Go to the bottom of page 1 to see it done.
http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21677&whichpage=1
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There is no best, only what you like best. MRC is not one of them.
SoundTraxxx recommends the below for the Bachmann 2-6-6-2.
http://www.soundtraxx.com/choose/step3.php?t=ho&s=Bachmann
You can cut back the shrink a little on the Tsunami, pull the 9 pin connector and install the tender 9 pin connector. The below link will show you how to do this in Curriculum and SoundTraxx links.
http://www.mrdccu.com/
Store the links in Favorites. I can see you will need them.
I am sure it was not obvious but this discussion should be in the DCC and electrical forum. Some may subscribe only to that forum.
Rich
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Hi folks, I am looking to buy the Mantua Classic 2-6-6-2 tender engine, which is available in Western Maryland livery (representing a Western Maryland Class M-1a) either DCC ready with 9-pin plug (Mantua 345002), or with DCC and MRC Digital Sound fitted (Mantua 345102). .
I have viewed / listened to You-Tube clips of the real thing and of the MRC equipped version, and the latter was not very convincing. I am wondering:
- can anyone please advise on / recommend the best sound system for this engine?
- is the 9-pin plug a limitation in fitting alternatives to the MRC?
- does the DCC ready version come with the tender prepared for a speaker, or does it require holes to be drilled, etc.?
- is there anything else I need to know, or any helpful reference sites on fitting out the DCC ready version and getting the best sound files for this 1910 vintage comparatively lightweight 2-6-6-2?
One option would be to buy the version with MRC sound and then replace it if not satisfied, but that would be expensive.
I would be grateful for any advice,
TIA,
Bill.