Good Evening all,
I have tried to find a sound file or video of a Whitcomb diesel to listen to the prime mover sound. There are a couple on YouTube but for me, not very good. Is there any way I can hear a sound sample of the sound decoder offered by Bachmann for this engine?
I dont think the sound unit is available yet for the Whitcomb Diesel, it certainly isnt here in the UK and new items generally arrive here boefore they do in the USA.
Thanks for your response Steve. If that is fact that the sound module is not ready yet, then that makes my decision MUCH easier to go with another sound unit. Will get either a Cummins diesel or a Baldwin for light switchers. But, that being said, this is one sweet engine. It runs great and will take the tightest radii I have on my railroad, that being 18r.
Dear Bob,
The sound units are, in fact, available, and they sound great!
Sorry to make your decision harder!
Come to York!
Best,
the Bach-man
Click Here (http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=487_935_936&products_id=5678)Whitcomb Plug-and-Play Sound Module, Bachmann Online Store
Mr. Bach-man,
Will that sound decoder work on my Bachmann G scale 45 ton diesel switcher? If so, any installation tips?
Thanks,
Chuck
Dear Charon,
No, it won't, because it's not a decoder. It's the sound portion of the existing decoder.
Try a Soundtraxx decoder.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Aah, I understand.
Thanks Bach-man.
Chuck
I put up a video on YouTube with a demo of my new Whitcomb. I show off all the sounds. The sound quality is very good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0aPAIUh2Tg
Nice job on the video, Mike !
Sincerely,
Joe Satnik
Dear Mike,
Nice job!
Did you notice that upon start-up first one engine is heard, followed by the other? It's a really cool effect!
Thanks!
the Bach-man
Mr. Bach-man,
Will the sound work on a DC layout, or does it have to be DCC?
I am thinking of building a small On30 layout to match my Fn3.
Thanx,
Chuck
Dear Charon,
It will work on analog, but you have less control of individual sounds.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Bach-man,
Thanks for your response. I thought that was the case with the sound, but wanted to make sure.
Also, I found three Spectrum On30 B&O boxcars still in the boxes in my "you're at your own risk going into it" train closet. Can't remember when or why I bought them, but they should look good behind one of those diesels.
Thanks again,
Chuck
For info;l
Whitcomb Sound modules arrived in the UK retailers this week (24th NOV) I received one today along with 6 more 18' Freight cars from Tower-Models.com today
I installed the sound module in my Whitcomb today, it took about 10 mins to do very easy!
Just a couple of points to note, the Tsunami installation states that the 2 airtanks are secured by 2 screws in each one, this is not correct the \Airtanks are a simple clip fit, once they are removed to screws can be located underneath, also the side railings have to be unclipped from the cab sides to allow the whole body section to lift off.
I find the sound is very acceptable, I have no idea how the real thing would sound, but the sound is like a typical small diesel loco.
Also of note is the fact that there are FIVE different airhorn sounds, which are accessed via CV 115,
REMEMBER if installing a sound module ... reset the on board decoder FIRST (Value 8 in CV8) It is worth doing this even if the factory settings have not been altered..
I really like this loco although its a diesel I think it is one of the Best From Bachmann 0n30 so far
Good Morning all,
I opted to put another manufacture's Baldwin sound module in my center cab. From what I have heard on YouTube, the sound I chose is very close to the Bachmann sound. But, the sound is only a SMALL part of what makes the a GREAT engine. It will be the only diesel power on my On30 railroad and I am glad I made the purchase.
Now the next step is to encourage Bachmann to release a small 2-8-2 in On30.
As a matter of interest what alternative brand did you use?
I assume that you removed the existing Bachmann factory fitted decoder but utilised the on board speakers?
I am intersted in your application as in the event of my purchasing a 2nd Whitcomb i would like to have the sound slightly different.
The sound from the bachmann supplied sound module actually sounds a lot better in real time, than the sounds I have heard on You tube (so far)!!