Are all of the SOS boads the same? So is it just a difference of the 3 wires to the engine vs. wires to pickups on the tender? I have the board loose from the tender and still no luck - no steam sound and no whistle. Are there specific components on the board known to go bad that could be replaced?
don
Lionelking313 wrote:I never heard of a SOS board with 3 wires going to the engine...Mark
I never heard of a SOS board with 3 wires going to the engine...
Mark
The Hudsons(783,784,785) had 3 wire SOS connectors between engine & tender - part number 8306-61 is the female/engine side connector.
Rob
I should of said, I have many speakers too in my parts drawer just in case.
I never heard of a SOS board with 3 wires going to the engine, usually one to the speaker, one to the pick up roller and 1 to the engine itself, the later models, at either a male and female going to the engine, and the last of the sound of steam units, have a pin plug.
The speakers usually dont blow, I many extra speakers too just in case.
If the ciruict is in the tender, and ready to go, try it out, but do my repair suggestion first. It should sound like a static sound, synchronized with the drivers (pre historic Railsounds)
Let me know if you need anymore Help.
Not worth that much if recent sales are any indication (which is another strong argument for putting her on the rails and cranking the handle of the transformer).
Ive been offerd between $500 and $750 dollars for it. But i will never ever sell it. I seen them sell on ebay used between 3 and 4 hundred.
I received it as a present when i was 4 and my grandfather had a standard guage setup. So we always ran his blue comet. Which became mine. So i had it in storage and to this day its so nice that i cant use. There not many left new in the box. [/img]
Berk765 wrote: Why dont you run that Blue Comet? Whew, if I had it, I'd probably die if I didn't run it. But I bet its worth some serious money.
Why dont you run that Blue Comet? Whew, if I had it, I'd probably die if I didn't run it. But I bet its worth some serious money.
Give me steam locomotives or give me DEATH!
Berkshire Junction, bringing fourth the cry of the Iron Horse since 1900.
I have one that's new in the box. I never took it out of the plastic. Hope nothing happen to it. This thred got me nervous now.
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Lionelking313 wrote: Since I have become sort of a pro with the Sound of Steam Ciruit Boards, and repairing them, I will advise not to use new foam rubber pads. Use double sided foam tape if instead. It does not deterioate like the foam pads. Thouroughly clean the tender frame by scraping all the old residue off, and apply small strips of foam tape. After apply the circuit board to the tape, and firmly press, try it out before installing the shell, if all goes well, great. If not, it could be the board was fried when it came in contact with the tender frame itself. Let me know, This is what happened to many Lionel 8206 Small hudsons, one of the first MPC Steamers with the new whistle in 1972. I have several mint 8206 steamers, I replaced the pads with foam tape, and the SOS and Whistle work great! Better then the air driven whistles. I have several brand new SOS circuit boards available if needed. Mark
Since I have become sort of a pro with the Sound of Steam Ciruit Boards, and repairing them, I will advise not to use new foam rubber pads. Use double sided foam tape if instead. It does not deterioate like the foam pads. Thouroughly clean the tender frame by scraping all the old residue off, and apply small strips of foam tape. After apply the circuit board to the tape, and firmly press, try it out before installing the shell, if all goes well, great. If not, it could be the board was fried when it came in contact with the tender frame itself. Let me know, This is what happened to many Lionel 8206 Small hudsons, one of the first MPC Steamers with the new whistle in 1972. I have several mint 8206 steamers, I replaced the pads with foam tape, and the SOS and Whistle work great! Better then the air driven whistles. I have several brand new SOS circuit boards available if needed.
Mark, any tips on testing the SOS board? I'd hate to buy a new one only to find out that maybe the speaker was bad. I have the board with 3-wire connection to the engine. Do you know of any specific voltages, resistance, etc. I could check on the components? Is there a way to test the board without the being connected to the engine? And if the board is shot, could I buy one from you?
thx, Don.
Bill
The best fix is to order " Bracket Mounting Horn Board" Part # 600-8708-085. I thinck they are $1.25 Each. It works perfect.
B C Bill
"No childhood should be without a train!"
Lionelking313 wrote:Since I have become sort of a pro with the Sound of Steam Ciruit Boards, and repairing them, I will advise not to use new foam rubber pads... Mark
Since I have become sort of a pro with the Sound of Steam Ciruit Boards, and repairing them, I will advise not to use new foam rubber pads...
I have to agree with this too. I use the "HandiTak" adhesive made into 4 or 6 little standoff "pads" instead of foam or tapes. It stays pliable and comes off clean whenever you need it to.
Ah,
I have always wanted this set. I am quite a fan of the MPC FARR, FF, and Passenger sets. I hope you enjoy your set very much.
Cheese
Nick! :)
Hello Bill!
Go ahead & get a New Board for your Blue Comet & I'll help you pay for it if you want to as I know Jeff from many previous dealings for parts & I would hate to see you get soured by a Lemon Board, so to speak. Just PM or e-mail me at: Kwoodworth816@hotmail.com. Take Care & have a fun day.
The sound board was mounted on foam rubber and has probably rotted away. That is what is causing short. Hope this helps.
The Foam Board that holds the Sound of Steam Circuit Board may no longer be good & as a result, the Circuit Board may have shorted out. Never fear though. Try Jeff Kane at the Train Tender Website & see if he has Both the Sound of Steam Board & the Sticky Foam to hold it in place. He will know what you're talking about as he is very knowledgeble about Lionel Parts. Hope this helps. BTW- I used to ride my Bike to Willoughby Trains in 1978 & the Engine for the Blue Comet was $115.00 Brand new & the Passenger Cars were $16.00 each! Quite a buy then! You have a nice Train there, Bill & I hope you enjoy it for many years to come. Take Care.
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