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Hello,

About ten years ago Williams had an optional sound board that was included in some sets.  We were considering doing it again so we included a socket that would allow easy installation.  The project never took off and there are passenger cars that were produced for one year that have this plug and corresponding plate on the bottom.

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3rail

Hi Mike,

That is what our powered upgrade kits are all about!

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=2759


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3rail

Hi Mike,

They came in mid December.  They should be at dealers at this point.

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3rail

Hi,

Just contact our service department.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/service.php

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3rail

Hi Mike,

The Cab number for this production run is also 2422.  When we sell out of this inventory, we will make a new cab number on the next production run.

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3rail

Hi Mike,

Production should be completed now, but I have not received the shipping notice yet.  We will ship them out as soon as they arrive.  We had some delays getting the graphics right.  We wanted them to be perfect.

As far as the newsletter, we will usually send one per quarter. We are waiting for some production samples for new items to feature in the newsletter. Don't forget to send in your favorite Williams photos to fanphotos@williamstrains.com.  

Regards,

3rail

Dear weltzele,

Our current model reverse board will work with your sharks.  It looks different, but serves the same function.

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3rail

Dear Okie,

The O-27 ALCOs have arrived and have been shipping to our distributors.

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3rail

Dear Tomcat,

In the past there was never enough interest to warrant the production of 2-rail.  The models you mentioned were an exception since they were preordered in very small numbers.  If more people show an interest in the future this is something that we will consider.

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3rail

You can splice into the power wires, but I don't think the speakers have the same rating, so you want to use the speaker that is attached to your True Blast II board.

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3rail

Bob,

I don't have a diagram, but it is the smaller of the two electronic boards.  The electronic horns boards were a light tan color. 

I think I may have a modification diagram that may work to stop the constant horn blowing with the MRC unit.  I will not have access to it until next Tuesday, but I will post it if I can find it.

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3rail

Hi Bob,

The MRC O27 transformer is very incompatible with many sound systems.  It produces a very chopped sine wave output which triggers many sound systems.  Does your U33c items description say with horn or with True Blast II?

The True Blast II board that you purchased should just be a two wire hookup.  If your loco still has the original wiring, you can simply remove the old sound board and connect the new baord to the same connection points Red to Red and Black to Black.

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3rail

Hi Mike,

Please use contact our service department.  The link is on the menu on the left side of the screen.

or click here:

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/service.php

Regards,

3rail

Hi cpkoltz2002,

Did you email it or send it US Postal service?  I did not get any email.

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3rail