Bachmann OO LNER G5 with MS Sound and Stay-Alive

Kit: MS581 'G'

Excellent model, easy to convert to DCC Sound (has speaker on board already, and a Next18 DCC socket, as well as factory-fit firebox glow light).

The SugarCube type speaker is below the PCB in the bunker. Remove the blanking plate and we can plug in our MS581 sound decoder.

We are using the 'G' variant of the MS581 which comes with a pair of mini GoldCaps for stay-alive. We test-fit them to see where they can go - there is not enough space above the decoder without modifying the coal load area, but there is just enough for a GoldCap either side of the speaker underneath the PCB.

The GoldCaps are connected to the decoder in series (wires are already on the decoder).

Protect the GoldCaps from short-circuits with some Kapton tape, and hang them either side of the speaker using BlackTack

It is the perfect fit and gives an excellent stay-alive in an already excellent model!

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