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?
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
Thanks for your help. That site was perfect.
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