TSU-21PNEM8 install into an Athearn SD70M

This week George shows you step-by-step how to install a Tsunami2, TSU-21PNEM8 decoder into an Athearn SD70M. This process will work for any non-sound Athearn model equipped with a 21-pin connector. Watch now to see the process.
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[@daviddemingjr3507]

Nice video made that look easy 👍 I just gave a old loco new life with a TSU 2200 2amp always fun . Soudtraxxs is my #1 go to for superb sound and flawless operation

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Yay, we are glad that you enjoy our products!

[@jean-lucwillme1872]

Thank you for this quick video and also my two favorite brands Athearn Genesis and Soundtraxx. Of France🇺🇲🇫🇷

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thank you for the feedback, we are glad that you are enjoying our decoders!

[@echohunter4199]

As always, I appreciate your help. Great product by the way, well done.

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thank you!

[@stuartaaron613]

Nice conversion George. DCC ready makes things a lot easier. Back in November I converted a pair of older Athearn Genesis yellow box SD75M diesels (BNSF H2) using the TSU-PNP deocders because these didn't have any DCC interface on the light boards. I also used your 28 mm speakers as well, but I screwed them in because I didn't know about your adhesive gaskets (that would have made this conversion, plus the conversions of a FP45 and a SD45-2, easier).
Watching the video it looks like you have some new material for the next blooper video.

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Haha we always have lots of material for the blooper reel :D

[@sethcalk6196]

I will install UP SD70M with 21 Pin Decoder

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Nice! Blunami has a 21 pin version coming soon!

[@sethcalk6196]

@@SoundtraxxDCC I will install CN SD75I with 21 Pin Decoder

[@robertpassmore396]

Awesome video as always

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

thanks

[@jrisner1951]

Good information and instructions. Thanks

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dcctrain]

Hi George. Nice job!

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thank you!

[@paulpietrowski1940]

Great quick how to video but, still need to get closer view of project

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thanks for the feedback

[@NEC.railroad]

Does the Acela have Sound ready

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Not necessarily ‘sound ready’ but it is DCC ready with a NMRA 8-pin plug. On the diagram, I do not see a speaker port, but the diagram on their website is on the original release of this model many years ago, before sound was so prominent in the hobby, so they may have added a speaker port on the latest run, but I do not have that diagram to look at. I’d ask Bachmann to be sure, but if not, then it can be made for sound, but there likely could be some milling involved. (We have not looked at this model specifically to see what it would take for sound.)

[@ck5644]

Be careful if you do use the screws to mount the speaker. One of the screws will hit the drive shaft if you go too far.

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Thanks for the tip.

[@frankhellman6879]

I still haven't recovered from the last video... 8- |

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

Valentines? lol

[@YeOldeGeezer]

I know its been a year but why does this video feel rushed like you just wanted to get out of there

[@phaloxx]

He had to shit real bad?

[@SoundtraxxDCC]

George talks fast when he gets excited.