Yea, Bob....I think you're right. Calling SoundTraxx will probably be the only way to get all the whistle information.
Even though many different sounds are programmed into the decoders, including different chuffs, bells, etc. for the Light, Medium and Heavy, only the whistles offer the user a choice. Therefore, my goal is to show those choices as to what they actually are, and that (I am assuming) will vary according to the model represented (at least this is the case with the "retail" [after market] Tsunamis).
It may take me awhile to get this done, but I will post whatever info I come up with. Of course, everyone reading this will be able to take advantage of what we learn here by simply downloading and using the DecoderPro program. There already is a Bachmann steam definition, but there are some inaccuracies in it, and the whole point of this exercise is to fix, upgrade and enhance that definition to what it should be.
Oh, and Gene... go over to the SoundTraxx website. While the Colorado narrow gauge is well covered, you might be surprised at how well the rest of the steam world is represented now. The most obvious thing that distinguishes steam sounds is of course, the whistle. While there are maybe 10 D&RGW and C&S whistles, there are about 36 total whistles ranging from a peanut whistle to the N&W 1218 hooter. And the "heavy" steam bark is hardly anything narrow gauge!
Regards,
Jack
Even though many different sounds are programmed into the decoders, including different chuffs, bells, etc. for the Light, Medium and Heavy, only the whistles offer the user a choice. Therefore, my goal is to show those choices as to what they actually are, and that (I am assuming) will vary according to the model represented (at least this is the case with the "retail" [after market] Tsunamis).
It may take me awhile to get this done, but I will post whatever info I come up with. Of course, everyone reading this will be able to take advantage of what we learn here by simply downloading and using the DecoderPro program. There already is a Bachmann steam definition, but there are some inaccuracies in it, and the whole point of this exercise is to fix, upgrade and enhance that definition to what it should be.
Oh, and Gene... go over to the SoundTraxx website. While the Colorado narrow gauge is well covered, you might be surprised at how well the rest of the steam world is represented now. The most obvious thing that distinguishes steam sounds is of course, the whistle. While there are maybe 10 D&RGW and C&S whistles, there are about 36 total whistles ranging from a peanut whistle to the N&W 1218 hooter. And the "heavy" steam bark is hardly anything narrow gauge!
Regards,
Jack
