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Andy, I agree with the other posts here: Likely a Soundtraxx Tsunami "HO-sized" decoder, older TSU1 or newer TSU2, and a Soundtraxx keep alive. If so, the decoder probably has a 1A or 1.5A continuous run capability. I think the TSU2 has a logo printed on the flat side that seems to have been taped to a piece of styrene (or is it metal)?

If you can get the loco on a programming track you may be able to read the decoder type CVs with your throttle. You would be able to read at least some manufacturer/type info with JMRI DecoderPro. You might have to disconnect the keep alive unit from the decoder to read it.  Reading CV7 and CV8 might give you a clue as to make and model.

If the decoder's not damaged and it is a 1A or 1.5A Tsunami, it should be fine to run that loco with the motors wired in series and pulling 10 or so cars on level track.     

Good luck!

Pete

Last edited by Pete M

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