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ROCO BR80

jarhead

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Hi Everyone, it has been a while since I have posted here. After many years of modeling in several scales I finally pulled the trigger and I am going to build a new HO scale European (German) layout. I have always wanted to do one. I am from across the pond and live in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I bought from EBay a new Roco BR80 engine in HO scale. My goal is to have a shelf layout. It will be 10 feet by 10 feet by 12 inches wide.

 

The Engine that I bought supposed to be DCC Ready. It's NEM 652 for corresponding digital decoder. This is my first experience with Roco manufacture and so I am very unfamiliar with it. My question is what type/kind of sound decoder can I get for this engine and is it easy to install ? Is it a plug in or hard wire to do this. Any information will be appreciated it. Thank you in advance.

 

Nick

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bgman

Hi Nick,

Whilst I don't own this particular loco I believe it may be a 6 pin socket so maybe try an ESU LokSound Micro decoder.

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jarhead

I got hold of ESU and they told me to get the LokSound ESU 54413 with a 8 pin plug. Now I am trying to find out who has one in stock so that I can order it. 

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I found the sound decoder at a decoder dealer.  I should receive it in the mail by Monday.  Now I am ready to do my new European Layout.  Once I finish preparing the room for the layout, I will start a new blog on the layout, itself.

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I got the sound decoder installed and running. A good thing !!!

 

I've been working on the layout and on the room itself. Progress is moving forward.

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Hello everyone, I've been busy remodeling my house and that has been a challenge to my modeling. It is good to be back. Just wanted to let yiou know that my little BR80 is running very nice with the sound decoder installed. I also have a BR50 with sound that runs like a dream. I am in the market of getting this funky looking Loco, a Roco brand Austrian Class 3071. It is only 129mm long and I was wondering if this little thing will run well through the Peco insul frog turnouts. If any one have any experience with this little engine I would like to know as much information as possible. Thank you.

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