N Scale Kato PRR E8A with Digitrax SDN144K0A Sound Decoder and MARS Light

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Hey there kknscale,

Thanks for your interest and inquiry.  I replace the stock speaker for better volume which requires a frame mod. I find a capacitor is necessary for decent performance too. I mill a spot in the frame for this as well. I don't use many of the MRC chips due to many shortcomings. The install requires milling the frame which is a service I can also offer. Glad you enjoy the videos. Feel free to contact me at sales@sbs4dcc.com to discuss your project.

Regards, Bryan

[kknscale]

I enjoy your videos very much.

I just installed an SDN144k0a on my Kato E8 according to the instruction. However, I am disappointed by no prime mover sound and low volume level. I also found that a 330uF cap is definitely needed for motor stability. Some of my MRC sound decoders are better than this one. I would appreciate it if you can suggest good idea to correct my problems. Thanks.

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