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    Max operating voltage for Annie sound board

    I have a Bachmann Annie and the sound level is anemic when used out doors. Since I am planning to use a Dallee sound board at some point in the future, I felt that there was nothing to loose by turning the voltage up. The capacitors are all rated at 16V, that would be the absolute max. The Annie...
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    $ 100 Aristocraft/Dallee sound board, good?

    I need better sound for a Bachmann G Annie but do not want to spend a fortune. Aristocraft is selling , street price, soundboards for app $90. Has anyone used these? Thanks Gene
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    Sound board Bachmann Annie max Voltage ?

    I have a Annie and the sound level is anemic when used outdoors. It operates from a 9V battery. Judging by the components used, a 12V operating voltage should be possible. Has someone tried this? Thanks Gene
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    How to cut SS G track cleanly?

    Thank you Russ but what is a chop saw? Gene
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    How to cut SS G track cleanly?

    I am beginning to lay out track in our back yard. I chose Aristocraft SS ,G gauge but have to shorten some stock sections. A saber saw with a fine tooth metal cutting blade is one possibility or a diamond coated blade, both with lots of cutting oil?. And tapping 2ea, 2mm holes. Not looking...
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    $10.00 Radioshack 20sec audio recorder

    1/2 " spacing should do it, depending on the magnet.And the momentary close should get the player going. The specs are on the radio shack site including the user manual. Look for " 9 Volt recording module" part number 276-1323A, no size given , according to picture, foot print is similar to...
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    $10.00 Radioshack 20sec audio recorder

    A bridge rectifier followed by a small 9V regulator would do it nicely. Including a bit of filtering , before and after the regulator. The start playing button could be replaced by a reed switch and actuated by a magnet under the engine or cars. This $10 device just begs to be used along the...
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    $10.00 Radioshack 20sec audio recorder

    You record by speaking into the loudspeaker or holding a sound source next to it and push the button provided. It will save the recording even with the battery disconnected. Gene
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    $10.00 Radioshack 20sec audio recorder

    I wonder if anybody has used the RS 20sec sound recorder in their trains or as a triggerable background sound for stations etc? The sound quality is surprisingly good , the $ 10.00 price includes the speaker , it doubles as the mike . It is listed as "9 Volt recording module" Gene
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    Bachman G 4-6-0 exploded view, diagrams ?

    Got through to Bachmann today and will be shipped, free of charge, exploded view and schematics. Thanks for all the inputs Gene
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