Design and Realization of a Sound Module for a Miniature Model Steam-Locomotive

Abstract

This paper shows the main steps to design and realize an original sound module for a miniature model steam locomotive, which produces the adequate sounds and the characteristic steam puffing in synchronization with the wheels of the locomotive. This continues the previous work of the authors concerning the model railroading and the implications of nonconventional technologies in this field of activity.

Design and Realization of a Sound Module for a Miniature Model Steam-Locomotive

“…The precision of the modern miniature trains is astounding, and the overall impression is further increased by means of dynamic smoke generators, independent lights, functional couplers and sound modules which replicate the sounds of the real trains, all these being driven by digital decoders which are installed into each locomotive and even into railway-cars (fig. 1) [2,3,4]. The digital decoders and sound modules must comply with very strict requirements which concern quality, safety, signal and functions standardization, reproducibility, usage, settings etc.…”