On30 Center Cab diesel

[ebtbob]

Good Evening all,

       I have tried to find a sound file or video of a Whitcomb diesel to listen to the prime mover sound.    There are a couple on YouTube but for me,  not very good.    Is there any way I can hear a sound sample of the sound decoder offered by Bachmann for this engine?

[Stevelewis]

I dont  think  the  sound unit  is  available  yet  for  the  Whitcomb Diesel,  it certainly  isnt  here  in  the  UK  and  new  items generally  arrive  here  boefore  they  do  in  the  USA.

[ebtbob]

Thanks for your response Steve.   If that is fact that the sound module is not ready yet,  then that makes my decision MUCH easier to go with another sound unit.   Will get either a Cummins diesel or a Baldwin for light switchers.  But,  that being said,  this is one sweet engine.   It runs great and will take the tightest radii I have on my railroad,  that being 18r.

[the Bach-man]

Dear Bob,
The sound units are, in fact, available, and they sound great!
Sorry to make your decision harder!
Come to York!
Best,
the Bach-man

[Hunt]

Click Here   Whitcomb Plug-and-Play Sound Module,  Bachmann Online Store

[charon]

Mr. Bach-man,
Will that sound decoder work on my Bachmann G scale 45 ton diesel switcher?  If so, any installation tips?
Thanks,
Chuck

[the Bach-man]

Dear Charon,
No, it won't, because it's not a decoder. It's the sound portion of the existing decoder.
Try a Soundtraxx decoder.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[charon]

Aah, I understand.
Thanks Bach-man.
Chuck

[mikeg]

I put up a video on YouTube with a demo of my new Whitcomb. I show off all the sounds. The sound quality is very good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0aPAIUh2Tg

[Joe Satnik]

Nice job on the video, Mike !

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik

[the Bach-man]

Dear Mike,
Nice job!
Did you notice that upon start-up first one engine is heard, followed by the other? It's a really cool effect!
Thanks!
the Bach-man

[charon]

Mr. Bach-man,
Will the sound work on a DC layout, or does it have to be DCC?
I am thinking of building a small On30 layout to match my Fn3.
Thanx,
Chuck

[the Bach-man]

Dear Charon,
It will work on analog, but you have less control of individual sounds.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[charon]

Bach-man,
Thanks for your response.  I thought that was the case with the sound, but wanted to make sure.
Also, I found three Spectrum On30 B&O boxcars still in the boxes in my "you're at your own risk going into it" train closet. Can't remember when or why I bought them, but they should look good behind one of those diesels.
Thanks again,
Chuck

[Stevelewis]

For  info;l

Whitcomb Sound  modules  arrived  in  the  UK  retailers  this  week (24th NOV)  I received one  today  along  with  6 more 18' Freight  cars  from Tower-Models.com  today