Episodes

  • Large Prairie, ICC Caboose, & Sound Tools (Episode 6)
    Sep 13 2024

    Norman shows his Dapol Great Western Large Prairie locomotive that he upgraded with Tsunami2 and George has a Missouri Pacific ICC offset Wide Vision Caboose with SoundCar installed. They also touch on the audio tools we have built into our decoders to help you modify the sound to give each model a unique voice.

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    37 mins
  • Layout Updates, FAQs, and Short Circuits (Episode 5)
    Aug 30 2024

    George has been busy with layout updates. He is in the process of upgrading his oil loading platform using a Walthers kit and adding custom details to enhance his setup. He also addresses some common Blunami FAQs, including whether Blunami can run on DCC and how to disable auto-start. Meanwhile, Norman dives into the topic of short circuits—explaining what they are, what they aren’t, and how to troubleshoot any decoder-related issues.

    Remember, we’re always here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out!

    Contact our Support Team: https://soundtraxx.com/contact/technical-support

    C.W. McCall’s Wolf Creek Pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-xqfqcgNAE

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    22 mins
  • Model Railroading: A Lifelong Hobby (Episode 4)
    Aug 17 2024

    Join George and Norman, from the SoundTraxx Support Team, as George shows off his layout expansion and they discuss how youth are interacting with the model railroading community in today's technical-driven world.

    Remember that there are no dumb questions. No one is born knowing how to be a model railroader, and we are happy to help you learn. At the end of the day, we are modelers, just like you, and we want to help you enjoy the hobby!

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    23 mins
  • Special Guest Jim Wiggin from Athearn Trains (Episode 3)
    Jul 26 2024

    In this episode, we visit with Jim Wiggin from Athearn Model Trains. He is Athearn's brand manager and a model railroader himself. Join us as we discuss Athearn, factory-equipped Tsunami2 decoders, and trains!

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    25 mins
  • Model Train Show Off: Highly Customized GP12 and BR Standard Class 2 (Episode 2)
    Jul 18 2024

    In this episode, our team shows off the model trains they have been working on recently. George has a highly customized GP12 in the Missouri Pacific paint scheme. He upgraded it with a Blunami sound decoder, added extra lights, and did a fabulous job weathering the paint. Norman shows off his British Railways Standard Class 2 steam locomotive. He discusses the Tsunami2, TSU-N18 decoder installation he performed. He also explains how he selected sounds for this model from the Tsunami2 steam library. Join us as we talk trains!

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    26 mins
  • SoundTraxx Crew Shows Off Their Trains & Show Me Model Railroad Interview (Episode 1)
    Jul 12 2024

    Welcome to our new podcast where we talk about all things trains! In this first episode, you will meet our Product Expert, George, and our Support Technician, Norman. They both show off one of their recent model railroading projects and then we will speak with George Hansen from Show Me Model Railroad Company about how Blunami has affected his hobby shop. Norman has an N-Scale LNER Y1 shunting engine to present and George has been working on an HO Scale Atlas MP15.....Let's talk trains!

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    37 mins