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This module is about the same size as the SoundCar and, with a
bit of care, both could fit into an N-scale box car.
This energy storage module is similar to several that have
been introduced recently and are similarly priced. The
CurrentKeeper will plug directly into the SoundCar. The combi-
nation will keep making sounds smoothly on the most difficult
of track. In good news for garden railroad fans, unlike some
similar modules from other manufacturers, the CurrentKeeper
is rated for track voltages up to 22 volts.
With the CurrentKeeper connected, the SoundCar continued
to generate loud sounds for almost 30 seconds after the track
power was removed. Then the sound abruptly died. I tried
removing the track power with the wheel clack sound running
(loco set for full speed). There was not a hiccough in the sound
when the track power was removed, just the abrupt stop after
about ½ minute.
5. DecoderPro sounds screen. Capture by Bruce Petrarca.
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