Thanks for sharing. Using the Hornby's TTS or HM700 decoders with either Hattons 66s or Accurascale 66 locos seems to restrict the lighting options, but they can still sound great I have found. HM7000 (cheapest from Bure Valley btw) work out about £45 cheaper than buying Accurascale's pre fitted sound locos, but then you need to add a decent speaker too which then reduces the margin to about £25. Bearing in mind the function restrictions, I don't think it's worth it, I'd rather pay a little more for the proper pre-fitted sound version and get all the extra functionality: full lighting options and automatic flange squeal on corners etc. Conclusion: It is worth paying more for the Accurascale pre fitted sound locos when they available rather than fitting sound afterwards. Even fitting the Accurascale own sound afterwards works out about £30 more than their pre fitted locos! I appreciate that Accurscale's sound fitted locos aren't always available though. I only buy direct from Accurascale's website. You get loyalty points to spend against future purchases and free delivery too. Also, any issues and there's no being messed about by grumpy, slippery and illusive retailers shirking their responsibilities, Accurascale take the returns directly and pay/provide the postage label too. Regards Julian
Hi mate, thanks 😁. You can adjust the brightness in the advanced CV settings, you are restricted with light options just like the accurascale's 37 is with the hm7000 system. No cab lights unfortunately. But sound is cracking. I'm using an accurathrash speaker also
@westwonic you need to take the shell of the chassis and then there will be a location for the accurascale speaker to sit in. Very easy install when the shell is off mate
@_RandomPea ooo, yeah fighting an uphill battle there by the sounds of it. Best off making sure you have as much prepped as you can. If You lay your mat out right, you can walk all over it 😉
