(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- Lionel Trains (HTM) https://lioneltrains.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: Lionel Maintenance & Repair ***************************************************** #Post#: 1148-------------------------------------------------- need sound of steam board for 8206 and 8006 By: L.O. Guvna Date: October 19, 2015, 11:43 pm --------------------------------------------------------- sound of steam actually works on these tenders, but the whistle doesn't. I've tested other tenders, and pretty sure I have the track wired with the right polarity. I also think..I understand that these MPC boards were not that good. just curious on their availability or work arounds. cheers, LOG #Post#: 1152-------------------------------------------------- Re: need sound of steam board for 8206 and 8006 By: djacobsen Date: October 24, 2015, 9:38 am --------------------------------------------------------- L.O.Guvna Hello & Welcome to the Forum! The whistle not working is a common problem on these MPC era locomotives, there might be a work around, but I'm not aware of one. The sound board in the tender is prone to shorting out when the insulation between it and the tender frame wears out. I suggest you open your tender and replace the insulation if you haven't already done so. I used a piece of 1/8th inch extruded foam and a piece of card stock to replace the original insulation. Parts: Dr Tinkers Trains (HTM) http://www.ttender.com/ Brasseur Electric Trains (HTM) http://brasseurelectrictrains.com/ The Train Tender (HTM) http://www.ttender.com/ There are other suppliers, but these are the three I've had the best results with. Happy Rails! Dave *****************************************************