Sound in the engines, Diesel and Steam

[Anonymous]

Welcome all comments on performance of Aristo, Sierra, Phoenix and Proto 2.0 sound units. Is therer a preferred shop that installs these units? Is it a chore to do it yourself?

[cacole]

No, installation is not that difficult in a steam engine because the sound unit can go into the tender. Diesels are another story.

The only sound system I have ever used is the SoundTraxx Sierra. I have had problems with them, and switched to the SoundTraxx DSX Sound-Only decoders because I run everything on battery power and the AirWire900 Wireless DCC System.

The Phoenix has the best available sound that I have heard, but it is also very expensive compared to the other systems -- so you get what you pay for.

I have no experience with Aristo or Proto.

Several companies advertise in Garden Railways magazine that they can install a system for you, so look there.

I have never had to use his services, but one that is close to me and who does excellent work is Litchfield Station. His web site is http://www.litchfieldstation.com

Other members would be able to suggest locations near you that do custom installations if you'd please fill out your profile so we know where you live. Scroll up to the top of the page and click on "Update Profile."

[Anonymous]

The LGB units are really easy to fit, when i was at Troy's place we put an electric unit into a steam engine and sure enough we had a steam engine going around that sounded just like an electric train.rgds ian