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Revision as of 20:48, 9 May 2025

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

TCV - 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

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
  • Magnets...
  • 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

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 ...
CV158 10 ...
CV13 247 DC Mode lights
CV29 6 Configuration CV
CV35 16 Light output 1 mapped to F3
CV36 16 Light output 2 mapped to F3
CV39 16 Light output 3 (brown wire) mapped off of F3
CV40 64 Light output 4 (pink wire) mapped to F5
CV49 8 Front headlight uses Rule 17
CV50 24 Rear headlight uses Rule 17
CV51 10 Light output 1 is a Ditch light
CV52 11 Light output 2 is a Ditch light
CV54 0 Light output 4 (pink wire) is constant bright light (forward only) - High Beam
CV61 41 Configuration CV
CV63 10 Ditch light blink holdover time
CV117 221 Ditch light blink rate
CV123 0 Removes Rule17 Dimming Mapping from Buttons 0-6
CV124 76 Ditch lights blink (F0-F6) on buttons 1, and 2
CV158 4 Enables Rule17 dimming on F7
CV159 32 Ditch lights blink (F7-12) on button 10
CV182 134 Disabled motor delay (motor changes speed right after throttle is changed, no delay), activate automatic control of the high beam.
CV189 0 Dynamic brake min speed set to 0
CV190 10 Rate of deceleration from Dynamic Brakes
CV191 10 Dynamic Brake speed decrease (in speed steps) per press of the dynamic brake button
CV248 7 Sound Set Revision Identifier. First Run = 7