MTH Loco-Sound

I do not think the loco sounds like DC track power.  G

MTH Loco-Sound came out before Proto-Sound (PS-1). Shrill sounds mean that it can't handle DCS Commander track voltage. Using that will damage or fry the system.

Loco-Sound did not pre-date PS1.  It came out at the same time as PS2.  It was basically watered down PS2 with less detailed sounds and no command control.  It did have speed control and puffing smoke (for steamers).  It was discontinued several years ago.  As GGG mentioned, it does not like DC current which is what your DCS Commander outputs to the track.

To all who replied to my post:

Thanks for your help.

I now realize what you've told me is the problem.

I sometimes forget that some engines use motors that require AC voltage while others use DC motors.

I suppose somewhere in some of the technical info I have for the DCS Commander, it will tell me the "CONV" mode is only good for engines using DC voltage?

At any rate, I'm in the process of upgrading the engine from the Loco-Sound to PS2, so the problem will go away.

I just couldn't abide the horrible sound that Loco-Sound produces, especially for the BELL.

The chuffing sound isn't too bad, but with PS2, I'll have decent sound all around.

Thanks again for the help.

Ray

The DCS Commander is DC-only and supplies a maximum of 6 amps of current draw. It's a product intended for the HO market and is a poor choice for O gauge operations.

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