06-23-2010, 11:10 AM
For the ability to customize the sound to represent the specific size and type of loco, I'd go with the Tsunami.
Back when I had a job at a Hobby shop, one of our customers brought in three locos. A 2-8-2, a 2-6-6-2, and a 2-8-8-2. He put them on the test track, and then had us listen with our backs to the trains so we couldn't see which was running at the time. We were able to consistently pick which, just from the difference in sound. The 2-8-2 had a "light steam" unit, and the articulateds had "heavy steam" units.
Everything is adjustable. Exhaust sound and pitch, whistle, bell, dynamo, firebox door etc. About the only feature missing was the change from "pulling" to "drifting".....changes in steam admission to the cylinders.
No, they are not "inexpensive".
Back when I had a job at a Hobby shop, one of our customers brought in three locos. A 2-8-2, a 2-6-6-2, and a 2-8-8-2. He put them on the test track, and then had us listen with our backs to the trains so we couldn't see which was running at the time. We were able to consistently pick which, just from the difference in sound. The 2-8-2 had a "light steam" unit, and the articulateds had "heavy steam" units.
Everything is adjustable. Exhaust sound and pitch, whistle, bell, dynamo, firebox door etc. About the only feature missing was the change from "pulling" to "drifting".....changes in steam admission to the cylinders.
No, they are not "inexpensive".
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!