I want to download and use the ESU sound file 76457 (EMD 16cyl 710G3B SD60E (FT) to use on my Marklin loco. Currently it has limited functions and not great sound file. What do I need to do to change this and what is a guestimate cost for it? Can I do this my self ?
Thanks!
DrBob

Out of the box, that model (PRR F7 or FP7) consists of two A units and a B unit.
Older versions had the sound module mounted behind the main decoder unit and wires to the speaker inside the B unit.
I don't know if this model has the same design.
If yes, using ESU or other sound would require replacing both the Marklin MFX decoder and the sound module or simply replacing the sound module and using an ESU decoder for sound only.

See https://www.marklin-users.net/fo...-37624---F7-Pennsylvania


If you do decide to change decoders, you will need ESU 76411(16cyl 567BC) or 74436 (16cyl 567C) or 76446 (16cyl 567B).
For more realistic sound, you could install separate decoders in each A unit and have sound coming from each one.

Regards

Mike C

DrBob, you go to the ESU website under download sound files and you will find a great selection of American sound files, these sound files are only available for American users, you've got a selection of 76 different sound files for locos.

they are called: LokSound Select Retail Soundfiles

http://projects.esu.eu/p...rder=date&country=us

or you have another choice of ESU American sound files for factory equipped locos.

http://projects.esu.eu/projectoverviews/6

equipped with ESU full throttle feature (must use Lokprogrammer to program this feature)

I would suggest the: Dual EMD 12cyl 567C (FT) (ESU 73483 or 75461) used on E3, E4. E5, E6, E7, E8, E9

ESU 75461: As with all SELECT decoders there are up to 16 separate horns, 2 separate brake squeals and 2 bells included on this one sound profile!

regards.,

John

Only use the Select decoders if you don't want to change the sounds in the sound file. You are much better off using a V4 decoder. Also I am not sure if they make an M4 version of the Select, which you may want to use if running mfx.

all new decoders bought from ESU are either V4.0 or M4

there is a difference between ESU Germany and USA, ESU Germany produces a few American locos with M4 protocol but the rest of American locos are sold under the ESU select banner only for America, who ever imports them into Europe (dealer) has to buy it from ESU USA.

the difference is also they are all individual sound recordings, so no generic motor sounds as you will find out when you go through the select sound file pages.

with a Lokprogrammer you have a choice of 4 extra airhorns (Leslie, Wabco, Nathan and MISC air horns), 21 different diesel bells, 16 different motor sounds and 35 different whistles which all appear in the sound library (loksound template pack 1.9)

if you need more information contact ESU LLC:

matthew.herman@loksound.com

John