New sound Traxx

[Mark FL]

If I add sound to my G30 (ho scale). Do I add the new board along with the other board or does the new sound board replace the other board? 

[bapguy]

You take out the PC board installed from Bachmann and replace it with the Soundtraxx one. You need the 828039 which has the 567 Turbo sound.I used a .63" speaker and baffle in mine. It fits on the frame step at the rear.  Joe

[richg]

SoundTraxx recommends the same speaker but an oval 14mm x 25mm speaker.

I have put 16mm x 35 mm in some HO diesels and a 28mm round in others. A lot depends on the physical dimensions.

Here is a link you should keep and study as time permits.

http://www.soundtraxx.com/choose/step3.php?t=ho&s=Bachmann

There is a HO forum here also.

Someone in another forum asked the same question and got responses.

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/6403

Rich

[Mark FL]

Thanks Guys. Being new at this it's good to have some experienced help

[bapguy]

I did one and will try to post the photos soon. I just need to get them taken. Joe

[Mark FL]

would like to see the photos when you get them.

[bapguy]

Here are the photos. I milled the frame to put the keep alive caps into the milled out part. Search the posts for Bapguy  GP7 sound install as well  Joe

[Mark FL]

I have installed the new board and am looking for a spot to put the speaker. Not having any luck.

[railexpert]

Hi Bapguy


how did you get the pictures in your posting? This has never been achieved me.


Railexpert

[bapguy]

I used a .63" speaker and enclosure. It fits on the step in the frame at the rear of the engine.

[bapguy]

 I use photobucket. Add the photos to your library. Have your post here open. Open you photobucket library, right click the photo, click properties, highlight the URL address, click copy. Come back to your post, click on the icon above that looks like a post card:[img] [img] should appear. Right click between the center brackets and click paste. The URL address will show up. Yoir photos are now posted.  Joe

[Mark FL]

I will look again at the rear of the train but do not think there is any room there. I will post some photos to show you.

[bapguy]

If you look at the photos I posted on the right side you will see a round black object. This is the .63 inch diameter speaker with the baffle installed. If you look just past where the truck mounts to the frame you will see the step in the frame I'm talking about. This is where the speaker goes. Also here is a list of CV's and values for the equalizer in the Tsunami. I got these from Erik Fiske who posted them on the Model railroader forum: CV157=7,154=700,155=200,157=175,158=150,159=225,160=255. This helps with making the sound better.  Joe