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It might be worth giving Cavalex a shout to see if they can help.

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Looking forward to the demo at Doncaster. I am suprised there is room for two speakers even though they are smaller than the Cavalex factory fitted.

Nor me, but I would like an uodate on the 30 sound project as still have a 30 without sound on order as well.

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With little upgrades, such as resized speaker socket because of naughty ESU 🙂

It goes to show how each of the different diesel engines and ancillary sounds are best represented by tailored decoder sound files / speaker set ups. It is not a case of one size fits all. Clearly the new ESU passive radiator speaker suits the 56, whereas when watching a video sound comparison of Accurascale 37s by Richard of R & R, the EM1 / Accurathrash came out better than the new ESU speaker. I am still debating the need to remove the sugar cube on the ACC 37 as I needed to reduce volume anyway to best match my room size. Speaker technology has really come on in recent years, and now with ESU facility for treble and base tuning we are getting HiFi on wheels.

'Plug and play' - with solder - no problemo.

Thanks for info. Ordered the Cavalex sound files decoder from R & R. Having already one factory fitted sound 56, I knew what I would be getting 🙂 Had to go elswhere for the speaker as in big demand I guess.

If I am correct, my understanding is that a sound decoder with factory sound files will become available at some stage. I am sure that those who were not quick enough with the models already sound fitted will be welcoming this. Roads and rails are offering this already, however the ESU passive radiator speaker may be out of stock (for now). There is an alternative offering from DC Kits, which has been developed specifically for the Cavalex 56. This appears to have covered most of the existing functionality of the factory sound project, in particular the lighting options, but with differences leaning towards their usual format. Has anyone gone down the DC Kits route? I would be intersted to know how the sound project compares.

I don't see any retailers in Romania!?

Oh dear - just placed second order with you guys. Hopefully the sound decoders won't be too long.

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That's great to hear as I have waited too long to order a second sound version. Can I assume that the ESU speaker will also be available at the same time?

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Any chance of a sound demo on U Tube?

Received 56070 today via Ultimate MR. Very well packaged, fast delivery time, and just on test (running in), before adding the HAAs. I have to say this model has superb quality and detail. It's clear that Cavalex have really gone to town on the research and design to give us a model setting very high standards. The sound project is excellent, and this time I did not need to look for the brake function as the response enables sufficient control without it. The new ESU speaker really suits this sound project with a wide ranging frequency response. I might have to get another, even though it is stretching my modelling era.

Sorry if this sounds obvious but those plugs will only fit one way round. I am sure you have it correct but just in case?

A chance for a little Class 56 indulgence. I requested permission from Lineside Video Productions, to put a link to their U-tube video of this programme. For those that have not ordered yet, perhaps this, along with the pictures and sounds of the model, will wet the appetite.

Here is a tech drawing of the 56. The centre of the front wheel axle looks to be slightly behind the door hinge but in front of the hand rail. The steps are certainly set back from the door. I have tried to compare with the model - the best I can. Lots of assumptions (re drawing reproduction and angles of photo taken) but if there is a difference it is very small.

Thanks for this info. Another idea for future upgrades.

Not my era, BUT, having seen, and especially heard the beast I could not resist. So I've ordered a BR blue from Ultimate. I guess this will better serve the HOP ABs (which were not quick to get TOPS coding) I already have, and now also about to add some early HCA's from ACC and some HAAs from KMS Railtech. Well done Cavalex! Dave

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