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Just another reason for me to buy a soundbox!!!

I bought one back in late 99 for $32 brand new...stored it for 20 years and recently ran it..still runs good and appreciate your video on how to work on these

The Kato definitely has the more accurate sound - the BLI sounds like a 710G. But, more importantly, is anyone ever going to make a proper GMD model instead of slapping CP paint on an EMD? Them stepwells and headlights bug me. ;)

Thanks for the video. It’s nice to see the differences in the two systems so that you can make an informed choice. I prefer and have a soundbox and it is fun to use.

It makes a big difference in the quality of sound.

I just got a sound box cheap . I am now searching for a resonably priced sound card to play with first. Most of my locos a DCC with sound.

Run this with your Sound Box lol

I confess I love my soundbox, it does mean you can have sound with anything (or nothing!) rather than DCC sound

Does the D51 card have the three different whistles that the American cards have?

" I speak train!" How wonderful!

I feel my US light steam card is a better match for my 4-4-0 American when I compared the available whistles and other sound effects to videos of the real thing. I agree it's much more fun to run the 4-4-0 with the box.

That makes a great sound mate, and its agreat looking loco. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

Thanks for the video. I bought a soundbox about a year or so ago, and found it to be great fun. I run dc, so I don’t bother with sound decoders, but like you said this is a cheaper way to enjoy the sounds of the different engines. I don’t use it all the time, but when I’m in the mood for sound, or I’m showing someone my layout, it’s easy to hook up .

Happy New Year to you also! Sounds like you had a very successful year. Looks like your getting some snow. Thanks for sharing. Dave

Nice sound, I like the building

Happy New Year, my friend! If I might suggest, maybe if you were to change the name of your channel to N Scale Repair and Mods, it may very well increase your viewership! There isn't anybody else on RUclips that I have found doing what you do! Let the people know ahead of time about the skills you're sharing! I know it has helped me immensely! Otherwise, I wouldn't change a thing! Thank you for the skills you have taught me and good luck in the new year!

Happy New Year

You have skilled hands of a surgeon. Well done Happy New Year 2025

OH😮 that's a major problem!!

Trip pin from coupler

Jesus grandpa got ahold of a phone again😂

Sounds awesome!

Yo!

Does this mean I can't sync sound from all my DCC/Sound Locos?

Les voisins vont penser que vous avez ouvert une nouvelle gare chez vous ..😄

Thanks for the shout out! Great to see the Soundbox trend catching on. Hopefully it's rise in popularity will push Kato to release future sound cards like a much needed generation 4 diesel and perhaps a Soundbox 2.0 with newer sound files.

I don't know if you have multiple DC controllers. If you do, then each one could use a Soundbox.

I came to own an older SD40-2 that sounded like a coffee grinder. I tried a new motor and everything until I changed out the little black blocks that support the drive line/worm gear. The old ones were not cut as precisely as the new ones, and were very tight in the frame. This apparently caused the drive line to be torqued and rattle when in use especially with the shell on. I changed those, and now it is smooth as glass. I would suggest changing those bearing blocks if you are having noise problems with these otherwise great locomotives. The Atlas Part number is 480007A. You will have to pull the octagonal universal off of the shaft to change one of the blocks, but it came off fairly easily with just some twisting motion.

I have had one of these for years now, they are great and I run more and more DC rather than DCC. I did a review myself years ago. ruclips.net/video/Ewa0-ZT3y7o/видео.htmlsi=iodcX4I9SLYxcYOs

I lucked out and got a soundbox for 99.00 brand new, right before the prices went through the roof. Amazon still has them for a hundred plus dollars. But some nuts on ebay are asking two to three hundred dollars for them. Thats ridiculious. If you want one Amazon is the cheapest. I love old school DC. I'm building a switching industrial branchline. Its perfect for my size of layout. Haven't tried the entertainment system hook up yet, but that sounds awsome!.👌👍

Very nice demo! El Jefe got me interested in the sound box. Looking forward to purchasing one for myself. Thanks for sharing!

I love the Kato sound box.. There are 2 different knobs that control how the engine will respond to throttle control.their are soundcards for most diesel even modern ones.There is an add on that will let you operate wireless with your phone . I have external speakers hooked up but you can plug in headphones also. My layout is a U shaped 16 ft long and 5 ft wide. My controller is in middle so it really works well for me. I know dc is old school but with kato you can have beautiful crossing gates and signals that work( stay red longer if all wheels are metal) before going back to yellow then green. The soundbox is the icing on the cake! Horn bell brake etc.. lots of fun and much easier and cheaper. It is however best for smaller to mid size layout

Were you able to get the smoke stack working?

Great video thank you 😊 I am now about to embark on doing my fef3 with the updated SDN147K4

Hey do you know what I am a big fan of new bright trains. And I know the music on the Christmas train from New Bright.

Nice job, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

Cool review

Thanks for the tip

Fix those trains

If only they all were N scale, lol.

Do you put any oil on the gears in the trucks? I noticed you didnt in the video. Is it ok to do that?

I enjoyed your video and commentary. I have an old SD-40-2 by Kato I aquired that is noisy. This video showed how to take it apart and what to do. Many thanks!😁

TOMIX EF210🇯🇵を 見て嬉しかったです ありがとうございます メンテナンスが とても丁寧で参考に なります 素敵です✨

Where to buy this motor?

丁寧な作業で 参考になりました 配信をありがとうございます 🇯🇵日本より

Great relaxing video!!Thanks for sharing.

Wow! That's an antique. Good on you for giving it a shot.

Great video again

I'm still watching the video but I noticed a puff of smoke around 1:54 😵‍💫

HIi how you disarm the tender please, thanks