Very interesting Kim.
Rgds ian
Since I live a half mile from the B&O Metropolitan Branch I use CSX sound. It is very realistic but sort of intermittent.
Bob
Check this site out, ran across it on MLS. It tells you how to improve the sound of the bachmann locos factory chuff. http://www.girr.org/girr/tips/tips.html
It’s under big hauler tips, unsure as to wether or not it would 2-8-0 but check it out.
Hi Guys, help me me out.
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Just installing phoenix sound in my GP9. Total novice. Just running a basic system at the moment.
I did not order any track magnets and they would be in short supply over here. Can I use other brand magnets or make my own.
Ian P[%-)][D)]
My Phoenix system didn’t require track magnets as it was activated digitally and i don’t know if they are applicable or not. Interesting thing Ian but when you program your loco you then have to do it again for the sound system, ie you need to prgramme it twice and thats in the instructions.
regrds ian
I just added a phoenix sound card to my Bachmann 2-8-0 but can only get sound out of the thing when running in reverse. I’ve checked all the wiring but so far I’ve not found the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions on things I should look for or what I have have done wrong?
I’m very new to thing and it’smy first attempt at putting in a sound card so it’s very likely that I’ve done something wrong…
Thanks!
-evan
Never mind…
I had connected the power leads to the lines going to the rear light so it only got power when in reverse… D’oh!