Hi All!, Anyone out there have the Lionel M7 set,I was looking to mod this set but but cant find any parts to add on to this set. I wish there was a sound kit or somthing to install on this train.
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It's a basic set which was only available a limited time. I don't know if anyone would have a sound kit for it.
Other than announcements for stations and chime sounds to signal that the doors are about to close they are really the only sounds. The traction motor sounds are very minimal. Maybe like the subway cars that have the sounds of the riders coming and going from the cars would be another possible added sound.
When these cars were being test run on Metro-North during 2004-2006 one of my friends was the principal engineer had that job. He invited me to join him which I did one two occasions. We left from the Harmon Shops just after 9pm and ran north and south on the Hudson and Harlem Lines including into Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal finishing up around 3am back at Harmon.
Ed G. (Along The New Haven Line Of Metro-North and Amtrak)
When these cars were being test run on Metro-North during 2004-2006 one of my friends was the principal engineer had that job. He invited me to join him which I did one two occasions. We left from the Harmon Shops just after 9pm and ran north and south on the Hudson and Harlem Lines including into Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal finishing up around 3am back at Harmon.
Ed G. (Along The New Haven Line Of Metro-North and Amtrak)
quote:Originally posted by DEZ:
Hi All!, Anyone out there have the Lionel M7 set,I was looking to mod this set but but cant find any parts to add on to this set. I wish there was a sound kit or somthing to install on this train.
I have one and the 2 add on cars. It is very basic. After a couple of wiring resolders it is up to snuff and runs well.
About the sound. I like to have that on my trains. And except for the ding-ding when the doors open and close plus station announcements electrics run silent (pretty much) so I am OK with it. My Fastrack noise covers most delicate sounds anyway.
Well, one does hear the propulsion units quite clearly when the train starts up, after the rising pitch reaches a plateau, you also hear (what sounds like) the motors revving up until they're drowned out by wheel noise. The reverse occurs when the train is slowing to a stop. If someone in the shops could get a recording of the propulsion units going through their phases that could be the basis for a sound unit for these cars.
(of course that means building your own sound board, since none of the sound boards on the market will allow you to program in your own recordings)
---PCJ
(of course that means building your own sound board, since none of the sound boards on the market will allow you to program in your own recordings)
---PCJ
Unfortunately this set was only intended for the kids and entry level ready to run people. It was aimed for that market and priced low accordingly.
It’s a non-scale sized item. It is what it is – a toy.
The motor car tends to slip and shake a bit with operation. Also the front truck jumps the track on banked S curves.
Also check the wires from the trucks. They can rub against the metal frame and short out. There was not enough slack added to the wire during production.
I still like the set. I weathered the shiny trucks and added a metal plate weight under each car for smoother operation.
If you want sounds, go to YouTube and use the (LIRR M7 videos) You can record all the start & stop sounds for it there.
It’s a non-scale sized item. It is what it is – a toy.
The motor car tends to slip and shake a bit with operation. Also the front truck jumps the track on banked S curves.
Also check the wires from the trucks. They can rub against the metal frame and short out. There was not enough slack added to the wire during production.
I still like the set. I weathered the shiny trucks and added a metal plate weight under each car for smoother operation.
If you want sounds, go to YouTube and use the (LIRR M7 videos) You can record all the start & stop sounds for it there.
SIRT,
Did adding the weights help to stop the front truck jumping on curves? I am having the same problem.
Thanks.
Jay in Ottawa
Yes
A couple of fishing weights secured with silicone fixed the issue. The motorcar exits my banked curves correctly without jumping the track.
I would tape them in first until you solve the problem. Think I wound up adding 4 medium sinkers.
Happy fishing!
Great thanks. I'll give it a try.
Jay in Ottawa
SIRT,
Do you happen to have any photos of the weight mod you did? I'm trying to figure out where I can add the weights without them being too visible or blocking the doorways ( as my kids like to put people inside). I just gave this set to my son for his birthday on the 8th and he is a bit dissappointed that it keeps derailing. Thanks for your help.
Jay in Ottawa
Lionel LIRR M-7
FRONT section - Attach sinkers using existing screws with RTV. Paint black.
REAR weight.
TRAILER CAR - 2 weights each.
Thanks SIRT that's great. What did you use for the rear plate weight and the non-powered car plate weight? Any idea where I could buy some? Thanks again.
Jay in Ottawa
Originally Posted by Jay Ottawa:
Think they call them door mending braces. True value and Lowes.
The smaller one is from an HO junker diesel.
Thanks SIRT that's great. What did you use for the rear plate weight and the non-powered car plate weight? Any idea where I could buy some? Thanks again.
Jay in Ottawa
4 PACK mending plates are on ebay, 10 packs available $3.22 free ship B.I.N. !!!
Link - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zinc-P...;hash=item5aed2a589e
Awesome thanks!
Jay in Ottawa
SIRT thank you.
Jay let us know if that works for you.
The plastic bands on the non-powered units on the trucks, should they be removed or should they stay on?
Wonder if you could also use the leaded weights the scouts use for their Pinewood derby cars?
George
