Recommend Alternative Sound Module For Bachmann 2-6-0 On30

I would like to know too. I have a 2-6-0 and an 0-6-0 I’d like to put sound in.

Will Bachmann be producing a plug in module again?

@Al NJ posted:

I would like to know too. I have a 2-6-0 and an 0-6-0 I’d like to put sound in.

Will Bachmann be producing a plug in module again?

I wrote to them and here is what transpired:

My question: I have seen on some websites that module 44957 is expected in October.  Is that accurate or wishful thinking.

Reply: Hello John,

I do not know when they should arrive.

Cynthia

Assistant Parts  Manager

Part Department

Bachmann Industries

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Most people are recommending installing a sound decoder from scratch.

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/of_sound/

https://store.sbs4dcc.com/TCS1...rBachmannModels.aspx

https://www.trainorders.com/di...n/read.php?3,3603659

https://soundtraxx.com/product...nd-decoders/tsu-BH2/

Haven't joined this group yet, but plan to.  Might be a good place to ask installation questions:

https://groups.io/g/On30conspiracy

John

you will need to install a new sound decoder as the one Bachman sold is sound only that piggy backs on to the DCC non sound decoder. many options out there for you but none that just plug in. don't know why Bachman did that. the Bachman decoders were soundtrax  but OEM for Bachman. .

Thank you both for the information. The locos I have are already DCC, but yes, you have to purchase the sound module separately. I don’t know why they did it that either. Whatever the reason, I’m content to wait for the 44957 module to reappear ... for now.

Al

you might want to call Soundtrax they might know of another option. I doubt Bachman will rerun them unless they produce another run of locos with is not likely.

@Rick Rubino posted:

you might want to call Soundtrax they might know of another option. I doubt Bachman will rerun them unless they produce another run of locos with is not likely.

Actually Rick I contacted them at the same time I contacted Bachmann (referenced above).

This was their response:

John,

I would say the TSU-2200 is the better bet, the reason being that the TSU-BH2 is designed to replace the SoundValue decoders specifically and I believe they use a different board format then the On30 mogul that you have, so it is very likely the TSU-BH2 would not fit, you could probably still use it however it would be no less difficult than using the TSU-2200. (maybe even moreso as the TSU-2200 is a bit smaller, and doesn’t need specific provision for mounting)

Let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thank You!

John