Diesel installations

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.

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 LEDs & 470 ohm resis...

A & 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 be fitted, along wi...

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 two large sugarcube s...

X class (1st series) by Auscision Models

The inside of the model is accessed by removing the coupler boxes and four screws under the chassis (one at each corner). There is a lighting wire connecting...

T class (1st series) by BRM

There are two methods for fitting a speaker in the T class. A bit of a chassis modification enables the use of a large 13x18 mm sugarcube speaker for superio...

N class by Auscision Models

Fitting sound in an Auscision N class can be accomplished in two ways, either re-using the 8 pin plug motherboard or hardwiring a decoder, bypassing the DC b...

CL class by Austrains

Here, an ESU LokSound 5 decoder with DCCSound Premium sugarcube speakers has been fitted to the model. To access the model's chassis, the body simply lifts o...

GM12 by TrainOrama

Model as received: Equipped with a LokSound 5 decoder and DCCSound's Premium speakers: First, the factory speakers are removed along with the DC dummy plug. ...

X class (Ser. 2) by Austrains

Here, an ESU LokSound V4 Standard decoder with 23 mm speaker has been fitted to an Austrains model. In this example we've shown a few more steps in the insta...

49 class by TrainOrama

When first released, the choice of speaker options were limited. In this case an ESU 16x25mm speaker was fitted where the original TrainO speaker resided. Sp...

T class by Powerline

The Powerline model comes with an Atlas style decoder layout. The Powerline decoder and twin capacitors (where fitted) need to be removed to make way for a h...

422 class by Auscision

2019 re-release: The 2nd production run chassis has had a minor design modification done whereby mounting is now provided for a speaker at the #2 end only. C...

442, 700 & 80 class by Austrains

Plug in: The wiring for the Austrains 442/700 is not DCC compatible and may cause irreversible damage to the decoder and/or model. Hardwiring is therefore re...

Y class by Austrains

Plug-in decoder The Y class requires a LokSound decoder and appropriate speaker. In the installation below, the decoder wires have been soldered to the 8 pin...

82 class by On Track Models

Pull the fuel tank away from the chassis. Remove the two screws from the underside of the chassis, one inside the fuel tank and the other near the bogie. The...

NR class by Austrains

A very simple install, the body lifts straight off the chassis, working from the long hood end. The full perimeter of a 16x25mm speaker is superglued to the ...

X class (Ser. 3) by Austrains

1) Remove handrails from the body cab and short hood. 2) Lift body off chassis and walkway. 3) A 23mm speaker is positioned inside the fuel tank, facing up. ...

P class by Bendigo Rail Models

1) Remove coupler chain pin from coupler box on both ends of model 2) Remove 4 body mount screws and coupler assemblies from underside 3) Wiggle body vertica...

GM class by Trainorama

Installation of an ESU LokSound V4.0 decoder into a TrainOrama GM/42/S involves a few simple steps. Remove the body by splaying out the body and gently lifti...

G class by Austrains

The G class was V/Line's largest diesel loco - the model should therefore be capable of handling a very large speaker. A 20x40 mm speaker with enclosure woul...