Note that, due to buffering, the sound may not play properly the first time you play it. The second time should be fine.
Ideal for both DC and DCC powered locomotives with quality
speaker included.
Requires no programming. Screwdriver operated volume and
whistle tone controls.
Option switches controlling:
- Rechargeable battery in use or not
- Bell on for American locos or off.
- Plain or chime whistle
- Chuff start setting
- Set chuff rate for two, three or four cylinders
- Automatic whistle sounding three times a minute
or triggered by switch..
Dimensions
- Soundcard 65mm long x 25mm wide x 12mm maximum height
- Speaker 32mm long x 28mm wide x 15mm high
For DC sound, when stationary or at low speeds, the soundcard requires a 3.6v battery. NiMH cordless phone or similar batteries are suitable and will recharge automatically while running. Without a battery, the soundcard only works when track voltage exceeds 6 volts. There is more information about batteries here.
On DC, the whistle can be triggered by reed switch and trackside magnets or can sound automatically three times a minute. It also sounds automatically when starting from rest. Plain or chime whistles can be selected through the option switches and the tone varied through the rotary control. As a result, the whistle is fully adjustable to suit different locomotives and examples can be heard here.
The soundcard can be installed in locomotive boilers or tenders, whereever there is room. Alternatively, you can install it in parcels vans, brake coaches or boxcars, running behind the loco, to avoid the expense of fitting a soundcard in all your locomotives. This is demonstrated here.
For DCC, the soundcard can be a useful and very economical alternative to installing sound decoders. For about half the price of a sound decoder, you can build a DCC sound trailer which can then be used with many locos. The whistle can be triggered by a function button and the concept is further described here.
On smaller layouts or at exhibitions, you can also connect the soundcard direct to your controller to provide layout wide sound effects as described here.
Please note that high frequency track cleaners are not suitable for use with MyLocoSound soundcards
