DCC Sound Speaker Guide By Loco Class

Find our recommended speaker for the most popular models below. Where possible we also provide a link to a fitting guide. This page will constantly evolve, if a new model is released we'll add it, and if a new better speaker is released we will update our recommendation.

To keep things simple. We recommend speakers which most people will be able to fit themselves at home, no major or irreversible work is required,  but you may need to make minor alterations, such as unscrewing fans, this will be listed under the notes column if relevant.

To help you understand the different types of speaker we sell, we have a guide here.

And to help you understand the different ways to wire them up we have a guide here.

 

Bachmann

Class

Speaker

Notes

Fitting Guide

08 Shunter

Sugarcube speaker

If you remove the 8 pin socket you can use a larger speaker

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-and-stay-alive-to-the-bachmann-08

20 (Plux22 version)

20x20x7 megabass

Remove built in speaker first

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-class-20-sound-install-and-speaker-upgrade

20 (21 pin version)

Double iPhone slim

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-21-or-8-pin-bachmann-class-20

20 (8 pin version)

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

Fit vertically behind the nose

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-21-or-8-pin-bachmann-class-20

24

20x20x7mm megabass

Fits 8 and 21 pin versions, in the latest model, remove the built in speaker

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-class-24-sound-fitting-guide 

25

20x20x7mm megabass

Fits 8 and 21 pin versions, in the latest model, remove the built in speaker

 

37

20x20x7mm megabass

A pair also fits the 21 pin version and sounds louder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-37-21-pin-version-speaker-upgrade

37 (plux22 version)

Use built in speaker

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/improving-the-latest-bachmann-class-37-with-dcc-sound

40

27mm round bass enhanced

A pair also fits and sounds louder

 

40 (plux22 version)

27mm round bass enhanced

A pair also fits and sounds louder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/new-bachmann-class-40-sound-fitting-guide

43

25x25x7mm megabass

Remove fan holder

 

44

20x20x7mm megabass

 

 

45

20x20x7mm megabass

 

 

46

20x20x7mm megabass

 

 

47 (8 or 21 pin)

20x20x7mm megabass

A pair also fits and sounds louder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-class-47-and-57-sound-fitting-guide 

47 (plux22 version)

Use built in speaker

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-to-the-latest-bachmann-class-47

55

20x20x7mm megabass

 

 

DP1 (Deltic)

20x20x7mm megabass

A pair also fits and sounds louder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-to-the-bachmann-dp1

57

20x20x7mm megabass

A pair also fits and sounds louder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-class-47-and-57-sound-fitting-guide

66

20x20x7mm megabass

A pair also fits and sounds louder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-class-66-sound-fitting-guide

70

20x20x7mm megabass

A pair also fits and sounds louder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-class-70-body-removal

85

35x24x3mm bass enhanced

 

 

101

30x17x4mm bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-101-sound-fitting-guide

105

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/bachmann-105-cravens-sound-fitting

158 (plux22)

Use built in, or 20x13x7mm

You can also use a speaker in each coach

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/upgrading-the-bachmann-158-speaker

205 Thumper

20x20x7mm megabass

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-to-the-bachmann-205

MLV

20x20x7mm megabass

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-for-the-bachmann-mlv

MPV

20x20x7mm megabass

A pair also fits and sounds louder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-bachmann-mpv

 

 

Hornby

Class

Speaker

Notes

 Fitting Guide

08

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

Fit vertically behind the grill

 

31

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

Fits in front of the fan

 

43 (HST)

27x27x13mm megabass

Fit to the back of the body shell, stick to the roof facing down

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-to-the-hornby-hst

50

25x25x7mm megabass

Fits at the non fan end

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/hornby-class-50-sound-fitting

56

27mm round bass enhanced

Fits at the non fan end

 

60

25x25x7mm megabass

A thinner speaker is needed for early models

 

67

20x20x7mm megabss

Fits over the drive shaft, or you can use two in the tanks if you can solder

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/hornby-class-67-with-two-megabass-speakers

73

25x25x7mm megabass

 

 

