 |
| 16 | 4 | 320 | 9522 | Sound Mapping - R3 |
| 16 | 4 | 322 | 9737 | Sound Mapping - R4 |
| 6 | 4 | 324 | 14 | Sound Mapping - I1 |
| 6 | 4 | 326 | 9825 | Sound Mapping - I2 |
| 6 | 4 | 328 | 10220 | Sound Mapping - I3 |
| 6 | 4 | 330 | 14 | Sound Mapping - I4 |
| 6 | 4 | 332 | 9904 | Sound Mapping - I5 |
Demonstration
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing issues with your PIKO Tri-Mode Mogul - G, the following troubleshooting tips may help. If not, PIKO technical support can be contacted with the information below.
If the locomotive is unresponsive and the headlight is off:
- Make sure the "mode selection" switch under the fuel load in the tender is flipped to the expected power source.
- If you are running on battery power, make sure that the 'AA' batteries are fully charged.
- Also make sure that the battery clip is plugged into the JST connector in the tender.
If the radio control is acting erratic or the playable whistle is no longer playable:
- Replace the CR2025 battery in the pocket remote.
- The CR2025 battery in the pocket remote is low if the the red light blinks instead of staying on solid when a button is held.
- Make sure the 'AA' batteries are fully charged. 2800mAh NiMH rechargeable batteries give superior performance compared with standard alkaline batteries. An 18.5V 3400 milliamp-hour rechargeable lithium battery pack will give even better performance than the 'AA" rechargeables.
- Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the PIKO R/C receiver board is set to position two (2).
Head light is on but the locomotive does not make sound:
- After about 15 minutes of inactivity, the locomotive will mute itself. Any R/C or DCC input will wake the locomotive.
- Make sure the decoder is "unmuted" using the volume stepper button underneath the tender water fill hatch or F8 on your DCC controller.
Decoder Service and Repair
For service/repair, contact the PIKO Service Department by visiting https://www.piko-america.com/pages/contact, calling +1 (619) 280-2800, or emailing support@piko-america.com. PIKO’s Service Department is available Tue, Wed, Thu: 9:00AM–2:30PM Pacific Time.
You can also send your locomotive to: PIKO America, LLC 4610 Alvarado Canyon Road, Suite 5 San Diego CA 92120 USA
Please include a detailed description of your concern and complete contact information. For some service issues regarding DCC sound decoders, the PIKO Service Department may forward your locomotive to TCS for resolution.