Having been actively involved in the O gauge toy train hobby for some five decades, it isn’t often that I come across something I never knew existed, but while browsing an online auction site recently, I saw the MRC Sound & Power AC unit. I was fully aware of the the regular, DC-output Sound & Power unit, but AC? Can this be used with Lionel Trains?
In 1993, MRC combined these their sound and control products into the Sound & Power DC throttle. What I never knew until recently, was that MRC also made a Sound & Power unit for AC trains. I am assuming that MRC did not make many of the AC units because I do not recall ever seeing any promotional materials for the AC version, and in fact the box uses a photo of the standard DC version.
So now, I have synchronized sound for any locomotive of any era of any manufacturer at any time without having to fool with phone apps or coordinating my phone with the throttle. I can simply turn on my throttle and transmitter, pair the speakers, and I’m ready to roll! Or you can test the system with a stationary speaker if you’re not ready for the full Bluetooth experience. In any case, this is a great solution to add sound without having to modify every locomotive in your fleet. It may not sound quite as nice as today’s digital systems, but it’s certainly an improvement over many of the horn and whistle sounds of previous generations, and the whole installation can cost less than a contemporary sound board. AND it’s a great little power supply for my trains as well!
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5 окт 2024