HarryHotspur wrote: MisterBeasley wrote: "Get one sound engine and you're hooked." Yup, that sounds about right.I bought a Proto 0-6-0 with sound, and then added sound myself to an Alco RSC-3. Next was an SW-8 switcher, which I found with sound at Walthers for $100. Then, it was a BLI Hudson, again purchased with sound.I just finished adding sound to a trolley car, using a downloadable Digitrax sound decoder.Next, I'll probably look into adding sound to one of my GP-9's. They don't get much action anymore, unless, as you suggested, they're consisted with the Alco to make some noise. I'd also like sound in my S1, but that's going to be a tight fit. (The SW-8, a similar engine in size, needs traction tires to make up for the low weight of an engine filled with a speaker and electronics.)The old, old, noisy Athearn F7's probably aren't worth it. They're too noisy all by themselves. The subway cars can't be heard, as they spend their days in the tunnels. The other trolley, maybe, and the other Geep will likely get sound in the future if the first one comes out well.You need to get those things kids call "bass shakers" and hook 'em up to your stereo. Then when the subway comes by your whole room will shake. Very realistic.
MisterBeasley wrote: "Get one sound engine and you're hooked." Yup, that sounds about right.I bought a Proto 0-6-0 with sound, and then added sound myself to an Alco RSC-3. Next was an SW-8 switcher, which I found with sound at Walthers for $100. Then, it was a BLI Hudson, again purchased with sound.I just finished adding sound to a trolley car, using a downloadable Digitrax sound decoder.Next, I'll probably look into adding sound to one of my GP-9's. They don't get much action anymore, unless, as you suggested, they're consisted with the Alco to make some noise. I'd also like sound in my S1, but that's going to be a tight fit. (The SW-8, a similar engine in size, needs traction tires to make up for the low weight of an engine filled with a speaker and electronics.)The old, old, noisy Athearn F7's probably aren't worth it. They're too noisy all by themselves. The subway cars can't be heard, as they spend their days in the tunnels. The other trolley, maybe, and the other Geep will likely get sound in the future if the first one comes out well.
"Get one sound engine and you're hooked." Yup, that sounds about right.
I bought a Proto 0-6-0 with sound, and then added sound myself to an Alco RSC-3. Next was an SW-8 switcher, which I found with sound at Walthers for $100. Then, it was a BLI Hudson, again purchased with sound.
I just finished adding sound to a trolley car, using a downloadable Digitrax sound decoder.
Next, I'll probably look into adding sound to one of my GP-9's. They don't get much action anymore, unless, as you suggested, they're consisted with the Alco to make some noise. I'd also like sound in my S1, but that's going to be a tight fit. (The SW-8, a similar engine in size, needs traction tires to make up for the low weight of an engine filled with a speaker and electronics.)
The old, old, noisy Athearn F7's probably aren't worth it. They're too noisy all by themselves. The subway cars can't be heard, as they spend their days in the tunnels. The other trolley, maybe, and the other Geep will likely get sound in the future if the first one comes out well.
You need to get those things kids call "bass shakers" and hook 'em up to your stereo. Then when the subway comes by your whole room will shake. Very realistic.
Yeah, we New York City residents know that. They say the Empire State Building sways because of the winds at those heights, but we know better since there are lots of subway tunnels all around it.
Irv
nscaleboy77 wrote: Well since im in N Scale and unless i buy a 500.00 broadway limited that wouldnt match anything im modeling, i like to make the train noises myself.CAABooom, clash clash, inshatttt insssshatt, ca cling, ca cling, trough trough trrrrough, woooooooooo, wooooooo, chugga chugga, choo choo, troughhhh troughhh troughhh.
Well since im in N Scale and unless i buy a 500.00 broadway limited that wouldnt match anything im modeling, i like to make the train noises myself.
CAABooom, clash clash, inshatttt insssshatt, ca cling, ca cling, trough trough trrrrough, woooooooooo, wooooooo, chugga chugga, choo choo, troughhhh troughhh troughhh.
I thought of doing that but my wife already thinks that a 59 year old playing with trains is already on the edge of senility. If I make the sounds she'll really think it's already set in! Besides I save the sounds for when I'm watching Victory at Sea reruns.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Jon - just listened to your great videos and love the whistle on the FM H15-44. I think I remember hearing that when I was a kid on ACYRR.
Question - how easily did the Soundtraxx fit into the RS-1 and the FM H15-44 cabs?
jake9 wrote: Question - how easily did the Soundtraxx fit into the RS-1 and the FM H15-44 cabs?
The decoders fit quite easily into the long hood. The hard part is finding somewhere to fit the speaker afterwards. (I made an enclosure that fits in the cab space and the short hood.)
Here is a similar example for an RS2 - the plastic sides around the speaker have a top made of electrician's tape so I can access the LED if necessary, but still provides the necessary 'box lid' for the speaker baffle
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