No.137 Well Chuffed – Bachmann 45504 Royal Signals DS locomotive running on analogue DC
As the year end approaches a new Blog Post is well overdue. After a brief foray into the world of digital sound on analogue DC with two or three Bachmann Diesels (fitted with LokSound chips) I thought it time to investigate the possibilities of digital steam sound. I like the look and feel of Bachmann’s unrebuilt Patriots and I had been watching Giggleswick with a mind to making a purchase when I deemed the price to be right. However I was also keeping an eye on the Junction Box, run by Ian Hunter in Haltwhistle. Bachmann’s Giggleswick has an Early Emblem which is not ideal for the 1960s. How much better to buy Bachmann’s 45504 Royal Signals complete with LokSound chip and with Late Crest. Thank you Ian in Haltwhistle. Bachmann 45504 Royal Signals digital sound locomotive (in service) Straight out of the box I was not impressed. On my layout the engine struggled with five coaches on and the sounds were disjointed and spasmodic. The first task was to add some extra lea