MyLocoSound

These soundcards can be installed in the engines or rolling stock for HO/OO and O Scale railways. Those that model N scale can install the soundcard under the baseboard and connect it to the controller directly.

The current soundcard can be used with DCC but needs a separate decoder and a battery. This is described in the instructions that come with the soundcard.

A demonstration unit will be available in the shop shortly for modellers to see in action.

Small Steam Module

Ideal for both DC and DCC powered locomotives with quality speaker included. You need to order either the DC or DCC version.

Requires no programming. Screwdriver operated volume and whistle tone controls.

Option switches controlling:

  • Rechargeable battery in use or not.
  • Bell on for American locos or off.
  • Plain or chime whistle.
  • Chuff start setting.
  • Set chuff rate for two, three or four cylinders.
  • Automatic whistle sounding three times a minute or triggered by switch..

Dimensions

  • Soundcard 65mm long x 25mm wide x 12mm maximum height
  • Speaker 32mm long x 28mm wide x 15mm high

For DC sound, when stationary or at low speeds, the soundcard requires a 3.6v battery. NiMH cordless phone or similar batteries are suitable and will recharge automatically while running. Without a battery, the soundcard only works when track voltage exceeds 6 volts.

On DC, the whistle can be triggered by reed switch and trackside magnets or can sound automatically three times a minute. It also sounds automatically when starting from rest. Plain or chime whistles can be selected through the option switches and the tone varied through the rotary control. As a result, the whistle is fully adjustable to suit different locomotives.

The soundcard can be installed in locomotive boilers or tenders, whereever there is room. Alternatively, you can install it in parcels vans, brake coaches or boxcars, running behind the loco, to avoid the expense of fitting a soundcard in all your locomotives.

For DCC, the soundcard can be a useful and very economical alternative to installing sound decoders. For about half the price of a sound decoder, you can build a DCC sound trailer which can then be used with many locos. The whistle can be triggered by a function button.

On smaller layouts or at exhibitions, you can also connect the soundcard direct to your controller to provide layout wide sound effects.

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Small Steam Module

Code Description Price A$
MLSSSDC My Loco Sound Small Steam DC (N, HO/OO and O) $69.00
MLSSSDCC My Loco Sound Small Steam DCC (N, HO/OO and O) $69.00
MLSSDDC My Loco Sound Small Diesel DC (N, HO/OO and O $69.00
MLSSDDCC My Loco Sound Small Diesel DCC (N, HO/OO and O $69.00
MLSSPKER 4 Ohm Impedance Minature Speaker $7.00
MLSBATTERY CTB40 3.6V NiMH Rechargable Battery $22.00

Small Diesel Module

Ideal for both DC and DCC powered locomotives with quality speaker included. You need to order either the DC or DCC version.

Requires no programming. Screwdriver operated volume and horn tone controls.

Option switches controlling:

  • Rechargeable battery in use or not.
  • Bell on for American locos or off.
  • Engine sound diesel mechanical or diesel electric.
  • Single or two tone horn.
  • Automatic horn sounding three times a minute or triggered by switch.

Dimensions

  • Soundcard 65mm long x 25mm wide x 12mm maximum height.
  • Speaker 32mm long x 28mm wide x 15mm high.

For DC sound, when stationary or at low speeds, the soundcard requires a 3.6v battery. NiMH cordless phone or similar batteries are suitable and will recharge automatically while running. Without a battery, the soundcard only works when track voltage exceeds 6 volts.

For DCC sound, the soundcard connects the horn to a function output and chuff input to the motor output.

On DC, the Horn can be triggered by reed switch and trackside magnets or can sound automatically three times a minute. It also sounds automatically when starting from rest. Single or two tone horns can be selected through the option switches and the tone varied through the rotary control.

If option switch 5 is on then the sound of an airbrake releasing will be produced when the locomotive moves off from rest.

You can hear a diesel loco with two tone horn here. This recording is using the supplied speaker which is suitable for small diesel locomotives and railcars. For larger locomotives, it is recommended that a bass reflex speaker be used to obtain a deeper sound.

Ideal for installation in bogie diesel locomotives and diesel railcars. Small diesel locomotives can work with the soundcard installed in a sound trailer.

On smaller layouts or at exhibitions, you can also connect the soundcard direct to your controller to provide layout wide sound effects.

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