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Title: Add on sound for DCC Steam Locos
Post by: trainmaster971 on December 12, 2008, 05:05:16 PM
I have just received a new GS-4 with DCC on-board without sound.  It will be operated on a straight DC layout. Is there an aftermarket distributor that has a plug in sound unit that would work.  I have tried MRC sound units for DCC ready locos with unsatisfactory results. They drew too much amperage resulting in insufficient power available for the motor.
Title: Re: Add on sound for DCC Steam Locos
Post by: SteamGene on December 12, 2008, 08:35:14 PM
What power pack were you using?
Gene
Title: Re: Add on sound for DCC Steam Locos
Post by: trainmaster971 on January 05, 2009, 02:59:34 PM
I have both a MRC 2400 and a MRC 2500.  Plenty of power and amperage available. The MRC sound unit cuts the loco down to where it barely makes it up grade with its consist.  Without the MRC sound unit it requires about 75% throttle to make the grade.
Title: Re: Add on sound for DCC Steam Locos
Post by: SteamGene on January 05, 2009, 04:05:08 PM
The new 1800 series decoders seem quite good.
Gene
Title: Re: Add on sound for DCC Steam Locos
Post by: Frisco on January 05, 2009, 09:10:05 PM
Their are not any DC pnly sound systems that are really good. However almost all DCC sound systems work on DC. If you want a plug in installition then you should probaly go with Loksound decoders. These produce verry good sound but are a little spendy.
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