Hornby class 59 sounds

[Potrail2378]

Hi, I've got a Yeoman class 59 which is running on DCC. I intend to install head/tail lights very soon. Also, is there a part number R xxxx sound decoder available? Or is there something close enough that I can use?

Thanks in advance. 

[Howbi]

The class 66 locomotive was derived in part from the class 59 and uses a similar engine from EMD so the class 66  R8121 TTS decoder should be a reasonable choice.......HB

[Potrail2378]

Howbiman - I thought that a class 66 would be a good option. Thanks for the speedy response, and the info. 

[ColinB]

When I enquired 6 months ago, someone said that one used a two stroke diesel whereas the other one did not. THe class 59 uses a EMD 645 engine wheras the class 66 uses a EMD 710 two stroke engine. I think RAF give me the original data, which also included the number of cylinders each used, which again was different, which will change the exhaust sound.

So I assume the sounds will be different.

[ColinB]

I did some surfing even trying to listen to YouTube videos as I have a class 59 and would like to put sound in. It is hard to tell, they seem to sound different. I found this thread in an alternate chat room asking the same question. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/45345-class-59-sounds/    It seems even if you wanted buy an expensive one, it might be difficult. A rival manufacturer is just about to release a class 59, so hopefully more options will be available then.