BR80(#5504 from train set #55042) with ESU LokSound XL

<Trial Version>

This page shows installing LokSound XL decoder & sound effect circuit for BR80 Steam locomotive(from train set #55042 train set).

• This is a 'trial version'. I will developed more good arrangement and add some gimmick in near future.

Tasks of the project:

• Install a LokSound XL to BR80 steam locomotive.
• Install must be done without change of exterior, include cab interior(=what you see must not change).
• In this version, I test a character of LokSound.

Arrangement of equipment:

Points:

• The LokSound XL installed in speaker box.
• Original c95 decoder is naturally taken off.
• No circuit cooling system.
• Speaker set at front of motor.

Details:

<Electric equipment>

• LokSound XL is (temporally) installed in speaker box.

• Speaker is non-ESU 8-ohm/ 0.3W/ 40mm dia conventional speaker.

• A 24-ohm 1/2W resistor is connected in series to speaker circuit to match impedance of speaker to genuine ESU speaker.

• For better programming stability (of CVs), there is a cut-out switch for speaker in under side of speaker box.

<Speaker box /Acoustics>

Points:

• Speaker box made by 1.2mm thickness styrene plastic plate.
• Original boiler cover used as upper cover of speaker box.
• Drawing of speaker box:

Additional tips:

• The genuine sound of original BR80 loco by Mr.Thomas Vollering , can be download from ESU web site.

Conclusion:

• I am now doing many test and trial for LokSound XL with this locomotive.
• Final arrangement will be changed by some technical reasons.

To be continued...........

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