Part 73339 - Sound module into On30 2-6-0 locos

[jktrr]

Interested in buying sound module 73339. Does the On30 2-6-0 locomotive need to be DCC-ready, or does this item include all components to install into "bare" unit. (Presume it fits into the tender.) Thank you! 

[Flare]

You presumed correctly, the sound module goes into the tender of the 2-6-0s with DCC pre-installed.  (And they will run on analog layouts as well.)

The analog-only 2-6-0s are not compatible with the drop-in sound module in any way.


I'm not seeing part 73339 though, did you mean 44957?

[Hunt]

The 73339  Sound Module is sounds only add-on to a unique 21-pin DCC decoder only available factory installed in On30 locomotives with the DCC-Equipped and sound-ready feature.

[Hunt]

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I'm not seeing part 73339 though, did you mean 44957?

Micro-Mark is listing the 44957 Bachmann 16 Bit Tsunami Plug and Play Sound Module for On30 2-6-0 Steam Locomotives as Item #: 73339

Click Here

[jktrr]

So must insert BACH 44957 (MM 73339) in DCC equipped loco as it is a "sound only" component? (More practical for 2-6-0's sold bare to just have available DCC sound decoders installed, rather than this Tsunami item?

[jktrr]

Does the Bachmann item (44957) include a speaker?

[efehser]

The Bachmann item does NOT include a speaker. It is meant to plug into a fully equipped loco.

[Flare]

Bachmann's 'Sound Ready' locos such as the DCC 2-6-0s do have speakers, but do not come with the sound module.

If you already have an analog 2-6-0, it's possible to install a Tsunami 2 sound decoder and a speaker, I've done it using this guide.

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/mogul_dcc/


It's also possible to upgrade an analog 2-6-0 leaving the tender bare, Soundtraxx's 810112 speaker is just the right size to fit in the rectangular hole at the back of the cab.

[golfduffer]

can the 44597 for 2-6 also be used for 4-6, just interested