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Title: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: jktrr on February 03, 2019, 02:58:23 PM
Interested in buying sound module 73339. Does the On30 2-6-0 locomotive need to be DCC-ready, or does this item include all components to install into "bare" unit. (Presume it fits into the tender.) Thank you! 
Title: Re: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: Flare on February 03, 2019, 03:51:11 PM
You presumed correctly, the sound module goes into the tender of the 2-6-0s with DCC pre-installed.  (And they will run on analog layouts as well.)

The analog-only 2-6-0s are not compatible with the drop-in sound module in any way.


I'm not seeing part 73339 though, did you mean 44957?
Title: Re: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: Hunt on February 03, 2019, 04:16:22 PM
The 73339  Sound Module is sounds only add-on to a unique 21-pin DCC decoder only available factory installed in On30 locomotives with the DCC-Equipped and sound-ready feature.


Title: Re: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: Hunt on February 03, 2019, 04:35:43 PM
Quote from: Flare on February 03, 2019, 03:51:11 PM
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I'm not seeing part 73339 though, did you mean 44957?


Micro-Mark is listing the 44957 Bachmann 16 Bit Tsunami Plug and Play Sound Module for On30 2-6-0 Steam Locomotives as Item #: 73339

Click Here  (https://www.micromark.com/Bachmann-16-Bit-Tsunami-Plug-and-Play-Sound-Module-for-On30-2-6-0-Steam-Locomotives)

Title: Re: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: jktrr on February 04, 2019, 06:39:55 AM
So must insert BACH 44957 (MM 73339) in DCC equipped loco as it is a "sound only" component? (More practical for 2-6-0's sold bare to just have available DCC sound decoders installed, rather than this Tsunami item?
Title: Re: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: jktrr on February 04, 2019, 07:13:20 AM
Does the Bachmann item (44957) include a speaker?
Title: Re: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: efehser on February 04, 2019, 11:33:00 AM
The Bachmann item does NOT include a speaker. It is meant to plug into a fully equipped loco.
Title: Re: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: Flare on February 04, 2019, 12:01:07 PM
Bachmann's 'Sound Ready' locos such as the DCC 2-6-0s do have speakers, but do not come with the sound module.

If you already have an analog 2-6-0, it's possible to install a Tsunami 2 sound decoder and a speaker, I've done it using this guide.

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/mogul_dcc/


It's also possible to upgrade an analog 2-6-0 leaving the tender bare, Soundtraxx's 810112 speaker is just the right size to fit in the rectangular hole at the back of the cab.

(https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20181027_191540251_zpsdsxcwrdw.jpg)
Title: Re: Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos
Post by: golfduffer on April 03, 2019, 07:46:54 PM
can the 44597 for 2-6 also be used for 4-6, just interested