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 #1134692  by ApproachMedium
 
The loksound requires removing that board and doing a full hard wire. Adding any sound decoder to this locomotive will require removing that board as there is minimal space inside of these engines.
 #1183685  by green_elite_cab
 
ApproachMedium wrote:The loksound requires removing that board and doing a full hard wire. Adding any sound decoder to this locomotive will require removing that board as there is minimal space inside of these engines.

I managed to pack mine in without removing the board. I put the speaker in the cab of the unit.
 #1183853  by green_elite_cab
 
ApproachMedium wrote:Yea, but isnt that board replaced with the loksound board? Its a waste to keep the original board in there anyways. It does nothing.
The Loksound decoder I have looks like any other average shrink-wrapped decoder, it just has some extra wires that plug into the speaker. it just plugged right in, so I didn't bother with yanking out the board.
 #1191628  by talltim
 
mtliker wrote:I was able to trim the rear weight off and install the speaker to the frame. Pictures:

Side of the U34CH: http://pinterest.com/pin/130956301637139482/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Top Down of the U34CH: http://pinterest.com/pin/130956301637139484/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What speaker did you use?