[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
Re: New Member needs help
Don if there are parts broken on the coupler or missing I probably have
them. Depending on what is the actual problem is, if all the pieces are
there and the spring will not keep the pin up, then a small rubber band can be a
quick fix. I use orthodontist bands.
As for the horn, the original parts do not sound like a real horn and any
replacement like the original will not sound like real. Only the sound
boards have authentic sounds. the early ones are more of an electronic
horn and the latest are actual digital sounds and may even be recordings of
horns. Sound boards can be installed into older engines without much
difficulty. Allan is an expert in this modification. Some engines
can be a little tight inside to hold the IC board but removal of the original
horn stuff should make room for the board and the speaker. they are
designed to run from the transformer controls or a command board in the
engine. I will not make the NB show but will be around some weekends when
we are set up down town and would be happy to look it over and see what can be
done.
I probably have some old horns if you want the original beep sound.
Scott
I'm new with the club and still
finding my way among the technology and price demons. I recently bought
a Lionel 601 Diesel on E-Bay. However, the horn has been removed and the
couplers do not want to stay closed. Two questions. Is there a
horn Model Number that actually sounds like a multi-tone horn like a real
diesel that I can put into the 601? I have the bracket but not the
little round horn. How does the Diesel sound cicuit board work?
Can it be installed and operated off the transformer "Whistle" button?
Is there a fix for the coupler problem - other than Epoxy? Thanks
for any input. Don Newman
-----Original Message-----
From:
scott a smiley <sc.smiley@juno.com>
To:
ttat-members@aoot.com
Sent: Wed, Oct 28, 2009 8:19 pm
Subject: New
Member