Broadway Limited has a two-button add on controller to sound the horn and ring the bell on their Quantum Sound equipped engines. This allows users without DCC to use these functions, I have one for my On30 C-16 steam engine.
Lionel HO engines also have Quantum Sound modules. Will the Broadway Limited Sidekick operate the sounds on their engines too?
I know Lionel appears to be on the way out of the HO scale business, and am interested in their UP Veranda Turbine at the sale price.
Bob Boudreau
Bob–I don’t know about working with the Lionel setup, but I have a Sidekick on my DC setup for my BLI’s. One thing you need to watch out for–if you’re running a BLI and a regular locomotive at the same time–everytime you hit the Sidekick for the whistle or bell, the other non-BLI loco will change direction. Found that out the second day I had the little critter–derailed a 25-car reefer block behind my non-BLI when it jerked backward at 35mph. It was funny at the time, but it taught me a lesson. ONLY USE THE SIDEKICK WHEN YOU’RE RUNNING NOTHING BUT BLI LOCOS. Other than that, it’s a pretty cool little accessory.
Tom
I use the Sidekick with my Lionel Challenger and it works just fine. I also use it with my Atlas Train Master with the same result. And it is certainly better than using the reversing switch itself.
Hello Listers.
My revised trackside R/C system is now available.
Part of this updated system is a new programme for controlling QSI® sound equipped locos such as BLI® and Lionel® etc real time from a small handpiece.
The system provides super smooth speed control, direction change, a short toot, long toot and Bell ON-OFF.
Switch easily between this programme and regular DC.
Full details are at my website.
Scroll down the page and click on “TRACKSIDE R/C”.
Best wishes,
Tony Walsham (RCS).