I have several different Lionel RailSounds sound systems for sale. Scroll down for recordings. These are full RailSounds systems -- surplus older RailSounds boards for which I've added appropriate sound chips and accessories to make them into usable systems.
Price is $65 each for diesel or electric plus $8 flat shipping, regardless of the number of systems purchased.
PayPal, check or money order is accepted. E-mail me at papertrw@aol.com with your interest.
[NOTE: If you're looking for Steam and/or Steam Turbine sound systems, see my posting here.]
The Diesels feature background engine sounds, horn and bell. The engine sounds change as train movement increases, and the horn changes pitch with speed as well.
The Electric has background blower sounds, horn and bell. The blower sounds change as train movement increases, and the horn changes pitch with speed as well. In addition, there are some great "crackling and sizzling" sounds when speed decreases.
A conventional AC transformer with whistle/horn and bell buttons is required to operate this sound system. (Transformers with separate whistle and/or bell buttons are OK too.) Only two wire connections are necessary to get it hooked-up, but you'll need to be handy and creative when it comes to mounting all the accessory hardware. In general, this system can be placed inside a locomotive, tender or rolling stock -- as long as they have access to track power, and everything can fit. Therefore, I can't recommend this for people who aren't familiar with working on their trains.
Note that these systems are TMCC-compatible, but you'll need a Lionel TMCC radio board (R2LC, LCRU2, etc.) inside your item to connect to the sound board for it to work with TMCC.
Each system includes the sound board, the heat sink that you can use to mount it (upside down, with the included screw), a reed switch with magnets, a RailSounds/SignalSounds switch, a volume control pot, 9-volt battery back-up harness and a speaker. The magnetic reed switch signals movement to the sound board, and you'll need to figure out a way to mount it to an axle/wheelset. (Note that the diesel -- but not steam or electric -- sound systems also respond to voltage changes to affect the engine rev level, but better response is achieved with the reed switch.) The volume control pot includes an appropriate mounting bracket. The 9-volt battery back-up provides sound for track power interruptions, but is not necessary for operation. The 8 ohm could be mounted using hot glue.
The main sound board measures approximately 4" x 1.25" x 1.5". Speaker dimensions are approximately 2" in diameter x 0.625".
These are available with seven different sound sets:
1) Modern Diesel with Multi-Note Horn: This sound set came from a Diesel RailSounds Boxcar.
2) Alco Diesel: This sound set came from a Seaboard Alco C-420 locomotive.
3) EMD Diesel with Single-Note Horn #1: This sound set came with a New York Central NW-2 Switcher. (Note that I have these chips to sell separately for $10 for the matching pair.)
4) EMD Diesel with Single-Note Horn #2.1: This sound set came with a pair of Chesapeake & Ohio F-3's.
5) EMD Diesel with Single-Note Horn #2.2: This sound set came with a pair of Erie Lackawanna F-3's.
6) EMD Diesel with Single-Note Horn #3.1: This sound set came with a Chicago & North Western GP-7.
7) Electric: This sound set came with a Virginian Rectifier. It features blower sounds and the occasional "crackling and sizzling."
