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[New Guy 44]

I just bought a new Engin -Decopod 2-10-0 it has sound on board will it play -the sound on reg. DC or do u have th use a DCC controler to hear it . it will run on either -DC-Or DCC.. it states.dual board.  ??thanks..

[ACY]

If the sound is disabled you will need a DCC system to enable it, same goes for analog mode. But it is best to buy a DCC system for use with your locomotive, without one, you will not have any control over which sounds play and when they play.

[richg]

Spectrum locos with sound on board are suppose to work out of the box on DC. My 4-6-0 did but that is the only one I have.
All bets could be off if you buy one from a private source. Many that run a dual mode decoder on DCC disable the DC option as it can affect the operation of the loco under certain conditions when run with a DCC controller. I belong to a bunch of train forums and see this discussion.

Also, you will have to turn the power pack up higher than you do when running a loco with no decoder. It is the nature of the beast without getting technical.

Rich