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Sound for Bachmann Spectrum 4-4-0

Started by wsl3cpa, June 25, 2013, 12:20:01 PM

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wsl3cpa

I have a Bachmann Spectrum Maryland & Pennsylvania 4-4-0 #4 which is DCC equipped. I also have a Bachmann Spectrum Maryland & Pennsylvania 4-4-0 #6 which is DCC and sound equipped.  I love the sound on the #6 and would like to add sound to the #4.  I have looked inside the tenders of both engines (which on the outside appear to be identical except for the numbers) and saw what appears to be a plug-n-play sound module and speaker in the #6.  My question is simple, does Bachmann sell the plug-n-play sound unit and speaker (light steam) separately?  If so, what are the part numbers and how do I order?  If not, can anyone recommend where I could obtain a plug-n-play sound unit and speaker?

richg

If you look in the Parts page, Bachmann only sells three Sound Modules, not sound decoders and only for specific locos.

Below is a link to the SoundTraxx site for Bachmann locos. I have done the 4-4-0 with the recommend decoder and speaker. It was Not plug and play.

http://www.soundtraxx.com/choose/step3.php?t=ho&s=Bachmann

There is a cheaper brand but I am not at liberty to say which. It has less features and not quite a good as the Tsunami. I doubt it would be plug and play with such a small tender.

Rich

wsl3cpa

Thanks for your help.  That site was perfect.

richg

Glad to help.
Take a good look at the below link. Pay particular attention to Curriculum. It will not answer all questions but he gives a lot of info about DCC and DCC with sound, particularly, SoundTraxx. Store the link in Favorites.
Bruce use to own and run Litchfield until re retired.

http://www.mrdccu.com/

Rich