SERIES 8: Digital Sound Introduction

Key Model World's latest series launches Friday March 8 2024 at 8pm as we delve into the world of digital sound for a new four-part video series. In this series we explore what sound has to offer as well as showcasing practical sound installation guides for Hornby, ZIMO and ESU sound chips in a range of steam and diesel locomotives. Sign up for a Premium Subscription to access the full four part series and all previous Key Model World exclusive video series.

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SERIES 8: INTRODUCTION TO DIGTIAL SOUND

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DIGITAL SOUND MODELLING GUIDES

Hornby Tornado with Locoman digital sound Video Feature

VIDEO: Hornby's Tornado with Locoman Sounds

The A1 Steam Trust's new build Peppercorn 'A1' 4-6-2 60163 Tornado is the subject of our latest sound demonstration video to go with our full installation guide in Hornby Magazine Yearbook No 14 for 2022 - on sale now. Watch our completed installation which uses Hornby's BR lined blue liveried model of 60163 plus Locoman Sounds' all-new sound profile for the high-profile main line registered 'Pacific' here.

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‘Western’ ambassadors for sound

The distinctive note of the ‘Western’ hydraulics is highly sought after in model form. PAUL CHETTER installs sound into Heljan and Dapols model of the Class 52 in ‘OO’ scale and compares the steps required and the results achieved.

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'J50' sound and stay alive

Compact tank engines aren’t always the easiest when it comes to digital sound installations, but Hornby’s ‘J50’ 0-6-0T can be equipped with sound and stay alive. MIKE WILD shows how he did it in this step by step guide.

Read our full collection of digital sound installation guides with video demonstrations here