As you all know by now Klaus is a master craftsman with a knack for LGB engines. Today we are coming back to the F 7 Santa Fe A and B units belonging to Jared Crapo in Utah. In the above video Klaus installed not just a mere ESU sound, programmed and edited, he also modified the sound output immensely. Just watch and listen to the video clip - maybe after you've been reading the following:
Here is his work-scope in his own words:
F 7 A-Unit
the ESU XL version 5 sound decoder features 2 amplifiers with 6.5 Watts output each. Regularly only one channel is being used. In this F 7 project it was my goal to utilize both channels. I installed a larger loudspeaker in the regular loudspeaker location and in addition in front and behind it two additional loudspeakers which are operated by the second channel. Giving you a total of 13 Watts HiFi output. This not only improves the output volume but it improves the display of the low Diesel frequencies perfectly.
F 7 B unit
The F 7 B unit was motorized and received the same loudspeaker arrangement with a separate ESU XL sound decoder. This sound decoder is programmed with a slightly different Diesel sound. Both sounds are original recordings and give an excellent sound reproduction of the real thing. You can distinctly recognize the two separate Diesel engine (A and B). Only the A unit can be triggered for horn and bell but both units display their own random sounds.
My customer wanted to run both units on the same address because he didn't want to go into the hassle of consists operation. The ESU XL version 5 decoder features a function which is called drive-hold. I used this function to keep the F 7 B unit in place while the F 7 A unit can be moved on the same address separately. So you may proceed with the A unit to the B unit and after coupling and the start of the second Diesel you may disengage the drive-hold function and move both units together.
Mark Rosenthal's MSR Layout
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| MSR layout - by Mark Rosenthal please click on link below |
Another fine example of a fantastic layout featuring Klaus installation craftsmanship is the layout of Mark Rosenthal in Tampa. A lifelong LGB enthusiast he has a most beautiful indoor layout which has been featured in a many magazines in the Tampa area, in Maerklin and LGB magazines and even on local televison. Over the years Klaus installed sound and driving decoders in Mark's locos; first Massoth, then for the last 9 years ESU decoders. The crispness of the sound combined with the possibility to record your own choice of voices/sound on the ESU decoders as well as their technological superiority make them the perfect choice and tool for the ultimate enhancement of your LGB loco. Klaus installed the ESU XL 5.0 and composed-assembled and edited the sound himself for this OBB Diesel.
Mark's complete layout is automated by Stellwerk-software. His LGB 2096 features the ESU XL 5.0 and operates a wonderful run to and from the historic LGB turntable. Please click on the video link below. The video will open in YouTube:
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