Specifications

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DIESEL Systems with Automated Horn play patterns.
These DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE SOUND SYSTEM's were
designed for the model railroader utilizing magnetic trips
of the Horn and Bell. Each activation of the Horn triggers
a different prototypical play pattern of the Diesel
Locomotive's Horn. The Bell activates by tripping the Bell
to play. The second trip will signal the Bell to stop. Horn
triggers can occur during Bell triggers as well. This
system can operate from track power and/or battery
power.
Real motor sounds, with true 8 notches like the real
thing. We offer actual raw, pure, appropriate sounds
recorded from the locomotives. Just like it's suppose to
be. Operate your railroad locomotive with the correct
sounds instead of inappropriate sounds. While some
Horn's aren't very pleasing to be heard, they are indeed
correct! Horns are warning devices designed to get your
attention, not something that is to be a pleasurable
sound.
The sound system will automatically adjust the diesel
prime mover rpm with changes in track or motor voltage
(depends on wiring). Hear the BRAKE RELEASE as
your locomotive starts to pull out. While checking for
other sounds, listen for the COMPRESSOR RELIEF
VALVE (air pops) while your at idle or running down the
tracks. Real motor sounds, with a full 8 notches like the
real thing. All sounds from actual recordings.
Realism at it's best!
The DIESEL SOUND SYSTEM is available with different
horns and prime mover sounds. Please refer to the
following pages and the price schedule for types
available. If you don't see yours there we just might be
working on it or if the need is there we just might
possibly do it for all requesting it! These sound systems
are designed and assembled in the U.S.A. offering long
term reliability and support.
Prime mover (main engine) sounds available are the
ALCO (both Road Engine and Switcher Engine),
BALDWIN, EMD, FAIRBANKS MORSE, and GE with a
choice of various horns. The horn type must be selected
with the prime mover type upon order. Since some prime
movers would have only used early type horns we do not
offer later type horns as a selection.
These sound systems can be mounted in the engine or
car (with track pickups) or they can be utilized in a
stationary mode with the Horn and Bell being triggered
by either the train carrying a magnet or other momentary
switch input. The sound systems are packaged with two
reed switches (item 989). Appropriate speakers can be
found on page 6.
The following pages show the present Diesel and
Electric systems available. Refer to the price sheet for
additional units not shown in the catalog. Don't forget to
also select a proper speaker (see page 4) for your sound
unit selection. To view the installation instructions visit
our web site. They can be found under Technical
Downloads, Product Instruction Sheets. All item 9xx type
sound systems listed operate via the automated Horn
play patterns.
Sound Systems with the
"G" operator in mind.
DCv3 / auto-Horn
Actual footprint - 0.95" x 2.7" x 0.5"
Sound System
While the "Auto-Horn" systems can be utilized with
Radio Receivers and Stationary use, we recommend
using the Standard DC types that do not have the
"auto-play" feature. By utilizing a standard DC type
system, the Horn will only play as long as you keep the
transmitter function or switch input activated instead of
playing random Horn patterns when activated. This
enables you to play any pattern desired. For those that
don't deem this as important, or desire both reed switch
and radio receiver use alternately, then the "auto-play"
units are necessary.
see page 52 for accessory items!