Good Evening All,
The FA, RS3, and S2 & S4 units do not have a start up sound if what you mean is when the sound comes on you get the sound of a prime mover kicking over to run mode. The sound of these engines will come on in idle mode when put on the tracks or when track power is turned on. As for other sound decoders, it depends on the manufacturer, but many come on as the Bachmann engines do, but with the start sound that was previously asked about. Others come on only once the engine address is put into the system. I have 6 of the value sound engines from Bachmann and they are some of the best running, pulling, and great sounding engines that I own and I have sound engines from Atlas, Bowser, and Intermountain. For the price, you cannot beat the Bachmann equipment. BTW......Mr B. It would be nice to see other road names available such as Reading on the RS3s(olive green scheme) and the F7 units. I also got a chance to see the new GG1 up close on Friday and you have another winner Bachmann.
The FA, RS3, and S2 & S4 units do not have a start up sound if what you mean is when the sound comes on you get the sound of a prime mover kicking over to run mode. The sound of these engines will come on in idle mode when put on the tracks or when track power is turned on. As for other sound decoders, it depends on the manufacturer, but many come on as the Bachmann engines do, but with the start sound that was previously asked about. Others come on only once the engine address is put into the system. I have 6 of the value sound engines from Bachmann and they are some of the best running, pulling, and great sounding engines that I own and I have sound engines from Atlas, Bowser, and Intermountain. For the price, you cannot beat the Bachmann equipment. BTW......Mr B. It would be nice to see other road names available such as Reading on the RS3s(olive green scheme) and the F7 units. I also got a chance to see the new GG1 up close on Friday and you have another winner Bachmann.