@Tom Stoltz posted:Thanks Rusty, that’s a little reassuring, I hope. And brings up another question which might hijack the thread again (I seem good at that).
Are sound systems available for DC operation? As much as I would like to have DCC, it will probably never happen for me. So, I’m stuck with DC – and I can’t hear the Flyer chuff anymore… even with hearing-aids!
Tom Stoltz
Modeltronics made a crude DC sound system way back in the 1970's. PFM made an analog system that used taped sounds (as I recall.) Both are long gone now. The advancement of DCC and other proprietary command systems petty much eliminated conventional sound development.
There's always the MRC Tech 6 hybrid controller, (if they ever restock it) which is designed to access some of the DCC functions while operating conventional DC.
Most of my stuff is conventional DC. When I had my layout, that's what got the most run time. Don't get me wrong, all this electronic hoo-ha is neat, but I sorta get bored with sounds after a while anyway.
Rusty
