Train Control Systems
Manufacturing the highest quality DCC Decoders
and Control Systems for Model Railroads worldwide.
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WOWSound Push Button Sound Box
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The Push Button Sound Box from TCS is the perfect trackside companion for any analog locomotive. This product can seamlessly integrate with your existing DC, AC, or Lionel powered track and delivers authentic, CD-quality locomotive sounds that capture the essence of real railroading.
Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast, just starting out, or looking to liven up the loop of track under your Christmas tree, the Push Button Sound Box fits every application! Experience the thrill of clattering wheels, roaring engines, and vibrant ambiance right in your home. Make your model railroad truly come alive with the ultimate sound experience!
The Push Button Sound Box from Train Control Systems is a standalone product capable of playing sounds from TCS' massive library of sounds! Equipped with an internal 5 Watt speaker and adjustable volume control, the Push Button Sound Box can deliver clear and powerful audio to your train room or around the Christmas tree! Also included is a 3.5mm mono line out. Pair with a set of PC speakers or a home stereo system for a truly powerful audio experience!
The Push Button Sound Box can play TCS' entire library of both Steam and Diesel engine sounds. All the bells and whistles. Literally!
List of Features:
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Integrated 5 Watt speaker
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Volume control knob
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Mono-channel Line Out for externally-amplified speakers (PC speakers, home stereo system, etc.)
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Audio-guided Calibration Mode for enhanced operational responsiveness.
The Push Button Sound Box includes TCS' complete library of both Steam and Diesel sounds, which includes:
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64 Bells
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54 Horns
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75 Whistles
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13 Steam Chuff Sets
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32 Diesel Prime Movers
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And More!
Diesel Operation
When a Diesel locomotive type is selected, and a power pack is being used, the Push Button Sound Box will behave in the following ways:
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Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Compressor will kick on.
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Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Spitter sound will play.
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As the speed of the locomotive increases, the notch of the prime mover will increase. The inverse is also true.
Steam Operation
When a Steam locomotive type is selected, and a power pack is being used, the Push Button Sound Box will behave in the following ways:
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Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Air Pump will kick on.
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Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Injector sound will play.
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Periodically, when at idle or at low speed, the Safety Valve sounds will activate.
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When stationary or at low speed, idling sounds (boiler noise) will play. As the locomotive accelerates, these sounds will fade out.
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After remaining stationary for some time, then starting to accelerate, Cylinder Cocks sounds will play. Once a certain speed has been reached, these sounds will stop.
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As the locomotive accelerates, Rod Clank sounds will fade in. As the speed continues to increase, these sounds will fade out.
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Chuff sounds will change pace with changes to the speed/voltage.
After a period of inactivity while stopped, the idle sounds will stop. To restart them, increase the throttle/voltage.
Fun For The Entire Family
The Push Button Sound Box is fun and engaging for children of all ages (and children at heart of all ages too)! Tactile buttons are satisfying to press, and are designed to be durable and to last. The massive library of sounds available at the press of a button also ensures that the experience never gets stale. Try a new whistle. A new Bell. Have fun with it!
Small Package; Big Power
The Push Button Sound Box is not only feature-packed, but also capable of outputting massive sound thanks to the included Line Out. Connecting a home stereo, PC speakers, or other externally-amplified speaker system opens up a supreme level of fidelity never heard before in model railroading.
Wide-Range Power Pack Support
The Push Button Sound Box can be used with all sorts of power packs and scales, including Z, N, HO, O, G, etc. The maximum allowed voltage is 24V. The track input will operate with either AC or DC power packs, including Lionel!
Two-rail? Three-rail? No rails?! The Push Button Sound Box works with any railroad.
Programming Options
The Push Button Sound Box includes and audio-guided calibration process which can be set up for up to three locomotives. Calibrating ensures that the locomotive engine sounds are responsive to your specific power pack and trains. Calibrating is simple, and can be done in a minute or less!
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