Thanks for the response.  I have done that---and it still isn't very loud. 

Is there a way to make the sounds on my new FA-2 true blast plus louder?  You can't hear it when it is moving.  The horn is new though!!

Thanks---I ma travelling with the layout and it will be easier to have it already assembled--hence the thoughts of tacking the
track.

I am building a temporary layout for thanksgiving (kids you know!!) and am trying to attach the bachmann n scale track to a foam board.  How do you do this?

Thank you for the nicely detailed response!!!  Although I have many years of experience in this hobby,  fixing n-scale train shave not been my strength and now with "older" eyes will make some of those adjustments a real challenge.  If only I could find a knowledgeable 30 year old LOL!!!  Thanks again!!   

I purchased a 2-8-0 Consolidation in N scale as my first loco with sound.  I have a large N scale layout and it is conventional DC.  I realize the sounds I can get with be limited---has anyone been able to activate the whistle sound.  I do get bell and chuffing sounds and they are excellent!!  Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!  Also-- I have found that is stalls briefly on some (but not all) turnouts. 

Just wanted to say how much I love the new Bachmann F-7.  I bought one today---painted in B&O---and you can bet I will be buying more.  This is the best Bachmann engine I have ever had.  Great job!!! 

I have several WBB locomotives and they all run great!!!  My concern is that the volume of some of the True Blast Horn systems vary in volumes by engine---but most are not as loud as sound from other manufacturers that have a volume control onboard the unit.  Several of my WBB locos have their horn and bell drowned out by the sounds of the wheels of long trains that they are pulling or especially when more than one train is running too. The sound of these units are fine, but I wish I would make it louder.  Is there any way to do this---or have I missed something obvious? 

Thanks for your advice here. 

ES

I received an EP 5 recently and it did not come with a instruction book.  All is great with the engine, it works fine, but the installation of the pantographs is stumping me (I have been at this for 30+ years) and I know there is an obvious answer.   I have called Bachmann customer service to try to get the manual either in person or on line but to no avail.     

Anyone have any helpful suggestions?

ES