DCC/sound decoder for Spectrum HO #83005 Amtrak Acela HHP-8?

[ripvanwnkl]

Any recommendations/experience for DCC/sound decoder installation for subject loco? 

Thanks. 

[OkieRick]

Is it anything close to this?  http://www.tcsdcc.com/decoderpics/ba.html


...all I have

Luck-
Rick
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[Yampa Bob]

....or is it this one?

http://tinyurl.com/pp8g5d

If so, there may not be enough room for sound. I don't know anything about the Acelas, do they make "sounds"?   

[ripvanwnkl]

Thanks for the info, Rick and Bob.  Altho' I haven't ridden the Acela or any electric in the USA, I rode a bunch of electrics in Europe last year.  They're very quiet, so I'll skip sound and go with motive DCC only.  Looks like simple plug n play. 

[Yampa Bob]

Dave,

"Sounds" like a good idea. (pardon the pun).

Thanks for serving, I am also a veteran. 

[mlrr]

I plan to install sound in my HHPs.

FYI,

The prototype does make sounds.  Aside from (IMO) unique sounding horn, bell that every locomotive has, the locomotives traction motor has a wine and blower sound.  It humms constantly.  Once the locomotive is "cruising" you don't hear it as much but the sound is there and you don't have to concentrate much to hear it.

It may not have the hiss of a steam engine or the roar of a diesel locomotive but it still deserves consideration for sound.

QSI Solutions has plans to make sound files available for the Acela and HHP (virtually the same prime mover).