Welcome aboard! At SoundTraxx, our staff are modelers just like you. Join us as we share our journey through the captivating world of model railroading. Here we will share our knowledge, experiences, and projects with you. We will also chat with our friends in the hobby and the railroading industry to keep you up-to-date on all things trains. Hop on board and embark on an exciting adventure with us. Everyone is welcome from seasoned collectors to newcomers!
SoundBytes: Train Talk from Milepost 141
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Welcome aboard! At SoundTraxx, our staff are modelers just like you. Join us as we share our journey through the captivating world of model railroading. Here we will share our knowledge, experiences, and projects with you. We will also chat with our friends in the hobby and the railroading industry to keep you up-to-date on all things trains. Hop on board and embark on an exciting adventure with us. Everyone is welcome from seasoned collectors to newcomers!
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Recent Episodes
August 7, 2026
Blunami on DC, LED Troubleshooting & Avoiding Installation Mistakes (S3 E16)
<p>George and Tom are back from the National Train Show withstories to tell! Tom shows off an Athearn Genesis Santa Fe F7, featuring a Blunami decoder and Mini Cube Speakers. Since this model will run on a DC layout, Tom also shares the custom braking rate he’s using and explains how Blunami gives you many of the benefits of DCC without requiring you to upgradeyour entire layout.</p><p>The guys also talk about one of the simple but powerfulfeatures of the Blunami App: giving each locomotive a unique nickname. It’s an easy way to keep your roster organized and make it even easier to identify yourlocomotives.</p><p><strong>FAQ: Why do my LEDs work before I put the shell on, butstop working after I put it on?</strong></p><p>If your lights work during testing but stop working once thelocomotive shell is installed, the problem may not be your decoder. George and Tom explain how fragile the wires on some small LEDs can be and how easily they can break during final assembly. They also share best practices to help prevent broken wires and other installation-related problems.</p><p>SoundTraxx has an extensive quality-control process beforeour decoders leave the factory, so many problems encountered during installation are not caused by the decoder. That’s why it’s important to dosome basic troubleshooting before sending a decoder in for repair—it may not actually need to be repaired!</p><p>Another common installation problem is using the wrong typeof flux. <strong>Always use electronics-grade flux when soldering to a decoder.</strong> Flux designed for other applications, such as some hardware-store or brass-model fluxes, can contain acids or other chemicals that may damage decoder components and eventually cause failures.</p><p>George and Tom explain why the right flux matters anddiscuss the type of flux we recommend for decoder installations, including ChipQuik SMD291.</p><p></p>
July 24, 2026
Disney, Train Shows & Building a Custom F7B (S3E15)
<p>George and Tom kick off this episode by talking about George's recent Disney vacation before looking ahead to the train shows and events where you can meet the SoundTraxx team later this summer. </p><p>Tom shares his latest project—a custom-painted Athearn Genesis F7B equipped with a Tsunami2 decoder. The discussion turns to the unique role of B units, how they were used in real life, and the features that make them an interesting addition to any diesel consist. </p><p>Whether you're planning to attend a train show or looking for inspiration for your next locomotive project, there's something for every model railroader in this episode.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and let us know in the comments: What consists do you run on your layout?</p><p>#SoundTraxx #SoundBytes #ModelRailroad #ModelRailroading #Tsunami2 #AthearnGenesis #FUnit #DCC #TrainPodcast #ModelTrains</p>
July 9, 2026
Custom Builds, Train Shows & Checking Stall Current (S3E14)
<p>George and Tom kick off this episode with a look at theupcoming train shows and events where you can meet the SoundTraxx team over the next few months.</p><p>Tom shares the latest progress on his U-boat project,highlighting the custom details and upgrades he's adding to bring the model to life. George then showcases a unique locomotive project—a customized 2-8-2Broadway Limited Mikado paired with a brass tender that's been adapted to fit the model. The locomotive is equipped with a Blunami BLU-2200 decoder, four Mini Cube speakers, upgraded lighting, and numerous custom details.</p><p><strong>Tech Tip:</strong> Before installing any decoder, check yourmodel's stall current. George explains why measuring stall current is an essential step to help prevent decoder damage and ensure you choose the right decoder for your locomotive.</p><p>Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe so you never missan episode of SoundBytes: Train Talk from Milepost 141.</p><p>#SoundTraxx #SoundBytesPodcast #ModelRailroading#ModelTrains #DCC #Blunami #Tsunami2 #TrainShow #RailroadModeling#ModelRailroad #HOScale #NScale</p><p></p>
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