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marjac99
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 Posted - 03/10/2013 : 07:03:06 AM
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Hi,
TRAINWORLD has a sale on with major
discounts for Mantua locos, and I'm interested in the 2-6-6-2T. They offer both versions, DCC-ready and with DCC/sound.
So, does anyone have experience with the version with sound? The locomotive sounds good? Or shall I buy the 'DCC-ready' version and install the decoder myself?
Thanks for your opinion.
Martin
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Geezer
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 07:27:54 AM
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Save your self some headaches with the bachmann
wiring color scheme and buy the loco with factory
installed sound. I have both the 2-6-6-2T and
the newer 2-4-4-2 w/tender both with factory
sound. Both sound great and run smoothe!!
JMO.....
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Geezer
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 07:30:49 AM
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The last reference was to the On30 units....
I also have had the Mantua units without
sound. I converted a couple of the HO 2-6-6-2T
loco's and have to say that finding room for
the decoder is an issue.
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marjac99
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 07:43:17 AM
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Geezer,
in your first post you wrote about Bachmann, I've seen it. I also want to convert the Mantua to 0n30, hence my question. With sound it costs $ 50 more than without. It's worth it if the sound is good.
Thanks
Martin
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visman48
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 08:11:01 AM
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Martin,
The Manuta DCC ready version is relatively easy to convert, assuming you have the skills to do fine wire soldering, and decifering the wiring that comes with it. Like Geez I have done 3 so far, and have one on the shelf to do. They are pretty good runners, but loose the extra pick up that tender brings to it. Mine are really pretty good. I might be able to find my builds complete with all the parts if you are going ON30 with it.
Les
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JPIII
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 11:04:05 AM
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I bought the Mantua 2-6-6-2T DCC ready.
It was a simple plug in of a 9 pin (IIRC) decoder. Just remove the tank (pops off) on the back of the cab & there's your plug. Space is very tight. I could not get the decoder down out of sight.I'm no big fan of sound and in this model I have no idea where one would put speakers.
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Geared Steam
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 12:28:11 PM
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Installing sound in this can be done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z34g_2QuuY
For the additional $50.00 bucks, I would get the sound version. Thats a pretty good price.
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k9wrangler
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 1:04:35 PM
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Some years ago I built the 2-6-6-2 kit and it was a great locomotive. When I converted to DCC I believed all the hyperbole about the evils of changing a dc engine to dcc and sold it. Since I've some experience with dcc I am sorry I sold it. The newer dcc ready and sound units all ready to go should be a great little engine. I've not had one of the new ones so can't say for sure.
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k9wrangler
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 1:08:18 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Geared Steam
Installing sound in this can be done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z34g_2QuuY
The bell sure works, curious as to why the bell, usually a low secondary sound, seems so predominent in many videos folks run of their sound equiped locos?
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marjac99
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 4:26:32 PM
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Thanks guys,
for your comments.
I've ordered the version with DCC/sound.
Wish you a nice day.
Martin
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Geezer
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marjac99
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Posted - 03/10/2013 : 6:06:25 PM
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Geezer,
no comment can be too late. This Backwoods conversion of the Mantua is on my list since I've read your report here.
Martin
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