StaffsOatcake Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I have a Bachmann Class 20 that is equipped with sound, which is awful to say the least. I'm aware that they can be re-blown by various companies, but which companies do other modellers recommend?? At present I only have small layout (12ftx2ft,but hoping it will grow) and want to my 20 to sound like I remember them rather than a thrashing a moped at 150mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassey jones Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I have a Bachmann Class 20 that is equipped with sound, which is awful to say the least. I'm aware that they can be re-blown by various companies, but which companies do other modellers recommend?? At present I only have small layout (12ftx2ft,but hoping it will grow) and want to my 20 to sound like I remember them rather than a thrashing a moped at 150mph There's only one answer to this, Howes class 20 - Actually sounds like a 20. Its the best on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordie08 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hi Am getting mine re-blown this week by Howes, hopefully will have some video on youtube next weekend, just search for wordie08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsOatcake Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 There's only one answer to this, Howes class 20 - Actually sounds like a 20. Its the best on the market. 3 votes for Howes. Yours and Big Jim's when I spoke to him recently at an exhibition at Crewe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Make that four votes. I have to agree, the Bachmann sound 20 is the worst of the bunch. I can definetly recommend Howes, for the sound and great friendly service. Regards Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 6, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2010 yeah howes all the way, can't be beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Juat had a 20 chip reblown by Howes, its AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I had mine done by Howes, with a twin engine start. Added a second speaker in a second class 20 stripped of its motor and semi-permanently coupled to the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlish0_1 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The difference between Howes & Bachmann is huge. Another vote for Howes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Ok, me too, all my engines have now been re-blown with Howes, in fact I have a Bachmann 25 decoder there at the moment waiting for a re-blow....oooh errr misses! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I had mine done by Howes, with a twin engine start. Added a second speaker in a second class 20 stripped of its motor and semi-permanently coupled to the first. This is what i am thinking about doing. How have you connected them? electrically I mean - not physically. cheers john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC46026 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Howes again! We have 4 re-blown on Thorne Yard and with a bass speaker they sound awesome!! But there again we use Howes sounds for most locos!!! Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john beckett Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 yes i think howes 20 is a top reblow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsOatcake Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Right looks like it'll be packed off to Howes for a re-blow when I get back from playing with the real (narrow) gauge railway next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 This is what i am thinking about doing. How have you connected them? electrically I mean - not physically. cheers john I drilled a hole in each nose end (one conveniently through the headcode disc recess) and threaded a two-pin mini connector through (from DCC Supplies). I have used Kaydee couplings at the nose ends to close couple them and make it easy to separate them if necessary. Ideally, I would have preferred to run the wires and connectors below the buffer beams but that would have meant a lot more hacking. In practice, the wires between the locomotives are not too obtrusive at all. Have a look at my video of the pair in the thread for sound videos and see what you think - http://www.rmweb.co....c-sound-videos/ post #6.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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