I have a very nice running Bachmann Spectrum Norfolk & Western J class #611 with DCC on board
Question: If I wanted to add sound- how complicated is it to add? I see a spot in the tender with holes for the speaker.
Do I have to replace the current circuit board or is it just a plug in a component?
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You can actually remove the current decoder and replace it with a DCC & sound decoder with the 8-pin plug, so all you would have to due is plug it into the 8-pin socket correctly (there will be a number indicating which way is which). A descent DCC & sound decoder with speaker starts at around $70 and the prices go up from there. As a general rule the bigger the speaker the better (as long as it fits).
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Appreciate the help.
Anybody with experience out there who has done this? What decoders work? (model #'s)?
Tsunami decoders are a good choice, it is just a matter of preference and how much you want to spend.