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Model Railroading > Mechanical Reefer Sound MachinesDate: 07/30/02 22:04 Mechanical Reefer Sound Machines Author: atsf-freak I need help in finding out who makes the sound machine that fits inside an Athearn 57\' mechanical reefer. I remember seeing these things for sale, but I can\'t recall who made them. I also remember them being extremely annoying in large groups, but thats another story...
da\' freak Date: 07/30/02 22:36 Re: Mechanical Reefer Sound Machines Author: dickpalmer Ihope you\'re modeling pre-1978, cuz ATSF had the foresight to dump all their mechanical reefers and shift the bidness to reefer trailers.
come to think of it, a bunch of Bud of California trailers on flats would sound pretty good. Eric, these things were about $29 a pop--a little overpriced. Besides, mech reefers are like lays potato chips--you can\'t have just one. . it\'s a dangerous slope! Date: 07/30/02 22:45 Re: Mechanical Reefer Sound Machines Author: cajon Model Railroader or Craftsman many years ago had a parts list on how to make one. I made one and it is still running today. All the parts came from Radio Shack. It use a 9 volt battery and will run over a year on one battery. Mind is in a 50\' reefer. You put a switch on the bottom of the car to turn it off/on.
Now who know which one and year? Dennis Date: 07/30/02 23:20 Re: Mechanical Reefer Sound Machines Author: C44-9W AZTEC has them assembled or just the kit.
Here is the page http://www.aztectrains.com/pages/SoundCars.html Date: 07/31/02 07:15 Re: Mechanical Reefer Sound Machines Author: cdn_nsfan Railroad Model Craftsman, December 1988.
I just photocopied the article to put some sound in my Tropicana train. If you\'ve got a fax number, email me at kpebesma@rci.rogers.com, I\'ll send it today. Ken |