Loksound equipped

[mrmel0]

Do locomotives that are "dcc/loksound equipped" means the sound is ready to go? Do I need another device for sound? Where does the sound broadcast from - the locomotive?  I'm about to purchase a "DCC sound value Econami equipped" locomotive for my Bachman EZ COMMAND module on EZ track. Will I have everything I need to hear sound, or must I purchase a sound box or something? All help with these various "sound equipped" locomotives is greatly appreciated.

[jonathan]

mr. mellow,

From what you describe, you should have everything you need.  The sound value locos will actually produce sound in both DC and DCC--though it will sound and operate better on DCC.

Regards,

Jonathan

[rich1998]

Look up on the diagram page for the loco. You will see what it comes with. It should show.

Rich.

[Trainman203]

Loksound is a competitor DCC / sound decoder to Soundtraxx products like Sound Value, and others.  I presume it is a catchy abbreviation of "Locomotive Sound."

[mrmel0]

Loksound is a competitor DCC / sound decoder to Soundtraxx products like Sound Value, and others.  I presume it is a catchy abbreviation of "Locomotive Sound."

On that note, does "Locomotive Sound", aka, LoKsound work with the EZ Command? Ready out of the box (programming  involved understood)?

[Trainman203]

I don't have anything equipped with Loksound.  But I don't see why not.  I and my friend have engines with decoders by at least four outfits and they all run on his MRC system, or my NCE system.  I'd have a hard time understanding why not Loksound either.

[Len]

In general, LokSound decoders are looking for 4ohm speakers, while Sountraxx Tsunami and TCS WOW sound decoders are looking for 8ohm speakers.

Also, LokSound decoders are "multiprotocal", meaning they'll work with Motorola®, Selectrix® and M4 systems, in addition to DCC. The exception is the "LokSound 5 DCC", intended for the American & Australian markets, which is a straight DCC decoder without the additional protocal capabilities.

Len

[rich1998]

I guess LokSound has changed a lot over the years.
Many years ago I converted a couple 44 ton and a 70 ton to LokSound 3.5v decoders programmed by Litchfield Station and they came with 32 ohm speakers attached. Had to make baffles.
Quite nice

Rich