87

22x13x5mm bass enhanced

Fits under the pcb, over the drive shaft

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/hornby-class-87-sound-fitting-guide

91

22x13x5mm bass enhanced

Fits above either bogie, you can also use two

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/hornby-class-91-sound-fitting

92

25x25x7mm megabass

 

 

800

22x13x5mm bass enhanced

Fits in the same space as the decoder

 

BR 9F

15x11mm sugarcube

Fits the built in enclosure

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-new-hornby-9f

GWR 28XX

27mm round bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/hornby-28xx-sound-install

LNER W1 Hush Hush

27mm round bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-to-the-hornby-hush-hush

LNER A3 (Dublo Version)

20x20x7mm megabss

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-hornby-dublo-flying-scotsman

LMS Princess

5x24x3mm bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/hornby-princess-sound-fitting

SR West Country

35x24x3mm bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-hornby-queen-elizabeth-ii

  

Heljan

 

Class

Speaker

Notes

Fitting Guide

11

20x11x4mm

You can use the built in speaker instead

Heljan Class 11 Sound And Stay Alive Fitting | Roads And Rails

14

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

Speaker fits in the cab or requires milling

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-heljan-class-14

15

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

 

 

16

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

 

 

25

25x25x7mm megabass

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-heljan-class-25

26

27mm round bass enhanced

 

 

27

27mm round bass enhanced

 

 

33

27mm round bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/27mm-round-bass-enhanced-speaker-in-the-heljan-class-33

35

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/heljan-efe-class-35-hymek-sound

45

25x25x7mm megabass

The EM1 speaker can also be fitted with a small modification

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-new-heljan-class-45

47

25x25x7mm megabass

Fits over the bogie

 

52

25x25x7mm megabass

Fits over the bogie

 

58

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/heljan-efe-class-58-sound-fitting

86

25x25x7mm megabass

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-to-the-heljan-class-86

128

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

Fits behind the cab

 

ES1

15x11mm sugarcube

Use our speaker with the built in enclosure

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/es1-sound-fitting-guide

Railbus

26x14x7mm bass enhanced

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-a-heljan-railbus

PWM Shunter

15x11mm sugarcube

Soldering required

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-to-the-heljan-pwm-shunter

 

Dapol

Class

Speaker

Notes

Fitting Guide

21

25x25x7mm megabass

 

 

22

25x25x7mm megabass

 

 

29

25x25x7mm megabass

 

 

41

25x25x7mm megabass

 

 

52

25x25x7mm megabass

 

 

59

25x25x7mm megabass

 An EM1 speaker also fits and is a direct fit, which gives more bass

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/dapol-class-59-sound-fitting

68

25x25x7mm megabass

An EM1 speaker also fits and is a direct fit, which gives more bass

 

61XX

15x11mm sugarcube

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/dapol-large-prairie-dcc-sound-fitting

GWR Manor

15x11mm sugarcube and 20x40mm bass enhanced

Soldering required for tender speaker

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-dapol-manor

 

EFE Rail

Class

Speaker

Notes

Fitting Guide

Class 58

20x20x7mm megabass

You can also use a pair of speakers.

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/heljan-efe-class-58-sound-fitting

143/144 DMU

26x11x4

 

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/sound-fitting-the-efe-143-144-pacer

 

Accurascale

Class

Speaker

Notes

Fitting Guide

MK5 DT

22x13x5mm bass enhanced

Model has built in speaker, you can add a 22x13x5 for better sound

https://www.roads-and-rails.co.uk/blogs/news/fitting-sound-to-the-accurascale-mk5-dt

55 Deltic

25x25x7mm megabass or EM1

If using the EM1 the model can vibrate, see our guide on how to stop this

 

  

Vitrains

Class

Speaker

Notes

Fitting Guide

37

25x25x7mm megabass

Fits over the bogie

 

47

25x25x7mm megabass

Fits over the bogie

 

 

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DCC Sound Installs

 

This is a guide only, we recommend measuring the space available before choosing a speaker. Also make sure the recommended speaker is suitable for your sound decoder. Our recommended speakers are all suitable for Loksound 4, 5 and most Zimo sound decoders.

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