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Re: Rio Grande 8454 Buzzing Noise
« on: March 07, 2018, 09:03:18 pm »
The buzzing is from the E-Unit. The old E-Units all buzz to a certain extent and is part of the Lionel experience.

The only way to eliminate the buzz is to replace the E-unit with an electronic reverse board.

Dallee Electronics makes such boards.
https://www.dallee.com/Electronic-Reverse-Unit-E-Unit-4-Amp-AC-or-DC-motors-400

Larry

 

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