I have just started to run my new Nickle Plate Road 765 with DCC Sound Value on board. I am getting the Chugging. I have only heard the whistle for one short blow. I have to have the power pack (TECHII Model Train Rail Power1400) on a very low setting for the Bell to ring maybe one time, I have had ring 2 times one time.
The Tech II power pack will be near to 1/4 of it's rotation before the locomotive may sound the bell.
I am curious if I should be using a different power source or maybe a certain type of wire. I am using the wire from the type couplers that I have cut and connected with screws on my power section.n of track with the screw connecters.
I am also curious if I should be using the re-railing piece to connect power source.

Thanks for all informations

Jonathan,
Thanks for your info

I'm setting up a layout with two loops. I have just received your 284 Berkshire Steam Locomotive & Tender W/DCC Sound Valve. I read the starter's guide & confused. The guide talks about using a 12Volt DC power pack or a NMRA-Compatible DCC Command Station.
I was looking at the TECH 7 Ampac 780 Transformer. I am not sure if this one is to STRONG to use for the BERKSHIRE w/sound and power the inside loop. Could you please point to a good Transformer?
If I would need 1 for each loop, please let me know and suggest good ones.\
Thanks Randy