Quote from: Hunt on August 01, 2020, 04:45:41 PM
Here is one way - DCC decoder illustrated installation

https://tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1209 Bachmann Duck (Thomas Line)

https://tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1222 Bachmann Henry and Gordon (Thomas Line)

https://tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1224 Bachmann James

https://tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1240 Bachmann Spectrum Thomas The Tank Limited 2002

OOPS ----- Bachmann Duck (Thomas Line) is not Bachmann but Hornby

Another way (easier) for Thomas

https://youtu.be/dDSbVQgVfec

Here is one way - DCC decoder illustrated installation

https://tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1209 Bachmann Duck (Thomas Line)

https://tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1222 Bachmann Henry and Gordon (Thomas Line)

https://tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1224 Bachmann James

https://tcsdcc.com/installation/ho-scale/1240 Bachmann Spectrum Thomas The Tank Limited 2002

 Often I place typo(s) in my replies (it is tongue–in-cheek insider joke)

the following corrects "CV="

Quote from: Hunt on August 01, 2020, 12:29:20 AM
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While the reset is CV8=2 for a TCS  WOWSound decoder, I expect either CV8=2 or CV8=8 can be used to reset the TCS OEM decoder used by Bachmann as long as the decoder Preset #1 has not been changed by the user.

Bach-man,

Misprint in the Russian Decapod Quick Start Guide?

Ref:  Click Here Quick Start Guide For Bachmann DCC Sound-Equipped 2-10-0 Decapod Featuring WOWSound DCC Sound Technology by TCS

The WOWSound decoder Quick Start Guide shows two methods to reset the CVs to their factory default settings. One method using CV8 and the second using Audio Assist - the HO ACS-64, Streamlined K4 and On30 Trench shows  CV8=2, however, the Russian Decapod  shows  CV8=8.

While the reset is CV=2 for a TCS  WOWSound decoder, I expect either CV=2 or CV=8 can be used to reset the TCS OEM decoder used by Bachmann as long as the decoder Preset #1 has not been changed by the user.

Should you get a Bachmann HO 2-10-0 Decapod - DCC WowSound equipped, do yourself a favor and try it. The learning curve is not as steep as you seen to have concluded as long as you get rid of the  I will not/cannot do it mindset.      The decoder has excellent motor control and most of the optimization is done automatically by firmware in the decoder.

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An aside --
In case you are not aware,   The SoundTraxx Tsunami2 uses Indexed CVs and some CVs > 255. If you program any CV greater than 255 using program track mode with the NCE Pro Cab you will corrupt other CVs in the decoder. You can program on the main with no issues.

This thread was called to my attention.

A detailed comparison of how things are done using SoundTraxx vs TCS WOWsound would be best but is too time consuming thus becomes a DIY project. 

Use your NCE Pro Cab DCC system to program the decoder. The TCS UWT-100 Universal WiFi Throttle is optional as is JMRI Decopder Pro.
 
WOWsound decoder programming can use Programming on the Main (OPS) mode except  2-digit (1 – 127) address must use programming track, programming on main cannot be used or when using Audio Assist

Use as appropriate either,
1. Audio Assist Programming done on the main but the dcc system is not place in any programming mode
Open and study the following Audio Assist Programming Tree for WOWSteam as it is the method of configuring the decoder  you should use most of the time.
https://tcsdcc.com/sites/default/files/2018-05/Audio%20Assist%20Steam%20V4.pdf

https://youtu.be/IRlhCIS52XQ 101: Introduction to Audio Assist
https://youtu.be/lVbcai_DIUs Audio Assist Overview
https://tcsdcc.com/sites/default/files/2018-05/WOWSteam%20Sound%20Manual%20v4.pdf WOWSteam Sound Manual v4.pdf

2. 4-CV Programming using the WOWSteam Guided Programmer
https://tcsdcc.com/4CVSteamV4 
This is an interact tool, experiment with it.

Or

3. CVs per TCS Comprehensive Programming Guide
https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/TCSComprehensiveProgrammingGuide.pdf
Use either Program on main or use programming track mode

Some more:

https://youtu.be/j3ORTbLsE7A TCS WOWSound WOWSteam Proto-Chuff Calibration
https://youtu.be/k0JBZOsCedE TCS WOWSound Chuff Timing Adjustment
https://youtu.be/if-aHa-RBtM "Rotate Whistle" feature

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The above contains information that may not be completely specific to the OEM decoder installed in the locomotive. I do not have convenient access to a 2-10-0 to determine how much of the documentation and video is specific to the decoder 

Garden Railways to cease publication -
The Fall 2020 issue will be the last for Garden Railways magazine.

A HO USRA 0-6-0 locomotive with new tooling and equipped with a pared TCS WOWSound decoder.

Audio Assist for programming and some other features will not be available.

Quote from: Trainman203 on July 17, 2020, 03:37:35 PM
My memory says N = 1/160 and HO = 1/87.5.

If so, 160 / 87.5 = 1.828.  Correct my initial assumption if need be.

HO = 1:87.1
Click Here NMRA STANDARDS, S-1.2 Standards for Scale Models

Multiply N scale dimension by 1.837 to convert to HO scale.

Suggest instead of doing all the multiplications use AnyRail,  Start with the free version.
Click Here AnyRail

Paul,
Build a temporary length of track where you can vary the grade to determine what your trains can negotiate. 

Quote from: Hunt on July 17, 2020, 12:59:50 PM
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The live feed was Thursday, 7/16/2020

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