Please. I'm not trying to force sound on everyone. I just wish Bachmann would give us an option...sound or no sound.

It can be quite a project to install sound on a locomotive, especially for people like me who fare poorly with electicity.

I finally made it back to Durango last year and rode the Durango & Silverton. I had a chance to talk with the conductor about how fast (or slow) we were going. He informed me that the train usually travels at 15-20 MPH...and much slower on the High Line. I asked just how fast they could go..."Well, the conductor pondered, we could get her up to 35 or 40 MPH, but I wouldn't want to be on it!"

Which leads me to the reason for posting this and opening it up to feedback. At just what speed should we be running our trains on our miniture empires?

Personally, I've been turning down the speed on my engines so that they more creep along rather than jiddy-up-and-go. By keeping the speed low I can streatch out my very limited mainline, thereby making the run seem longer.

Any thoughts...?

Mr. Bach-man:

After acquiring one steam locomotive with sound I've decided everything MUST have sound from now on. It just opens up a whole new world!

On new releases can you PLEASE offer sound already installed?

Quote from: r0bert on January 15, 2008, 03:42:17 PM
retail price for the North America will be $300, with a street price of around $180-200.
also, before jumping out and ordering a unit from a UK dealer, understand that the power supply will not work here in North America, you will just have to wait for the release of the US model, or spend extra $$$ for a new power supply.

Never considered that. A BIG thanks for that information.

Quote from: pdlethbridge on August 02, 2007, 12:18:30 AM
I've seen it for E79.

Any recommendations

Quote from: pdlethbridge on August 02, 2007, 12:18:30 AM
I've seen it for E79.

Any recommendations

Can someone explain how you can wire additional power to kick it up a couple of amps?

Is there any way to install sound in a side rod gas loco? The one I have is DCC equiped. I'm not good with electronics, so it has to be simple.

I'm brand new to On30. Just love all the new products coming out. A recent trip to Durango convinced me I just have to get into On30.

Thanks