Spectrum HO 2-10-2 Light DCC Equipped Chicago & IL 83303 Sound?

[smokensmiley]

I really like would like to know if this 2-10-2 Chicago DCC can be converted to DCC Soundtraxx ? A little soldering is not a problem if the design allows it. Please help.

Thanks,
Smoken Smiley.

[richg]

I really like would like to know if this 2-10-2 Chicago DCC can be converted to DCC Soundtraxx ? A little soldering is not a problem if the design allows it. Please help.

Thanks,
Smoken Smiley.

Should not be a problem. I just looked at the loco diagram and there is place for a 28 mm speaker. Get a decoder with speaker and plug it in to the 8 pin NMRA socket on the PC board. Remove any capacitors on the PC board.
Sound decoders vary from about $50.00 to about $150 depending on brand. The decoders are shrink wrapped.
Check with Litchfield Station for best price and they have good shipping price and support.

http://www.litchfieldstation.com/xcart/home.php

Make sure to click on the MR DCC icon for lots of good DCC sound info. Look in Curriculum.
Probably not obvious but since you have a HO scale question, it might help to use the HO scale forum.

Rich

[smokensmiley]

I was hoping it would be something this easy and have the 8pin socket, Thanks.

[richg]

Here is a link to the SoundTraxx site. Store the link in Favorites.

http://www.soundtraxx.com/choose/step3.php?t=ho&s=Bachmann

This all assumes your tender has a spot for the speaker. Some DCC ready did not have an opening for the speaker.

There are a couple cheaper brands but cannot mention them here.

Rich