Quote from: CNE Runner on December 03, 2011, 10:17:12 AM
Thanks for asking this question PF. Mr. Bach Man: I, too, am not sure of the meaning of the moniker "Sound Value". How does this differ (if at all) from the 'Spectrum' line of excellent running locomotives? I noticed, in the January issue of Model Railroader, that Bachmann has come out with a really nice Mogul [2-6-0]. After experiencing the silky running characteristics of my [2] Bachmann Spectrum Americans, as well as my Spectrum GE-45 Ton, I am reluctant to 'plunk down' the better part of $200 for something that isn't up to 'Spectrum' standards. Is a 'Sound Value' product simply a 'Standard' locomotive with a factory-installed sound decoder & speaker?

BTW: Since I am in the asking mode; how about an updated (Spectrum quality) Plymouth WDT...or one of the other critters?

Regards,
Ray

I have seen most of the pre-orders on these to be around 100 dollars. For that price I am probably getting two!
Adam

Could someone please make a video of one?
I really want to see and here them
Adam

on a big layout I do about every three feet. On loops that  i set up every once in a while I have two one on each side. Just keep adding them until it works.
Adam

Two or more feeders. On my layout I have hundreds, But that is for the big layouts.
Adam

This happens due to power dropping. This is true for houses to. You On a loop on the floor I would put two wires connected to the tracks coming from the power pack. If this is on a table, I would drill feeders and solder them, then I would run a bus wire under the layout.
Adari

Here is a video of someone on youtube running one, It looks great. Unfortunately he hasn't put sound in yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBQ7GMykOGA&feature=feedu
Adam

I just want to let you guys know I got a email that they will be in to most hobby shops next week.
The Reason I know this is because I am good friends with a man who owns a local hobby shop.
I cant wait to see them.

I would do a around the wall layout that is 18 inches wide.

I will send you a link in a email. I was checking and he doesn't seem to have anymore for 120 but he has quite a few for 125.
Adam

The only thing about that is that I have never seen a steam engine with patched out lettering. I have seen diesels but not steam.
Do you know where I can find a picture?
Adam

On 18 inch radius it looks ok, 22 is definitely better. But it does work on 18. It sounds great to. I can send you a link to a place that you can get one with sound for 120 dollars plus 8 dollar shipping. I got mine there and it came in 3 days.
Adam

I have one and it will run on 18 inch radius without a hitch. Although most of the time it is on 26 inch radius curves
Adari

I recently Purchased a 4-6-0 with Factory Installed Sound!
It looks amazing and Is painted for the Southern RR.

Now here is my question, how do I get the Factory lettering off?
I want to re-letter this for a industrial Railroad that hauls bricks.
How would I go about doing this. I saw a tutorial on MRR's website and they recommended Micro-Sol.

Thanks a Lot!
Adam

Anything larger then 24 will work. So yes 28 Will work

Alright,
I will be getting one of all of them with sound to do a review on. As with almost all my reviews, it should be positive review.