Just a few quick questions for those of you that have these engines. While I have my own, I don't have a DCC track (or layout) to change the CV's with, so:
1. Does the sound come with the volume maxed out from the factory? If not, how much more can you turn it up? Does it sound any louder when you do? (and yes, I have fixed the speaker baffle issue)
2. Does this engine come with a better sounding horn? If so, have any of you guys changed yours? I believe the horn on the prototype is a K5LAR24...I think. The one programed in doesn't quite sound correct to me which is a shame because everything else sound-wise does!
3. How hard is it to give this model some momentum effect? Surprised this didn't come from the factory with it. Not a bog deal, but I would like it more this way.
4. The brakes on mine don't seem to squeal. Is this because I am running it on DC only? I have had some other engines that did it, just not this one.
5. Lastly, it seems that the primemover doesn't rev up through all 8 notches...Is this also because its on a crappy DC power pack?
Please ladies and gentlemen don't think I am just complaining, I am just inquiring. This is an awesome engine and I plan on buying perhaps several more! If I could just change the horn, give it some momentum and MAYBE turn up the sound just alittle, this would be the perfect engine!
-Rich
1. Does the sound come with the volume maxed out from the factory? If not, how much more can you turn it up? Does it sound any louder when you do? (and yes, I have fixed the speaker baffle issue)
2. Does this engine come with a better sounding horn? If so, have any of you guys changed yours? I believe the horn on the prototype is a K5LAR24...I think. The one programed in doesn't quite sound correct to me which is a shame because everything else sound-wise does!
3. How hard is it to give this model some momentum effect? Surprised this didn't come from the factory with it. Not a bog deal, but I would like it more this way.
4. The brakes on mine don't seem to squeal. Is this because I am running it on DC only? I have had some other engines that did it, just not this one.
5. Lastly, it seems that the primemover doesn't rev up through all 8 notches...Is this also because its on a crappy DC power pack?
Please ladies and gentlemen don't think I am just complaining, I am just inquiring. This is an awesome engine and I plan on buying perhaps several more! If I could just change the horn, give it some momentum and MAYBE turn up the sound just alittle, this would be the perfect engine!
-Rich