Class 66 Sound

[Austin Allegro]

Hi All.

 

I've just signed up as I'm getting back into the hobby after about 35 years away.

 

As part of that, I've bought the EWS livery DB 66 for my new layout and was looking at getting a sound chip for it. I've currently got a Hornby 50 with the HM7000 chip in and another with the Howes sound file on a chip.

 

Both files are great and sound broadly similar to each other.

 

As I've now got the 66 I was looking for some advice to see people's opinion on the HM7000 for a 66 compared to some of the specialist chips. I like the potential flexibility of deciding to sell a loco and move the chip to a new one with sound.

 

What are people's thoughts on the above? Is the dedicated chip better than the one that covers a wider range of locos?

 

I also have a 47/0 that I'd be looking for sound on too.

[DevilsAdvocate]

Can’t comment on the HM7000 as I’ve never had one, all my sound chips come on a Loksound V5 with Leggomanbiffo sound. I’ve never been disappointed with any sound I’ve had 

Roads n rails at £124 . Richard will sort you out 

[RAF96]

There are 2 x CL66 loads for the HM7K, the normal one and the KC3 one that plays the National Anthem.

[charliepetty]

On 31/03/2024 at 21:21, DevilsAdvocate said:

Can’t comment on the HM7000 as I’ve never had one, all my sound chips come on a Loksound V5 with Leggomanbiffo sound. I’ve never been disappointed with any sound I’ve had 

Roads n rails at £124 . Richard will sort you out 

Or from Legomanbiffo/DCKits somewhat cheaper !!

https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=68&product_id=290