Lionel Lionmaster LC+ Big Boy - Comments, Reviews Desired

@papajoewill posted:

Turn down the volume to how I have it posted above and let me know.

I will but it will be the weekend before I get around to it.

One thing to ask though... I noticed in your video you are using test rollers. Are you sure you have enough pick up rollers on the locomotive and tender powered through the test rollers? I know you probably dont need them all powered but I would think maybe trying to power as many as possible to rule out that possibly being your issue. I would put it directly to a powered track just to rule that out. Maybe you already have so disregard if so.

Brad

@B rad posted:

I will but it will be the weekend before I get around to it.

One thing to ask though... I noticed in your video you are using test rollers. Are you sure you have enough pick up rollers on the locomotive and tender powered through the test rollers? I know you probably dont need them all powered but I would think maybe trying to power as many as possible to rule out that possibly being your issue. I would put it directly to a powered track just to rule that out. Maybe you already have so disregard if so.

Brad

Can confirm it is not the test rollers causing it. Ultimately to answer your question, I have tried all of the above. I have tried it on fast track, atlas track (directly on the track), changing from 54w DC and 72w DC bricks, changing different AC transformers, all to the same result and conclusion.

The rollers in the video here are 3D printed and plastic, but I learned the tender does not need to be on the track for power/sound.

@papajoewill posted:

Turn down the volume to how I have it posted above and let me know.

Papajoewill

I configured my Big Boy as you requested and you are correct.

When the lower sound bar (I believe it's called the background sounds) above the master volume is at the 2nd to lowest setting it is a static noise. However the static noise is always there at higher settings but you just don't hear it as much if at all.

To me it actually seems designed that way to give it a authentic older speaker background interference type static noise. I'm not sure how to discribe what I'm saying but I do feel Lionel was correct in telling you it was designed this way.

After playing through all the background sound levels and master volume as well I feel it is really just a type of sound meant to be part of the overall sounds.

However, it does seem weird at the 2nd to lowest setting as in your picture because the background sounds don't start over the static noise until the 3rd to lowest setting. As the volume of the background sounds are raised the static is still there just not as noticeable.

I hope this made a little sense because I feel like I'm not explaining it very well but I hope my experiment helped you out. I really feel like there is nothing wrong with our locomotives.

Brad

@B rad posted:

I feel like I'm not explaining it very well but I hope my experiment helped you out. I really feel like there is nothing wrong with our locomotives.

Brad

I feel like that was a perfect explanation and VERY helpful. I really appreciate you taking your time to research and respond here. I agree with everything you said. Ultimately I keep it at half volume and any "static" I say/think is just steam escaping and using my imagination. Ultimately I am very happy still with the train and excited to be in the big boy club.

A lot of my original post and concern was a bit of a rant and out of frustration but at the end of the day I will continue enjoying it and more comfortable knowing it's the standard.