----- Original Message -----
From: trainboy.geo
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 3:34 PM
Subject: [CBQ] Re: E7 sound verses F7 Sound
In response to Gordon and others:
> Do they sound better than the Broadway limited E's Ray?
>
> Gordon
The F7 horn is different that on the E7. It's much stronger and
deaper sounding.
The F7 horn is a 3 chime Leslie horn and sounds like the real thing -
my buddy has a real one and the note tones are very close. The F7
also has extremely good traction motor and generator sounds with
very realistic shut down or "whine" sound effects.
As things improve, QSI has added additional features to their system
that really makes if fun to "play" with and to enjoy all the new
sound effects.
I strongly recommend using the "Quantum Engineer" on an analog
system because it makes it more enjoyable. Features such as coupler
sounds, dynamic breaking, ability to turn head lights or
marker/classifcation lights on and off, and many other featuers.
The "Programming" button makes setting different options a lot
easier and faster.
As for the E7, there is a new chip out that takes advantage of many
new features when used with the Quantum Engineer. I purchased a new
chip for both my E7 and heavy mike 2-8-2. The added features were
well worth the costs, about $25.00 as I remember. On the 2-8-2,
Quantum added the hissing sound from the cylinders when starting up
with a load of freight cars, then drops off once it starts rolling -
just like the prototype.
Now if this sounds like a sales job for any of the mfgrs, well, I
wish I was working for one of them because I would push them to come
out with more Q steam. But I don't and I have no ties to any mfgr or
supplier.
So like many of you, I can only hope that someone will come out with
a Hudson, Northern, Pacific or other Q version engine with sound. Or
maybe the Mark Twain Zephyr!
Regards,
Ray Bedard
San Jose CA
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, kc2bw@... wrote:
>
> Do they sound better than the Broadway limited E's Ray?
>
> Gordon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "trainboy.geo"
> Date: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:04 am
> Subject: [CBQ] UPDATE - Walthers F7 Proto2000 with sound
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
>
> > I have been in contact with Jerry Roy at Walthers regarding the
> > update
> > on the "CORRECTED" Q F7's (grab irons mounted on the firemans
> > side -
> > left side of the engine). I was told that Walthers expects
> > delivery by
> > mid-Oct.
> >
> > I purchased 2 of the Great Northern engines last week and they
> > are
> > real beauties. The QSI sound system is FANTASTIC. I run only
> > analog on
> > my layout and I am very impressed with the looks and the running
> > gear
> > on these engines. Extremely smooth and quit. The QSI sound
> > system is
> > exactly as I remember an F7 to sound like.
> >
> > There is, however, one little problem. The magnetic read switch
> > is
> > mounted too close to the speaker. When the engine moves over a
> > Kadee
> > magnetic uncoupler the reed switch engages causing the engine to
> > reset.
> >
> > When I brought this to Jerry's attention, he was unaware of the
> > issue
> > and contacted QSI. His recommended fix is: "Remove the body
> > shell and
> > locate the reed switch. ( its right above the PCB chip) and
> > gently
> > lift it about 3/16 to a 1/4 inch."
> >
> > I did this mod and tested my engines. This fixed the problem.
> > QSI
> > needs to mount the reed switch closer to the front of the engine
> > away
> > from the speaker. It really is a poor location anyway. Jerry
> > does not
> > know if they can have this corrected in time for the next
> > shipment of
> > F7's.
> >
> > For those of you wanting a great looking F7 with sound or
> > without, I
> > believe this is the best model to date. See the recent review in
> > the
> > Oct issue of MR.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ray Bedard
> > San Jose CA
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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