signalmaintainer Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'd like to put a sound decoder in my Bachmann 3F -- speaker perhaps in the coal bunker, decoder somewhere around the firebox, I'm thinking. But, of course, I'm a bit apprehensive about the job as it appears that some minor surgery will be needed. Anyone know of a source of information showing how it can be done? Any recommendations on decodersand speaker selection? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalmaintainer Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Guess I stumped the band! So perhaps that a clue that I could do something here for the benefit of all us RMWebbers -- photos and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 There was an article in RM a couple of years ago putting sound in an 8750 Bachmann Pannier. Speaker in the coal bunker. Sound decoder crammed in the cab. It apparently worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The following may be of some use if you haven't already seen it: Not exactly a blow by blow account, but it may give you some pointers. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 26, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2010 I did a Bachmann pannier slightly differently from the article. Using a Loksound Micro and their smallest oval I fitted both in the boiler by removing all the 8 pin socket, gizmos and attachments to create a small rectangular space - I did not even need to use the pannier spaces - which are filled with metal weight anyway. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalmaintainer Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Thanks for the comments, all, and especially Andy for the YouTube link. Putting the speaker in the cab now seems the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I put sound into one steam loco and fitted the speaker stuck to the cab roof pointing down towards the footplate. With the right sized speaker on a Jinty might get away with it sat on the cab floor as there are cab doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signalmaintainer Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 It appears that ESU Lok sound decoders are the way to go. A bit pricey, but good value I think, with everything considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Moss Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Seeing as SWD/ Bachmann came to record 47327 a few weeks ago, I'd cast a close eye over Bachmanns 2011/12 catalogue when it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Seeing as SWD/ Bachmann came to record 47327 a few weeks ago, I'd cast a close eye over Bachmanns 2011/12 catalogue when it comes out. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Seeing as SWD/ Bachmann came to record 47327 a few weeks ago, I'd cast a close eye over Bachmanns 2011/12 catalogue when it comes out. Bachmann to release sound 3f's tanks & tender version maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Well I for one would wait to get a sound version (of both loco's though I may start to be called a LMS modeller)... still I am surprised that they havn't released a Super D with sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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