TRAIN-O-RAMA 44 CLASS SOUND INSTALLATION
MFX 44 kit

To install your sound decoder in the Train-O-rama 44 you will have to start by removing both staff exchangers, this is done by simply sliding a screwdriver or similar under the side of the shell and extracting both staff exchangers, remove the couplers and then slip off the body. Remember that the rear headlights are attached to the light board with two wires.

Next you will have to remove both speakers supplied by the manufacturer. To remove the black plastic lugs unscrew the retaining screw of the light board just enough to gain better access to the lug and wires. Put the lugs, screws, gaskets and covers to one side. Reinstall the rear cover as per the photo using the original screws supplied with the locomotive

Next remove the rear fan and cover. This is done by simply drilling the grey lug retaining the cap. Using a 2.0 mm drill or similar just spin with you finger till the gray lug is removed to the cap. Lever the cap away and store, we will not be reinstalling it.

Fit decoder as shown opposite, mark one of the speaker wires for about 10 mm with a black Texta pen located on its center, then cut both wires, install the brown speaker wire onto the lugs for the rear speaker as shown. Note which wire with the black stripe goes to either A or B to keep the speaker in phase during assembly. Drill a 1.5 mm hole thru the speaker and pass thru wires, seal the speaker into the enclosure using Liquid PVC or PVA. Hold the enclosure and speaker at 45 deg then apply a bead to the edge to the speaker and the enclosure, allow to set and repeat till the entire circumference is sealed. Repeat were the wires exit the enclosure. Do not get glue onto the speaker.

    THIS PROCEDURE  IMPORTANT TO GIVE
 MAXIMUM SPEAKER PERFORMANCE

Tip: Trim excess heat shrink at rear of decoder this will ensure a better fit, best done with a sharp blade

Fit the speaker to the existing cutout, apply a little contact adhesive to the edge of the enclosure and while wet fit to enclosure to transfer a little of the contact adhesive. Allow to tack off and then fit speaker as shown opposite.

Retighten light board screws only after all wires and lugs are refitted. Now tape the decoder into position and plug into the 8 pin socket provided. The locomotive has 12 sockets points, make sure the plug is installed into the correct part of the socket [refer photo above]. Fit jumper provided, note jumper wires must run across the locomotive.

Place locomotive one the track and hit the assigned start button, your 44 will now spring into life. Refit body ,staff exchangers and couplers, set  the locomotive address and its ready for service.