Lionel RailSounds 3 Audio Circuit Board without chips

Description

Lionel RailSounds 3 Audio Circuit Board without chips.
RailSounds 3 was primarily used in 1998 and 1999, and then issued sporadically through 2001. This board measures approximately 1.5" x 1.25" x 0.75".
This is the board in the modular RailSounds 3 system that produces the actual sounds. You'll need to install it in a Lionel RailSounds system with other Lionel boards in order for it to function as it does not produce sound on its own. If you're looking for a complete Lionel RailSounds sound system, please see my other listings.
Lionel's RailSounds chips are not included with this item, so you'll need to transplant them from a working RailSounds 2.5 to 4.0 board. Chips from RailSounds 2 and 5 are NOT compatible with this board. I also occasionally offer Lionel RailSounds chips that would be compatible with this board -- be sure to check my other listings.
The ideal purpose for this board is as a replacement for a RS3 board that no longer functions. If you use this board to fix a non-working sound system, please make sure that this audio board is the problem and not one of the other components in your system. If you have any questions, feel free to message me.
It is important to be sure you have a RailSounds 3 system in your locomotive or sound car to use this audio board. These boards are unnumbered, and were produced in both green and black. The easiest identifying characteristic is the two identical chips below the large socket on the one side. The boards for RailSounds 4 and 5 are similar, but not compatible. To add to the confusion, Lionel mis-labeled many of the RailSounds 4 boards as RS3. Please ask if you're unsure this board will work in your installation.
* This board has been tested for all functions, and is in full working order.
* The photos I've presented here are of the actual product you will receive.
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* Seller is a long-standing member of the TCA.
* Returns are accepted only if I materially mis-represent something. Your part of this transaction is to understand what you're purchasing, and my part is to deliver what I promise. As always, questions are encouraged!