I think I mentioned that when Tim and I started working on the Locomotive 2 years ago that i made an electronic sound system. If you need to update the sound system on your locomotive, I put the plans, blueprints, parts lists, and code on GitHub here: https://github.com/lpcia/Parade-Player.
This winter I will be working on version 3 which will include a second set of speakers and a PA system so we can work the crowd. The marine speakers are definitely loud enough, but only in the front. The second set will be mounted on the roof pointing about 45 degrees from the front.
I originally made this system for my model railroad. To modify it for our parade locomotive I added an old auto “head unit” I had lying around, and a set of huge marine speakers.
I added a wired remote this year. I may convert that to wireless with nRF24L01 transmitters and receivers.
Here is the current playlist: Do you have a suggestion?
- 01 On the Road Again-WN.mp3
- 02 Beach Boys I Get Around.mp3
- 03 Walking on Sunshine.mp3
- 04 Armed Forces Medley.mp3
- 05 This is my Country.mp3
- 06 Grand Old Flag.mp3
- 07 Little Nash Rambler.mp3
- 08 Sousa The Thunderer.mp3
- 09 Sousa Stars & Stripes Forever .mp3
- 10 French Whistle.mp3
- 11 Multi Whistle Blast.mp3
- 12 Startup Chuff.mp3
- 13 Brakes -Grinding to a halt.mp3
- 14 Steam Loco Regulate Steam.mp3
- 15 Steam Loco Brake Compressor.mp3
- 16 Ozzy Crazy Train All Aboard.mp3
View of the Marine Speakers
Cab with PLP dashboard above.
If you have any questions, suggestions, etc, let me know through this website, or through GitHub (although I don’t go there often)