black and decker boy Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Does anyone have the Hornby A4 with sound? Is it any good or would it need re-blowing and if so with what? Thanks Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redskalie Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi Yes I have one, it sounds fine to me but then I am not old enough to have heard the real thing. I have 4 Hornby sound and 2 Bachmann and think they are all great. Personally I stick with what it comes with, if I want a different sound, I would convert a non sound one. Nothing to stop you blowing it if you want, don't think you can really tell unless you listen to two of them next to each other and even then it's what sounds ok to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have Sir Ronald and it sounds fine to me and I know what an A4 sounds like. I have no complaints about it, if you are not happy when you do get one SWD is better option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have one & it sounds great to me. I haven't heard the real one so I'm no expert but it does sound good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi Yes I have one, it sounds fine to me but then I am not old enough to have heard the real thing. I have 4 Hornby sound and 2 Bachmann and think they are all great. Personally I stick with what it comes with, if I want a different sound, I would convert a non sound one. Nothing to stop you blowing it if you want, don't think you can really tell unless you listen to two of them next to each other and even then it's what sounds ok to you. There are three of the real things working still, at least one will likely be in action once or twice a month if you want to hear them in action - it's certainly worth hearing one for real - that chime whistle is sooooooooo haunting . . . . Sadly, 60019 "Bittern's" run today was cancelled, but she often works on the Mid-Hants and she's out on the main line together with 60007 on 16th April if you want to see two in a day. JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi Belgian, I am leaving Australia on the 17th April, do you have any info where I could see/hear an A4 during the following 24 days? I will be at the NYMR gala weekend on the saturday in May, which may have one running. Or do you know where I could find out what is running? Websites, etc regards Mark in OZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I am leaving Australia on the 17th April, do you have any info where I could see/hear an A4 during the following 24 days? I will be at the NYMR gala weekend on the saturday in May, which may have one running. Or do you know where I could find out what is running? Websites, etc There is 2A4's running at present 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 60019 Bittern, both can go on the mainline - Gresley will also be at the NYMR gala you are attending. Details of all main line trips can be found here http://www.uksteam.info/tours/trs11.htm the timesfor any train will be put up a few days before so if you have internet access while you are here this site is worth checking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlink Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Does anyone have the Hornby A4 with sound? Is it any good or would it need re-blowing and if so with what? Thanks Graham Hi Graham, I have around six A4's with sound on my exhibition layout one is fitted with the eight pin Loksound decoder with Olivias Trains sound, this is very good & bonus is the speaker fits directly under the chimney so great output of sound. Others are made up from Hornby Herring Gull decoders which are fitted in tender all of these have been reblown with Olivias sounds. I think they do around four different versions & whilst good the one with speaker under chimney in my view is the best sound. Give Neil At Olivias a call he's very helpful & will give you good advice tell him Ian from Scarborough told you to call. Hope this helps. Cheers Ian (Hayarket Cross) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted February 21, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2011 60019 "Bittern's" run today was cancelled, but she often works on the Mid-Hants No more unfortunately, the railway decided not to renew the agreement to host the thing - it's now based at Southall. As for how the model sounds compared to the real thing, I've not actually heard how the model sounds, but over the years I have driven (and fired way back when) 3 different A4s on the Mid Hants. The characteristic which struck me the most was how noisy they are at the front end with even just the small ejector running, it's a very distinctive sound. Another thing I've noticed is that the Kylchap exhaust arrangement gives an almost indistinct exhaust note compared to a normal arrangement - it's not a sharp beat at all. These things are difficult to describe, if you heard one you would know exactly what I mean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Many thanks guys, lots of food for thought and its good to know there are good re-blow options if needed. Now to save the pennies... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks ed-farms for the info about A4's, but I did hi-jack this thread. I should have said that I am looking into getting an A4 with sound at some stage, and will investigate this will I am in UK. I have heard the Hornby A4 at slow speeds only, and have hears and read the pro's and cons for this model. Plus it was suggested getting ESU loksound unit which is by far the better option. I have some research ahead of me in UK soon. Thanks for the info to. Mark in OZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Mark, You have heard mine! it is a SWD ESU chip with 2No 16mm speakers in the smoke box. I think however it is better if the speaker is in the tender now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corax67 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I have Herring Gull and I think it is superb, as do all the show visitors who see it on my layout too - not had a single adverse comment about it yet/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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