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Model Railroading > Fried BLI sound decoderDate: 09/08/20 18:16 Fried BLI sound decoder Author: 4-4-0LiveSteam it would run about a foot,, stop,, repeat then nothing but the tell tell smell of fried electronics. I would like to replace it with something better. It is a Big Boy ho scale.
Any suggestions? I know many of you have preferences, any help greatly appreciated. Kevin Posted from Android Date: 09/08/20 18:46 Re: Fried BLI sound decoder Author: WrongWayMurphy You did yourself a favor by frying that POS BLI decoder. Replace it with a Soundtraxx Tsunami2
and enjoy the show. Date: 09/09/20 06:01 Re: Fried BLI sound decoder Author: Bob3985 Murphy is correct. BLI locomotives look awesome but their decoders don't hold up to their name.
All my Broadways have been Tsunami'd and run great. Bob Krieger Cheyenne, WY Date: 09/09/20 08:09 Re: Fried BLI sound decoder Author: 4-4-0LiveSteam Thanks for the info.
So would this be the correct replacement? Soundtraxx #885003 TSU-1100, ALCO Digital Sound Decoder Thanks again Kevin Posted from Android Date: 09/09/20 11:53 Re: Fried BLI sound decoder Author: wnehoc You likely won't find a drop-in replacement decoder (unless you order a replacement from BLI, with I wouldn't do). You want the Tsunami 2200 Steam 2, PN 884007.
PS: The part number you noted is for ALCo diesels. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/09/20 11:56 by wnehoc. Date: 09/10/20 16:24 Re: Fried BLI sound decoder Author: 4-4-0LiveSteam Thanks.
Its a shame to spend the money we do, only to spend more to make it right. Thanks again Posted from Android Date: 09/10/20 16:41 Re: Fried BLI sound decoder Author: SPDRGWfan 4-4-0LiveSteam Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks. > Its a shame to spend the money we do, only to > spend more to make it right. That is why I intend avoid BLI engines. You pay a lot for a sound dcc engine only to have to rip out the electronics and spend yet another $80+. Something is wrong with this picture. I read about this scenario over and over and over. It's bad. Date: 09/10/20 17:37 Re: Fried BLI sound decoder Author: wabash2800 They are always having sales on "reconditioned locos". Does that tell us something?
Victor A. Baird http://www.erstwhilepublications.com Date: 09/11/20 04:12 Re: Fried BLI sound decoder Author: SPDRGWfan I've noticed that too. No thank you. I suppose the only way it might be worth it if you were desperate for one of their engines is to pick one up at a very good sale price so after you replace the electronics, you maybe sorta break even vs. a new price.
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