DCCSound

01/07/2026

RIP Bernie.

22/06/2026

In anticipation of the new SDS models QR 1620 class models arriving, here's a few tips on installing a decoder and speaker should you have ordered a DC model and perhaps wish to upgrade it to DCC with sound.

Decoder and speaker installation tips: https://www.dccsound.com/post/qr-1620-class-by-sds-models

DCCSound premium speaker now available: https://www.dccsound.com/product-page/sds-1620-class-premium-speaker-by-dccsound

SDS models QR 1620 class order page: https://sdsmodelsonline.com.au/collections/qr-1620-class

For mail orders, click here. In the late early 1960's Queensland Railways placed an order for 18 for 34 units, contracted over 3 batches... The 1620 Class was powered by an 862 hp 6-cylinder EE 6CSRKT engine... The first nine 1620's delivered were sent to the Northern Division... In the Central Divi...

06/06/2026

Continuing the NSWGR theme, a customer's Eureka CPH has been fitted out with an ESU LokSound decoder and premium speakers, replacing the original sound decoder and speakers.
Installation:
https://www.dccsound.com/post/nswgr-cph-by-eureka-models

Speakers:
https://www.dccsound.com/product-page/eureka-cph-class-premium-speakers-by-dccsound

Items used: ESU 58420 LokSound 5 DCC 8 pin decoder DCCSound premium speakers for Eureka CPHDisassembly:1) Gently splay out the lower edge of the body and lift it up and away from the chassis.2) Remove the two factory speaker mounts (light grey) including lighting contact pads (3 per end). Set the li...

26/05/2026

A new design for NSWGR modellers, a speaker upgrade for the Eureka AD60 model.
https://www.dccsound.com/product-page/eureka-ad60-class-premium-speakers-by-dccsound
Installation:
https://www.dccsound.com/post/nswgr-ad60-class-by-eureka-models

Items used:ESU 58420 LokSound 5 DCC decoderDCCSound Premium speaker for the Eureka AD60 classThis installation included upgrading the factory twin speaker set up.The centre section of the AD60 contains the decoder and speaker. Two screws under the smokebox are removed, which allows the body to be se...

24/05/2026

Y112 and K183 pass under the bluestone bridge at Navigators as they return to Ballarat on the final shuttle this afternoon. Photographed from the summit of Mt Buninyong, 5 km away.

22/05/2026

Steamrail's Ballarat - Yendon shuttles on today and tomorrow as part of Ballarat Heritage weekend.

02/05/2026

For SAR fans, here's a recent installation in an older Austrains 700 class model. Although DCC ready, the decoder was hardwired, with LED headlights replacing the original globe headlights.

This installation is based upon the "DCC ready" 700 class Austrains produced.Items usedESU 58420 LokSound 5 DCC Micro decoderDCCSound premium speaker to suit Austrains 700 class modelLEDs for headlight including 470-1000 ohm resistors & headlight mountsDisassemblyRemove the body from the chassis by....

19/04/2026

The DCCSound website has been updated to make searching for products and installations easier. Some additional new features for both desktop and mobile access are aimed at a better user experience.
https://www.dccsound.com/

12/04/2026

Twin sound decoder installation in a Southern Rail Models NSWGR U set for a customer. Featuring two sound decoders, an ESU LokSound 5 8 pin in the motored unit and a LokSound 5 FX 21-MTC decoder in the non-motored car. Bespoke design, twin driver speakers reside in each car. Sounds have been configured to work off one cab address, with directional horns, guard's bell and whistle.

Installation tips: https://www.dccsound.com/post/nswgr-u-set-by-southern-rail-models

Motored unit speaker: https://www.dccsound.com/product-page/srm-u-set-motored-car-premium-speaker-by-dccsound

Non-motored unit speaker: https://www.dccsound.com/product-page/srm-u-set-non-motored-car-premium-speaker-by-dccsound

05/04/2026

Also, here's Locomotion, as fitted with an ESU LokSound Micro decoder.