A few years ago I installed Cruise Lite boards in an MTH Doodlebug and MTH Galloping Goose. At that time there was no ERR Gas Engine Railsound board, so I installed Alco PA boards for the horn and start-up sounds. I recently got 2 ERR Gas Engine Railsound boards to replace the Alco PAs. I installed one of the new boards in the Goose (simple-3 wire plugs). When I tested it, I got start-up sounds and about 15 seconds of idle and then, all sound stopped. There is now no sound, no whistle, bell, tower or crew talk. I then re-installed the Alco board back in the Goose to see if I had done something to cause the problem but, all Alco sounds worked as before. I then installed the new Gas Railsound board in another engine with Cruise Lite and no sound. I then installed the Gas board in an engine with a Cruise Commander board and no sound. So, the Gas Railsound board is dead.
My concern is, might there be a compatibility problem between the new ERR sound boards and the old Cruise Lite boards. I had planned on installing the 2nd Gas engine board in the Doodlebug and, also, two new medium steam boards in locomotives with a couple more Cruise Lite boards, that I still have. But, I am reluctant to do that.
I called ERR Sunset 3rd Rail this afternoon and had a very pleasant conversation with a woman who told me, as I expected, to just return the dead board for a replacement. When I told her of my concern about old Cruise Lite/new Railsound boards, she asked if I was on the O Gauge Forum, and suggested post here; that while they were licensed for ERR, their technical expertise was in locomotive design and production.
I would appreciate any ideas, suggestions or, knowing if anyone else has the same or similar experience.
Thanks
George
