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Bachmann OO Class 08 with Zimo MS sound

Bachmann Class 08 diesel with Zimo MS Sound

Kit: MS480; IceCube18X13X07; LifeLink + 17000uF SuperCap

In this Bachmann 08 (8pin version), we take out the 8pin DCC socket and hard-wire an MS480 decoder, putting the decoder and 7mm IceCube speaker up the front, and for stay-alive we use a LifeLink with 17000uF SuperCap in the roof, so we don't have to put any of the kit inside the cab.

Here is our model to begin with. We test-fit a SuperCap in the roof to check it goes OK.

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The socket is removed, and wiring simplified ready for hard-wiring the decoder.

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The LifeLink and SuperCap are wired together and mounted in the top of the body.

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Decoder is wired in, protecting each item with Kapton tape as we go.

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Now showing all of the kit in position, we just need to test, then put the body back on. Runs a treat! We also decided to add a cab light to this model, if you are wondering what the 2 wires going up into the cab roof are!

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