Athearn Genesis 2-8-2 DCC install

Athearn Genesis 2-8-2 DCC install. Using a TCS WOWSteam decoder and Scale Sound Systems speaker.

[@robertrusso6539]

Sounds great, especially for an older decoder. TCS WOW always did/does have great motor control. Thanks for sharing!🙂

[@michaelcudby787]

Damn, that is so right. Love that slow speed

[@RTtrains]

I wish every decoder wad that easy, sound great!

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

simple install is nice. It does sound good

[@JeepinBoon]

You making me wanna dig out my HO trains and make a temp layout....

[@YeOldeGeezer]

In all honesty, i think athearn should bring back the Mikado in the Genesis 2.0 version. I also believe this mikado was their very first genesis steamer.

[@morganfbilbo4659]

And how is it's pulling power? Is the boiler still undersized? Does it haul more than 3 cars? LOL

[@FrankJGZ]

Could you do an HO Athearn big boy?

[@robertcornelius3514]

I'm new with DCC. How many different pin configurations are there that lead out of these locomotives?

[@robertcornelius3514]

Also, do all DCC ready engines need to have a speaker installed in to the body or tender? I would think the speaker would already be installed.

[@SoloContracting]

There are several different types. 8,9,18,21 and some newer 22 pin connectors. DCC ready doesn't mean speakers are installed. The are just ready to have a decoder added.

[@alternative890]

This is HO scale right? Or N scale?

[@SoloContracting]

Yes. HO scale.

[@alternative890]

@@SoloContracting awesome