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Title: DCC/sound decoder for Spectrum HO #83005 Amtrak Acela HHP-8?
Post by: ripvanwnkl on June 01, 2009, 10:58:00 AM
Any recommendations/experience for DCC/sound decoder installation for subject loco? 

Thanks. 
Title: Re: DCC/sound decoder for Spectrum HO #83005 Amtrak Acela HHP-8?
Post by: OkieRick on June 01, 2009, 11:39:01 PM


Is it anything close to this?  http://www.tcsdcc.com/decoderpics/ba.html


...all I have

Luck-
Rick
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Title: Re: DCC/sound decoder for Spectrum HO #83005 Amtrak Acela HHP-8?
Post by: Yampa Bob on June 05, 2009, 01:27:35 AM
....or is it this one?

http://tinyurl.com/pp8g5d

If so, there may not be enough room for sound. I don't know anything about the Acelas, do they make "sounds"?    ???
Title: Re: DCC/sound decoder for Spectrum HO #83005 Amtrak Acela HHP-8?
Post by: ripvanwnkl on June 05, 2009, 07:37:54 AM
Thanks for the info, Rick and Bob.  Altho' I haven't ridden the Acela or any electric in the USA, I rode a bunch of electrics in Europe last year.  They're very quiet, so I'll skip sound and go with motive DCC only.  Looks like simple plug n play. 
Title: Re: DCC/sound decoder for Spectrum HO #83005 Amtrak Acela HHP-8?
Post by: Yampa Bob on June 05, 2009, 04:39:09 PM
Dave,

"Sounds" like a good idea. (pardon the pun).

Thanks for serving, I am also a veteran.  8)
Title: Re: DCC/sound decoder for Spectrum HO #83005 Amtrak Acela HHP-8?
Post by: mlrr on August 18, 2009, 01:21:46 PM
I plan to install sound in my HHPs.

FYI,

The prototype does make sounds.  Aside from (IMO) unique sounding horn, bell that every locomotive has, the locomotives traction motor has a wine and blower sound.  It humms constantly.  Once the locomotive is "cruising" you don't hear it as much but the sound is there and you don't have to concentrate much to hear it.

It may not have the hiss of a steam engine or the roar of a diesel locomotive but it still deserves consideration for sound.

QSI Solutions has plans to make sound files available for the Acela and HHP (virtually the same prime mover).