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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Orlando on October 04, 2024, 09:03:37 PM

Title: Scaletrains Reefer cars
Post by: Orlando on October 04, 2024, 09:03:37 PM

Hello yall, hopefully everyone is doing well. I was wondering if anyone has converted the scaletrains reefer cars to battery operated sound due to poor track rolling. I would be open to convert my 4 cars if anyone has an Idea to how to do this. I have never done something like this or have knowledge of doing so. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Orlando

Title: Re: Scaletrains Reefer cars
Post by: William Brillinger on October 05, 2024, 07:11:52 AM

You could probably just add a keep-alive to them.

Title: Re: Scaletrains Reefer cars
Post by: Orlando on October 06, 2024, 03:59:19 PM

Thanks Bill, I will look into that option.

Title: Re: Scaletrains Reefer cars
Post by: KPack on October 06, 2024, 10:38:01 PM

I have some and I love the cars.  But I realized that I actually don't like the sound option at all.  I found it obnoxious and monotonous, plus it was annoying when it cut off and on over switches.  So I'll probably just cut the wires to the speaker so I can still have the lit control board.

-Kevin

Title: Re: Scaletrains Reefer cars
Post by: Jdiesel1319 on November 28, 2024, 06:16:53 PM

Hey Orlando, I can install batteries for you on your cars if you’re interested!

Title: Re: Scaletrains Reefer cars
Post by: Orlando on November 11, 2025, 03:09:59 PM

Sorry for such a late reply, but I’ve been working nights. I appreciate the offer, but I’m looking into installing this on my own. I’m just trying to figure out. Where can I find the PCB boards that could power the sound board and could take a charge for the battery?

Thanks
Orlando

Title: Re: Scaletrains Reefer cars
Post by: LVRR1856 on November 18, 2025, 01:01:57 PM

May want to call Nix Trains - they make the DCC decoder buddy C/Bs ... probably could assist you.

https://nixtrainz.com/