DCC sound decoder manufacturers
Digitrax
Includes their Soundloader sound decoder system http://www.digitrax.com/. Individual sounds (wav format) can be uploaded to these decoders.
ESU Loksound
Includes a library of North American EMD projects http://www.loksound.com/. These decoders can come preprogrammed, can be reprogrammed with other sounds and operation and timing can be altered through their Lokprogrammer software.
MRC
Model Rectifier Corporation offer sound decoders for varying scales. http://www.modelrec.com/. These decoders come preprogrammed for specific prototypes.
QSI Solutions
Includes their Revolution sound decoders http://www.qsisolutions.com/. Individual sounds (wav format) can be uploaded to these decoders.
Soundtraxx
Includes their Tsunami sound decoders with 16 bit 567, 645 & 710 prime mover recordings http://www.soundtraxx.com/. These decoders come preprogrammed with an assortment of sounds.
Zimo
Includes their range of sound and regular decoders. Some projects are available via the site. Their sound programming manual is in German, so we look forward to an English version.
http://www.zimo.at/web2007/index2E.htm
Yahoo Groups Forums
DCC-Sound
Discussion group for users of dcc-sound decoders from the major manufacturers. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DCC-Sound/
Loksound
Discussion group for users of ESU's LokSound products.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/loksound/
Soundtraxx
Discussion group for users of Soundtraxx's products.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/soundtraxx/
Preservation Societies and Tourist Railways in
Daylesford Spa Country Railway (DSCR)
DSCR operates vintage rollingstock out of Daylesford. The line extends as far as Musk, via Bullarto. Motive power, rollingstock and all infrastructure is maintained entirely by the group’s volunteer members. http://www.dscr.com.au/
Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC)
SRHC members preserve motive power and rolling stock of the former Victorian railways, for running on both the standard and broad gauage networks, for the benefits of enthusiasts. http://www.srhc.org.au/
South Gippsland Tourist Railway (SGR)
SGR operates over 36km of the former mainline between Nyora and Leongatha in
Steamrail Victoria Inc.
Steamrail is a not for profit volunteer group who operate railfan trips throughout Victoria using steam and diesel motive power and their own collection of passenger rollingstock. All property is maintained by volunteers at the former VR Newport Workshops in
Victorian Goldfields Railway (VGR)
The VGR operate tours on the historical former VR branchline between Castlemaine and Maldon in central
The YVTR operates out of Healesville, in the
