Yes.
Honestly, I don't know because I have never heard of anyone trying to do this. Try it and let us know the results.
athearnfan wrote: Wondering, if you lockout blueline sound decoder,can you install your own sound decoder in 8 pin socket? Will it work or am I asking for trouble.
I doubt it because locking a decoder prevents the decoder from accepting programming commands not from accepting normal running commands. The decoder is still functioning, you just can't change its config.
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Expanding on jbinkley60's comments, if you lock the Blue Line decoder it's address can't be changed. If you install a different sound decoder into the 8-pin socket and change it's address to the locomotive's road number but leave the Blue Line decoder set to its default address of 03, the Blue Line decoder will probably no longer function. Is that what you're wanting to do?
I got a Blue Line T-1 for Christmas and am considering the same thing. It won't program with my Digitrax system, and it seems crazy to buy a program booster for one engine. I'm stuck with address 3, and the engine still doesn't run right. Sound system starts, then cuts out. Engine won't run without LOTS of power applied. Moreover, this Blue Line sound system keeps tripping my PM42 auto-reverse breaker, so I can't run it through reverse loops.
I have lots of SoundTRAXX equipped engines. I can run three at a time through my loops and not trip the breaker, so this system must pull a LOT of power. I can program any of my SoundTRAXX decoders with no problems.
The board in my engine is well labeled. I am strongly considering pulling out the whole sound system and replacing it with a SoundTRAXX decoder. It's a waste of money, , but the engine is very good looking and the only C&O T-1 on the market.
anteaum2666
Go to BLIs web site and download the instructions for programing with Digitrax. I have the M1 with a TCS T1 decoder and programed both decoders together with an older power cab in about five minutes with no problems what so ever. I have heard of others useing a separate loco or a decoder tester to program the motor decoder separate from the blueline. Could the rough running be traced to the motor decoder or mecanical malfunction? The motor decoder I used in mine came out of a loco that I upgraded to soundtraxx so I knew it was good.
By the way I have had nothing but great coments on my blueline sound. I was told by several club members that it sounds better than the QSI M1 sold earlier.
PS Dont listen to BLI about locking the decoders. They dont have to be locked.
Pete
I pray every day I break even, Cause I can really use the money!
I started with nothing and still have most of it left!