--- In [email protected], Bob Werre <bob@...> wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> Regarding the turbine. I was wondering about the sound system and where
> you put it. <skip>
Bob:
I suppose this is where we discuss how model railroading is a constant
compromise and each of us compromises differently!
Three years ago I installed a LokSound decoder in the turbine 'B' unit using a
sound program Sam McCoy downloaded from Europe. That's one of the beauties of
LokSound, programmable decoders. (BTW - Shameless Promotion - Dan Navarre at
RRM is a LokSound dealer.) I ran the 'A' from a motor only, NCE D13SRJ
decoder still do. I changed to a Tsunami in the 'B' about 6 months ago
because I felt its sound was more realistic (based on the video "Turbines of
the Wahsatch") and I could use a larger, higher quality speaker aimed right out
the turbine exhaust chute.
Bells and whistles are, ... well, "bells and whistles" not of primary
importance to me. They run from the Tsunami in the 'B' unit. Since the horns
on the real turbines (in later life) were located 2/3rds of the way back on the
'A' unit, the sound difference isn't noticeable to me anyway. The Tsunami
decoder has a sound before the turbine is engaged that I assume is the Cummins
diesel or the air pumps. It all seems to work O.K. I suppose you could put a
separate sound decoder in the 'A' to run the Cummins diesel, etc., just not
sure how you would control the turbine on and off if they were in a consist.
Form my POV I'll compromise on where I am...
Speaking of compromise, I was reminded of that in a recent article on the up
grades for the new high speed line from Chicago to St. Louis. Union Pacific is
installing 50 mph cross overs near Odell, IL they are #24 turnouts! In S
scale terms that's a cross over on tracks of 3" centers requiring 6 feet;
switch point to switch point! Makes our #6 or #8 or #10 conversations seem
like, well ... compromise!! <G>
Jim Kindraka
Plymouth, WI
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