Decoder for HO Spectrum 4-6-0

[Guilford Guy]

DCC doesn't necessarily mean it has sound. Bachmann reissued the older spectrum SD45's, which only had a socket for a decoder, with decoders about a year ago.
You'd want item number 72442
http://www.tonystrains.com/products/esu_standard.htm
It has the 8 pin plug so you should be able to just plug it into the socket in the locomotive, and be able to use the sound functions.

[richG]

I installed a oval speaker and Micro-Tsunami in the low driver version. It was a tight fit.
A one inch speaker would have been a better fit.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,5661.0.html

The price might be different now.

Rich

[WGL]

 Guilford Guy,
  Thanks for the link.  Sound costs twice as much as my SD-45!  Since 72442 says it's for SD-45s, the speaker ought to fit.

[Guilford Guy]

SD45's are large locomotives. I'm sure you can fit it inside. The decoder in question doesn't require any soldering or what not. Just plug, and play.

[WGL]

Guilford Guy,
  Thanks!  Plug & play is something I think I can do.