Williams Bachmann Baldwin 4-6-0 Sound

DaleSOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Has anyone had a problem with the Williams Bachmann Baldwin 4-6-0 sound? My engine and tender are about 1 1/2 years old but only run for 2 Christmas layouts. Very little run time. The engine (Chesapeake & Ohio #377) is beautiful and runs great, however all at once the sound went from normal to a whisper. I can barely hear it. I took the tender apart where the sound board is and there does not appear to be any loose wires and the speaker looks fine. Any advice? Thank you in advance, DALE

1/5/222:05 PM

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C&O AllanOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I had this happen on an MTH Proto 2 steamer. The issue I found is that the speaker magnet started to degrade (i.e. fell apart). I don't know if this is the problem with yours, but you can check that.

1/5/223:17 PM

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prrhorseshoecurveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Replace with Railsounds medium sound unit. Only a 2 wire hookup!

1/5/225:30 PM

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C&O AllanOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The other thing to check is to see if there is a volume control (the screw pot) to see if the points just need to be moved.

1/5/225:50 PM

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CraftechOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Examine the adjusting screw (potentiometer) for any obstruction, wax, etc. Alternatively you can try spraying the pot with a contact cleaner and working it back and forth.

John

1/5/227:06 PM

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DaleSOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thank you all for your timely help! I adjusted the potentiometer and that did the trick! I am curious as to why it changed or how it became quiet. All is well on the track now ;- )

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