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Title: Sound decoder used in Southern Pacific GS-4 4449
Post by: gtrains55 on December 10, 2020, 09:08:32 PM
I would like information as to which sound decoder is used in the Bachmann Southern Pacific GS-4 4449 locomotive.
Also is the decoder compatible with a QSI Quantum Engineer controller, and if not, recommendations for a controller which would be.
Title: Re: Sound decoder used in Southern Pacific GS-4 4449
Post by: rich1998 on December 11, 2020, 11:31:17 AM
Welcome.

Last I knew, Bachmann used Soundtraxx sound decoders. The CV list is in the Bachmann page.
The controller should work.
Look at the manual online.
Good luck.

Rich
Title: Re: Sound decoder used in Southern Pacific GS-4 4449
Post by: Trainman203 on December 11, 2020, 01:52:59 PM
Maybe in the 4449.  But some of the newer offerings are featuring TCS WOW decoders.  In my opinion, an unfortunate change.
Title: Re: Sound decoder used in Southern Pacific GS-4 4449
Post by: Hunt on December 11, 2020, 03:07:49 PM
Caution -

Unless QSI Quantum Engineer Controller has been upgraded  ---   the QSI Quantum Engineer Controller works only with QSI decoder equipped locomotives.


Title: Re: Sound decoder used in Southern Pacific GS-4 4449
Post by: rich1998 on December 11, 2020, 03:58:53 PM
Thanks. That is a new one.

Rich
Title: Re: Sound decoder used in Southern Pacific GS-4 4449
Post by: Trainman203 on December 11, 2020, 04:07:53 PM
It is my understanding that QSI is out of business.  If that is the case, I'd start with a new system.  Or you'll end up like Netscape based software, unsupported.  Just like what drove the N&W out of steam power, disappearance of industry support.
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