Sounds for FM Train Master

My understanding is that there are no accurate sound files available for a Train Master.  QSI and LokSound both indicate that their FM files are from a smaller engine.  TCS offers a refit kit for the Atlas Train Master, but their listed sound files do not include any FM diesels.  SoundTraxx (Tsunami) lists an unspecified FM diesel.  Since there has not been an operating full-size Train Master for some time, most likely that was recorded from a switcher, as well.

Earlier reviews indicated that the original Tsunami FM decoder sounded better than the original QSI on the first-run Atlas Gold Train Masters.  So it appears that the best options today are probably either Tsunami 2 or Loksound, with neither being quite accurate.

-- Steve

A bet.

LokSound sound files can be loaded easily and Matt Herman will most likely want a 12 cylinder sound file for his ever growing collection.  

Drop him an email, it might start the ball rolling...

Nick

I am surprised that no one

I am surprised that no one had a movie of the trainmasters with sound when they were in service on the sp hauling commuters. I watched a video of a H-16-44 switching cars in a yard and that was a very loud locomotive. FM still makes the op from what I read as well as the Alco 251 engine so possibly those folks making decoders could go record a present engine, even though they are used as stationary and marine engines.

I have a Lok sound equipped H 16 44 and several QSI equiped H-24-66s and will say that the sound from the lok sound unit sounds better than the QSI but suspect neither is actually as accurate as we would wish for. I will add that I do like both units and do not plan to replace one with the other or a different unit unless a decoder fails.

One thing I have been following is the thread on the realistic throttle and the Tsunami IIs seem to be the favorite for the brake set up that is available that can be used with the new throttle. That does not mean there is something wrong with any of the others, just that there are advantages with each one and you would want to actually look at the features each has in addition to sound thy produce.

I believe we are in a real great situation that is continuing to get better. The decoders are offering more and better control features and better sound as well. I also suspect that there might not be a bad choice available just some that might have more appeal for a specific purpose.

Thanks for the info so far

I'm pretty loyal to LokSound, but I do like the looks of the number of accessory tabs on the Tsunami2 boards.

I dropped Matthew at LokSound a line regarding adding the 12-cyl sound to their collection. Stay tuned!

Thank you!

CDMV