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Train Control Systems WOW101-KA-Steam Decoder
Fusion Scale Hobbies (10101)
99.7% positive feedback
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$118.75
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This decoder may be hard-wired or plugged directly into any locomotive with a 9-pin JST plug. The WOW101-KA-Steam decoder includes a KA3 Keep Alive® included on the auxiliary harness. NOTE: WOW101 decoders do not have on-board resistors.
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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandTrain Control Systems
MPN1517
UPC0879508004717
ModelTrain Control Systems WOW101-KA-Steam
eBay Product ID (ePID)1722390986
Product Key Features
Power TypeDC
ColorMulticolor
Compatible Control SystemDCC
GaugeHO
FeaturesLight Function, Sound Function, Painted
Control SystemDigital
Type9 Pin Decoder
Ratings and Reviews
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- Aug 22, 2018
TCS WOW Sound Decoders are my favorite DCC sound decoders
I really like the TCS WOW sound decoders. Audio assist works well to adjust volume, chuff rate and other features. Motor control is very good for slow speed operation.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 24, 2017
Best DCC Steam Sound decoder that I have bought so far!
I've tried 3 different top of the line DCC steam sound decoders so far. For my money, the TCS DCC 1517 WOW STEAM Sound Decoder Ver. 4 with KA3 KEEP ALIVE, is the best sound decoder that I own. It is no more difficult to install than any DCC decoder. It also has the most rich and vibrant true-to-life sounds that I've heard from any of the steam sound decoders on the market so far. Better even, than the once much vanted PBL Foreground Sound System that disappeared many years ago. But it was NOT a DCC system! The TCS WOW-SOUND unit has soooooo many automated sound sequences for steam locomotive movement. Automated sound sequences that other decoders only provide button and CV controls for. The "Audio Assist" is BRILLIANT!!!. It is the the easiest decoder to program to your tastes BAR NONE!!! LIKE IT? I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 28, 2017
Great sound, perfect control
I installed this decoder w/capacitor into a Bachmann 2-10-2. I installed two 28mm speakers in the tender, including baffles. The sound quality is terrific, unlike anything else I've heard from an HO scale steam engine. The motor control is excellent. I timed my engine in speed step 1, and was able to get it to creep along a 9-inch section of track in 6.5 minutes, without stutter or any hesitation. That's 0.25 scale miles per hour! Removing the locomotive from the track, the air compressor sound (no lights, no wheels turning) sounded for another ~20 seconds. Great sound, fantastic motor control, reliable performance. The price is a little bit expensive, but it is totally worth it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 28, 2019
Very pleased - a great sound decoder
Awesome sound. Comes with a current keeper. Super easy to configure and "set CVs" using the on-board Voice Assist feature. Excellent engine control, too. A more cost effective option to the Tsunami2 brand.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 20, 2018
Great decoder at a fair price!
The TCS WOW Steam decoder has the best sound of any I have used over a 20 year experience of installs. The depth of the chuff and the awesome selection of whistles programmed in are fantastic. There are also many tutorial installation videos on their website for those that need some guidance.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 22, 2018
Best sound decoder...ever.
I installed two of these in two bli m1's. The sound and speed control is phenomenal. I installed one in a bowser k4 with an open frame motor. It creeps at speed step 1! Best decoder ever. Period.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 08, 2018
wow tcs decoder
it is great ! I love it It sounds so good, I put it in a broadway ltd 4-6-2 with laptop speakerks in the tender WOW is all I can sayVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 06, 2018
Have purchased and used numerous similar decoders from WOW
Great decoder with full features and excellent keep alive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 18, 2017
TCS WOW 101 ka Sound decoder
Excellent product. Was an easy install for the novice that I am to DCC...Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 01, 2022
Steam sound wow 101
Great options for differnt steam locomotive sounds. I was concerned about the install never having done one but it was pretty straight forward. Planning to convert other locos to sound with this system.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
