Installations | DCCSound

Yes, we can install digital sound and non-sound decoders in your DC models. Please contact us for a quote.

However, if you should wish to complete the job yourself, feel free to browse our extensive library of installation examples. Installation tips are provided as a guide only.

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N class by Trainbuilder

Disassembly All work is contained within the tender. There is no work required of the engine. The tender is disassembled through four scr...

A2 class by Trainbuilder

Disassembly There is no work required of the engine, all work is done with the tender. The tender is disassembled through four screws hol...

J class by Trainbuilder

Disassembly The tender is disassembled through four screws holding the frame to the jacket. There is no work required of the engine, all w...

DERM by Trainbuilder

2nd production run (2017) The second run of Trainbuilder DERMs came from the factory with a new spud drive located under the chassis. Thi...

DR class Watco Australia

Two DR class bespoke brass models were sent in for fit-out of lighting and DCC with sound. The customer wanted prototypical sound, worki...

81 class by Austrains

The 81 class from Austrains is fitted with an ESU 58420 LokSound V5 8 pin decoder and premium twin speakers from DCCSound. First, the cou...

NR class by Austrains

There were two main design runs of the NRC NR class under Austrains. The first run included grain of wheat style globes. The second desig...

J class by Precision Scale Models

This particular J class was built in 1994, and is a really nice example of a quality built Samhongsa model. Disassembly First, the locomo...

X class (2nd series) by PSM (SAM)

This model was to be made sound equipped, at the request of the owner. Due to the large motor and drivetrain, there is not acres of room ...

X class by Skilled fabricator

The DC only TGR X class model was sent in by a customer for upgrade to DCC and sound. The sound project loaded to this decoder features a...

G class by Austrains

1) Remove the coupler assembly from each end of the modeller. 2) Remove the 4 screws from the underside of the chassis. These hold the bo...

A class by Auscision Models

2019 run: with 21-MTC pin plug Products used: ESU 58429 LokSound 5 decoder DCCSound premium speakers 1) Remove the couplers then splay bo...

NR class by SDS Models

The 2020 release is DCC sound ready. Utilising a 21 pin plug and speaker under the chassis, decoder installation is a relatively simple ...

47 class by Trainorama

An ESU (58820) LokSound V5 Micro DCC decoder was installed in this model for a customer. A DCCSound Premium speaker was installed in plac...

SAR SMC "Coffee Pot" by Ixion

This is a relatively easy installation. Performed a number of years ago, it was discovered in the archives. Once the roof section was rem...

L class by Auscision Models

The model comes DCC ready with a 21 pin decoder interface (MTC). The Auscision speaker enclosure is designed around an ESU 20x40mm speake...

T class by Austrains

Required parts: ESU 58420 LokSound 5 DCC decoder DCCSound S-121 Twin sugarcube speaker for the Austrains T class Golden white/warm white ...

B class by Auscision Models

B class (hardwired example): The following model came with a V4 decoder already fitted and hardwired. The customer requested a V5 decoder...

48 / 830 class by Trainorama

Room is limited in this Trainorama version of the 48 class, so we have fitted a smaller ESU (58820) LokSound V5 Micro decoder, but also tw...

R class by Eureka Models

Coal burner This particular model came with a pre-installed ESU LokSound V4 decoder. The model was upgraded with the following items: ESU...

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