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Title: Sound for 4-4-0 outside frame model 28324?
Post by: OahuRR_guy on January 08, 2012, 10:14:04 AM
Just ventured into ON30 and bought my first DCC Bachmann loco, a 4-4-0 model 28324. I'd like to add sound to it. Any suggestions for a sound only DCC controller? I've seen the Digitrax SFX004 which is a plug in sound controller (plug in is what I prefer). Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Bob
Title: Re: Sound for 4-4-0 outside frame model 28324?
Post by: Steve Magee on January 08, 2012, 08:14:19 PM
Hi Bob

I would strongly suggest you consider a combined sound and motor controller like a Tsunami, QSI or even ESU Loksound Select. (I might have included a Zimo MX644 decoder in that list but the only one that I have installed, a 21-pin version into a 2-6-6-2 articulated, went "pffft" as the pre-packed factory smoke escaped, so am waiting on its replacement before commenting.)

That way you get the sound you want plus an appreciable improvement in motor control.

Steve Magee
Newcastle NSW Aust
Title: Re: Sound for 4-4-0 outside frame model 28324?
Post by: kcsivils1 on January 08, 2012, 08:26:45 PM
I used the Tsunami and it works well. I used the light narrow gauge locomotive version, don't recall the sku number.
Title: Re: Sound for 4-4-0 outside frame model 28324?
Post by: pjf on January 09, 2012, 12:28:21 AM
MRC #1908 sounder only less than $40 on E-bay. I have 2 and 3 more others also MRC.  It works for me but I am happy with the basic steam sounds and my grand children are entertained.