SoundTraxx Tsunami2 TSU-21PNEM Installation in an Atlas Master SeriesModel

This video shows you how to install a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 TSU-21PNEM Digital Sound Decoder into a HO scale Atlas Master Series model. We cover the disassembly of the model, decoder installation and testing for a complete overview of the process. Don't have this particular model you say? Many concepts and processes shown in this video apply to other 21 Pin NEM DCC ready models as well. Stayed tuned for the second part of this series showing you how to program and configure this model to sound and operate just like the prototype!
Shop on our webstore for all of the SoundTraxx Supplies you will need for this install:
TSU-21PNEM Decoder: soundtraxx.com/products/tsuna...
16 x 35mm Speaker: soundtraxx.com/accessories/sp...
16 x 35mm Gasket: soundtraxx.com/accessories/sp...
Wire: soundtraxx.com/accessories/in...
1.5mm 2 Pin Wire harness available from Atlas or Walthers: www.walthers.com

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

Great video, thanks for the tutorial

[@ronstrainsandmore]

Great video

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thanks

[@ronstrainsandmore]

SoundTraxx no problem you guys at Soundtraxx make a outstanding product for us model railroaders

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

@@ronstrainsandmore Thank you!

[@VermontCarfaro]

Overall good instruction. You could add an overhead camera to improve detail and close-ups. A mention re: incompatibility with other 21 pin harnesses when attempting to adapt your PNEM. -Chris

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thank you for the comments Chris. We're working on some new videos with multiple camera angles in the near future. Stay tuned!

[@brianhagberg1571]

Finding this video was perfect timing as I was shopping for supplies to do just such an installation. However, I don't see any link for a supplier of the 1.5mm JST 2 pin wiring harness that you mention several times in the video. Would it be possible to supply a link in a reply to this comment? Thanks!

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Hi, we are glad this video is helpful. You can find the harness from Walthers or Atlas.

[@splitrock323]

Great video and product. I have many of these Atlas units with the 21 pin motherboard. Where can I attach a Current keeper? Also, where can I attach extra lighting LEDs for F5/6 such as Rotary Beacons?

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Your decoder packaging will have a wiring diagram that shows this. You can also find wiring diagrams in the installation guide on our website: soundtraxx.com/reference/manuals/

[@markmatteo2417]

@@SoundtraxxDCC which current keeper would fit best in this loco a 810140 or a 810160? Thanjs

[@CodysTrainz]

if only the speaker was already wired with a JST Connection for ease of installation, or if the speaker was wired as an option when buying it

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@bradleyogden5688]

What brand, type of iron do you recommend on buying?

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

All you need is a temperature controlled 25 watt soldering iron. We personally use a weller soldering station.

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Make sure it has a fine tip!

[@brucec954]

Useful video but keeps zooming in and out so you can't focus on the actual model installation. After the intro, I don't need to see the hosts face!

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thanks for the feedback