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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by bnsf4me ... Does anyone know where I can get an HO scale locomotive with ditch lights and a horn and bell? I have seen some at train shows and became interested in the model, but not the price. It was very tempting, but I thought I could get some cheaper elsewhere. The salesman said that it contained a microchip that operated the sounds and lights. I am very interested buying. [/quote] With the exception of the Broadway Limited locos, I think that all sound and light effects beyond "constant lighting" require DCC. As other posters have noted, it is a great system that often seems expensive at first, but if you consider the amount of work, wire and switches that go into cab control, it is on par. The only "ongoing" expense is decoders for new locos, turnouts, or light installations you want to control through the system. However, when you venture into sound territory, it can get quite expensive. There is a beautiful soundtraxx sound decoder for the Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 that sounds fantastic, and adds a whole new level of realism. But... the cost of the decoder is more than the loco, and is getting relatively more expensive all the time as the loco price continues to drop. Andrew
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