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- Page 1 SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 1 SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 1 4/30/24 9:52 AM 4/30/24 9:52 AM...
- Page 2 21 pin MTC receptacle should you decide to install DCC at a later date. Our SD45X should accept any 21 pin DCC decoder. One new and exciting feature of your new Museum Quality SD45X is that it has the latest version of ESU software installed which includes the “Full Throttle”...
- Page 3 THE MODEL Your ScaleTrains SD45X model is a meticulously designed and crafted model to match the prototype. DCC and Sound equipped SD45X models include an on-board sound system, featuring speakers designed to replicate the roar of the prototype. Also included are sounds for the horn, bell, and various auxiliary systems.
- Page 4 LUBRICATION Your ScaleTrains locomotive represents hours of careful research and design work, and we are proud to present it to you. With the right care, it should provide years and years of model railroading enjoyment. Out of the box, the model should be ready for service and no lubrication should be necessary, as it has been carefully lubricated at the factory for optimum performance.
- Page 5 DCC instructions for factory sound equipped models. GETTING STARTED ScaleTrains models begin with the sound off when you first put the locomotive on the track and may be addressed initially using DCC address: 3. On DCC, pressing F8 will initiate the Start Up cycle. The Start Up cycle for...
- Page 6 If you are installing a sound decoder, you will have the most realistic model available today! Due to the many lighting features that our Museum Quality EMD SD45X is equipped with, we have added a series of DIP switches to the main circuit board.
- Page 7 Alarm Bell Curve Squeal Short Air Let Off Traction Motors Start Delay Manual Notching Logic Switch Flange 26L Brake Set/Release Empty Empty Cooling Shutters CV32=2 Brake Squeal CV32=2 Gear Shift Sound SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 7 SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 7 4/30/24 9:52 AM 4/30/24 9:52 AM...
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Page 8: Function Chart
Information for function mapping, sound slots and more can be found in ESU technical manual #51989 for the Loksound V5 DCC decoder. The document is available for download at www.LokSound.com. SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 8 SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 8 4/30/24 9:52 AM 4/30/24 9:52 AM... - Page 9 F5 CLASS LIGHTS The SD45X is equipped with changeable tri-color class lights (per prototype). The colors signified train status on the prototype: Green: Second section of the same train symbol/number White: “Extra”...
- Page 10 BASIC DCC FUNCTIONS (continued) CAB and CONSOLE LIGHTING Your EMD SD45X model features active and autonomous lighting to temporarily (15 seconds) illuminate the cab light during Start Up to stimulate your engineer needing light for the starting of the locomotive. It also features illuminated control stand lighting that will come on during the start sequence and stay on during operation.
- Page 11 CVs cannot be adjusted if you are operating your DCC & Sound Equipped model on a DC powered track. If you will operate your ScaleTrains HO locomotive on DCC, it is recommended that you download, read and understand the appropriate Loksound decoder manual for the decoder in use in your model.
- Page 12 (voltage to motor) from Vstart to Vmid with throttle speed step advances. Once you reach the Vmid set voltage, larger increases will occur from Vmid to Vmax as you advance the throttle. SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 12 SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 12 4/30/24 9:52 AM...
- Page 13 • Program CV17 = 207 • Program CV18 = 167 Your decoder is now programmed to address 4007.* * You must still program Bit 5 of CV29 to recognize the long address. SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 13 SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 13 4/30/24 9:52 AM 4/30/24 9:52 AM...
- Page 14 ScaleTrains locomotive. CV163 / 164 Alternate Horn And Bell Sounds Your new ScaleTrains locomotive will come to you with the correct horn and bell right out of the box per the specific prototype. In case you would like to...
- Page 15 Advanced Consist Function Group 3 Advanced Consist Function Group 4 *For FRONT only to operate, enter 1. For REAR only to operate, enter 2. @ 2023 ESU Electronic Solutions @ 2023 ScaleTrains.com, Inc. SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 15 SXT82072 SD45X-LOCOMOTIVE-MANUAL.indd 15 4/30/24 9:52 AM...
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Page 16: Product Support
Damages due to improperly storing, handling, or packaging are not covered under warranty. If ScaleTrains.com deems the product to be defective, we will either (1) repair (2) replace the item, or (3) offer a store credit redeemable at ScaleTrains.com toward a future purchase.
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