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Hornby R7140

TTS Sound Decoders - Class 43 HST (Valenta)

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The TTS Sound Decoders - Class 43 HST (Valenta) supports both long and short decoder addresses and features adjustable acceleration and deceleration options as well as 2 sound channels for allowing the play of full locomotive sounds such as bells, wagon couplings and brakes.

When operated via F0 on the controller, this decoder has the ability to support directional rear and front lighting - dependent on if the locomotive has lighting features.

Motor current: maximum continuous- 500mA; Motor current: peak- 1.amp (no function load); Function output current maximum- 100mA (unprocessed).

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Hornby TTS Sound Decoders – Class 43 HST (Valenta) is a painted, multi‑coloured decoder for OO gauge models. It measures 262 mm in length and carries Hornby livery and branding. The part number is R7140 and it is both designed and supplied by Hornby.

The decoder supports both long and short decoder addresses and offers adjustable acceleration and deceleration settings. Two sound channels allow playback of full locomotive sounds including bells, wagon couplings and brakes. When the controller function F0 is used, the decoder can operate directional front and rear lighting, provided the model is fitted with lighting. Electrical specifications are a maximum continuous motor current of 500 mA, a peak motor current of 1 A (no function load) and a maximum function output current of 100 mA.