Lady_Ava_Hay Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 this is very interesting, I wasnt aware of sound in such small 4mm locos. I want some shunters for swan st, but I fancy DCC sound in them, Id imagine then that loco's with similar sized cabs shouldnt be too much more of a problem Im thinking of an 02! although the new bachman 03 is interesting Showcase surgery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 thanks David very tempting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike knowles Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Cheers Jim, Im off to Focus. Better be quick, I heard on the news yesterday they've called in the administrators. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 5, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2011 Better be quick, I heard on the news yesterday they've called in the administrators. yeah saw that on the front of our local paper as they are based in crewe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBaldrick Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi All, The Class 03 looks great, i have the old Mainline one, and have fitted the standard Hornby Decoder to in, hardwired, but one question, does anyone know how the running light would be set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compbck Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi Jim, Just spotted interesting this series of posts which relates to something I have been seeking in respect of Castle Class Sounder Decoders. I have about 5 Hornby Castle Class DCC Ready locos that I am looking to install pre-programmed sound decoders into, in a similar manner to the already sound chipped Clun Castle, which also graces my collection. However, I do not seem to be able to track down 4 cylinder sound decoders compatible with the GWR Castle range only a Manor decoder, but that is 2 cylinder, but may suit my Hornby Grange Class loco. Are any of these Castle Class sound decoders available to purchase. I also have the Bachmann 03 Class Diesel Shunter that will also need similar attention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compbck Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Have just ordered a Castle Class sound decoder from Howes - If it turns out to be OK I will install in all my Castle fleet. Will report back in due course on the results of this fairly expensive purchase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Ava_Hay Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 4 cylinder locos sound the same as two cylinder locos in respect of number of chuffs per wheel revolution. There is an exception to this rule but it is an SR loco. What is very different is the bark as two cylinders exhaust together simultaneously. Difficult to actually differentiate in a sound chip performance. If you buy a variety of RTR chips or request differences in one suppliers decoders, you will not be disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compbck Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Took delivery today of an ESU LocSound decoder from Howes Models programmed with a BR/GWR Castle Class 4-6-0 sound track. I managed to get it neatly installed in the tender of a Hornby "Windsor Castle" and initial test runs are proving very exciting. I would go as far to say that the sounds are more realistic than the Hornby Clun Castle version. I particularly like the default chuff chuff sound, which then subsides and is substituted with just the sounds of the pistons spitting (well that's what it sounds like - heard it on historical DVD films), but does not occur on the Hornby Clun Castle version. Howes Models have a very wide range of sound decoders, and although £123 is quite expensive, once a fleet of locomotives have been chipped, a layout can certainly be brought to life with a variety of realistic steam and diesel related sounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2019 Spitting is the cross head driven vacuum pump on GWR locos - very characteristic! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 On 06/08/2013 at 11:59, Compbck said: Have just ordered a Castle Class sound decoder from Howes - If it turns out to be OK I will install in all my Castle fleet. Will report back in due course on the results of this fairly expensive purchase. The Locoman King is well worth a look too, far more features than the Howes projects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 15, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2019 26 minutes ago, charliepetty said: The Locoman King is well worth a look too, far more features than the Howes projects. In all fairness Charlie, Bryan’s video on my fist post is 9 years old and things have moved on a hell of a lot since then as you know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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