Sound Decoder For Athearn Genesis 2-8-2 Mikado

[Hawks Rule]

I just purchaed a Genesis Mikado that came with a digitrax 123 decoder.

It runs very well, but now I want to add sound to it.

I am not sure which decoder would be good for this model. TCS, Soundtraxx, Digitrax, ESU?

Any info and suggetions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[doctorwayne]

While the Genesis Mikados are nice-running locomotives, they're very poor pullers.

I can't help you regarding sound for your locomotive (DC operator here), but if you want to improve its pulling power, you may want to look HERE.

Wayne

[rrinker]

 I'm partial to ESU for their fine sounds and excellent drive. I would say avoid the Digitrax sound decoders unless price is you ONLY consideration.

                           --Randy

 

[Hawks Rule]

Thanks to eveyone for their input and suggestions!