Mantua 2-6-6-2

[BobbyT]

Does anyone have the CV's for a Mantua 2-6-6-2.
If not, anyone have the CV's for ANY Mantua loco.
Both Tyco and Mantua are no longer producing, so I could not find any product support.

 

[Selector]

Do you mean configuration variables...as in...a list of them? That would depend on the decoder installed.

 

[BobbyT]

Thank you, and yes, configuration variables.
I was afraid I would have to take it apart - my bro-in-law gave it to me because he couldn't stand that he could not turn off the bell.
I may be able to simply change the decoder ...... not cheap, but I think the loco may be worth it.
It is powerful, with 12 drive wheels, and they are small.
Also, being "articulated" it should run on the tight curves I will have.

 

[dennis461]

put it on a programming track, let the software tell you the brand.

 

[BobbyT]

Wow! Shoulda thought of that.
Then, the brand may allow me to find the values

 

[dennis461]

Wow! Shoulda thought of that.
Then, the brand may allow me to find the values

Yes, it really is that easy.
Set it to defaults.
I use DecoderPro, the applicable CV's will be listed with descriptions in the menus.

 

[BobbyT]

Well, I got the decoder manufacturer's NUMBER - 141, and version - 64.
Not sure how to find out WHO #141 is ??

 

[Selector]

appendix_a_s-9_2_2_5.pdf (nmra.org)

 

[tootnkumin]

SoundTraxx

Manufacturer of the Tsunami line of sound decoders. Has added motor only decoders. Also supplies Programming Track Boosters for programming sound decoders.

dccwiki.com

 

[BobbyT]

Thank you, so much ! ! ! So, it's a Soundtrax "Throttle-up,"
and they are definitely still in business.

 

[BobbyT]

It seems that Soundtrax does not publish Configuration Values for my OLD decoder.
I have some CVs to look at but it's a long shot.
If I wanted to replace the decoder, there are probably a few which would work.
I'm assuming I would have to cut the covering so as to unplug it, and then re-wire it all,
which I'm not ready to do YET.

 

[dennis461]

Not many wires to cut, leave speaker connected, cut the two going to engine, cut the 'ground" wire connected to tender frame...

Then send me the decoder

 

[bnsf971]

It seems that Soundtrax does not publish Configuration Values for my OLD decoder.
I have some CVs to look at but it's a long shot.
If I wanted to replace the decoder, there are probably a few which would work.
I'm assuming I would have to cut the covering so as to unplug it, and then re-wire it all,
which I'm not ready to do YET.View attachment 128156

https://soundtraxx.com/content/Reference/Manuals/LC/lc_manual.pdf

 

[BobbyT]

So, it looks like the LC manual applies, which I appreciate.
So far, the bell, which used to ring continuously, has stopped.
I even turned it on, then off again.
Thank you !!