Class 08 Shunter + R7336 decoder

[Sri-355216]

Hi,

Is it possible to fit a R7336 8 pin TXS decoder+speaker into the Class 08 shunter. Interested to know if anyone has done and if any tips for me. Thanks in advance.

[Bulleidboy]

I have fitted the decoder and a speaker into a Hornby Class 08. The speaker sits at the front of the motor in the smallest speaker case - immediately behind the radiator when the body is on. The decoder went on top of the motor - I removed the fitted capacitor. I did not fit the Power Bank (stay alive), which I know some have fitted inside the cab. It's a tight fit in the loco, getting the wiring harness in the right position was the biggest headache, but it went in and sounds great.

[Pendragon Sailing]

To supplement Bulleidboy’s response, I’ve have fitted a TXS decoder into the Bachmann 08 too. The decoder locates immediately behind the radiator. The speaker and PB were put into the cab, although to do this I had to drill out a small slot to feed the wires and plugs through to the motor cavity. Its a tight fit, but it can be done.

Good Luck

[Brew Man]

Yes, I've fitted decoder, speaker and PB into a Hornby R2417 Class 08. I positioned all three, as BB suggests - decoder on top of the motor, speaker just behind the radiator and PB in the cab. It all fits just comfortably.

[GMD]

Just to double check, that you’re asking about the 00 gauge shunter, not the new TT120 scale one?

[Bulleidboy]

00 gauge Class 08.

[Fishmanoz]

TT:120 version covered comprehensively in the TT:120 forum.