Bachmann GP9 DCC & sound

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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I already have a DCC Bachmann GP9 in which I changed the Bachmann decoder with a NCE decoder for better speed control and silence. I can have a second one for cheap and I wonder if, this time, I should put sound in it as there is a place for a speaker in the fuel tank. Both would make a nice consist with sound.

  • Is there anyone that performed that installation?
  • Which decoder should I buy for good sound?
  • Which speaker?
  • Is there any special issue with that specific model?
2

Guy,

You could review this if you like;

http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/bachmann_gp9.pdf

Cheers,

Frank

3

Also go to the Bachmann web site and under ask the Bach-man click on the search button. Search for GP7 sound install by bapguy. The thread will be the first one. Scroll down to see a photo of my install using a decoder for a Bowser F unit. I like these as they have the keep alive caps built in and the resisters for LED’s. Scroll down some more and see my explanation. I used a 3/4" speaker and the sound is plenty loud. Joe

4

How come,I feel like someone just walked on my grave,like the old expression goes…[:-^]

Cheers,[D]

Frank

5

Frank,

??? [^o)]

6

Guy,

That wasn’t meant for You!!!

That link, I gave should have answered,all your ques…[Y]

Cheers,[D]

Frank

7

Frank, I was just giving another option is all. Joe

8

Not to worry,Joe,I was just playing…Havn’t used that line,in a long time…

Cheers, [D]

Frank

9

Could that be a fishing line? Or a 1 liner? Take my wife please!!! Joe

10

Joe,

Well see that is a problem,I’m happily divorced for 20yrs,I don’t go fishing and I don’t have any linings…As a matter of fact,I havn’t driven my car but twice this year…[(-D] [(-D]

Cheers, [D]

Frank