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Has anyone else noticed the conspicuous absence of GWR locomotive sound profiles for HMDCC? Has anyone heard if any might be in the works from Hornby? 

On 07/03/2021 at 15:53, Phil Bullock said:

 

Hmm - does the lack of a video say something perhaps - what are your issues with after market fitting?

Not the skills fortunately. 

Cost mostly. When converting GBP to ZAR + customs fees x 2 packages. Factory fitted works out the most cost effective. 

Oh and then there is the matter of the Customs authorities that only allow a citizen to import 2 packages from abroad per year as a private citizen. If I want to import more the 2 per year I need an import license- only they do not issue import licenses to private citizens- only to registered activite companies. Registering a company and the overhead of yearly financials etc just to get an import license to feed my hobby purchases is way too much overkill. Being a family of 2 I'm limited to 4 packages per year if I import 2 in my wife's name - so keeping the number of packages to a minimum is needed. I think I've just got 1 more allowed import left for the rest of 2021

A third concern is getting the right "decoder/sound files/best speaker that will fit" combination from 1 provider for my prefered choice (least amount of import packages again).

If I could get a good preview before buying I can decide what the compromises that I will have to live with and if Im happy to live with them. With the above mentioned challenges around cost and  shipping, not getting a preview might push me to decide I must just forget the idea of having a sound fitted Western 

Hello. 

I'm planning to buy a OO Dapol Western. I want sound and I'd like to get the factory fitted sound fitted version but would prefer to have seen a demo video of the OO Dapol Western Class 52 Factory Fitted Sound to finally convince me it's the right way to go for me and my ears.  

I've googled & searched YouTube for a while now but only seem to find video demos of separately purchased and fitted sounds from 3rd party suppliers fitted in the Dapol Western Class 52s. Here on and RMWeb I've found many opinions offered mostly on 3rd party sound but but not much on the Factory Fitted version. Since sound can be such a personal preference thing I'd really like to see a demo video of the Dapol Western Class 52 Factory Fitted Sound before I decide.

I was wondering if anyone has a demo video of the Dapol Western Class 52 Factory Fitted Sounds in action (including under load and at speed if possible but not essential) that they can share? Or if anyone knows of such a video available on the web and can share the link with me?

I'll be buying from the other side of the globe (well almost), so getting a good preview look and listen before buying at a show of model shop is not possible and is only possible for me via online content. If due to personal preference I'm disappointed with the purchase, returning it for a refund (as offered by most online shops) is impossible due to the costs involved. So getting the choice / decision right is a must for me.

I'd be very grateful if anyone is able to help me out with this in some way.

On 08/11/2020 at 22:44, Mattgod69 said:

Hi, I have purchased Western Duke with factory sound recently. Would you like me to post a copy of the function key notes for your perusal?

 

Matt

Hi Matt.

I'm planning to buy a Dapol Western.  I'd like to get the sound fitted version but would prefer to have seen a demo video of the Factory fitted sounds before committing.  I've searched YouTube but only find video demos of separately purchased and fitted sounds in the Dapol Western Class 52.

Is there any chance you have a video that demonstrates the factory fitted sounds that you can share?  

Without intending to put you on the spot, are you happy with the factory fitted sound in your Dapol Western? Any regrets?

Thanks in advance. 

Adrian

On 27/07/2020 at 11:15, class56Harworth Colliery said:

I have recently bought a Dapol class 52 (BR green, Western Yeoman), factory fitted with sound. Understanding that sound quality is a personal preference, for me this is the best sound fitted locomotive that I have in my fleet. I am relatively new to DCC, no expert, and very cautious about changing CV values, so this Dapol sound fitted class 52, straight from the box, is perfect for me. Although unfamiliar with the real class 52s except through videos, Dapol seem to have captured their sound nicely, for example, the separate start up of both engines. Dapol also include what they call 'Real Drive' which involves changing CVs 4 and 309. In this mode when the accelerator is closed the locomotive coasts and the brake has to be applied to bring the train to a stop. As well as the horns, sounds include, cab door slamming, coach doors closing, wheel squeal on braking and guards whistle, air release and coupling. For me, the overall volume, out of the box, is just right, and Dapol have provide a fade in, fade out facility, good for going into or coming out of a tunnel.

 

In conclusion, the quality of the Dapol class 52 model is enhanced by the quality of the factory fitted sound decoder and speaker.

Hi class56Harworth Colliery.

I'm in the same quandary as the OP.

Any chance of you having a video that demonstrates the Dapol Western Factory fitted sound? 

I've searched YouTube but only seem to find demos from separately purchased sound...

Or if anyone else has a link to a video that demonstrates the Dapol Western Factory fitted sound that would work too.

Thanks in advance.