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Many modellers like the extra realism that sound can bring to a layout but until now, this has often been an expensive and complicated feature to add, usually requiring DCC and quite a lot of space. SFX needs none of this and can work in any train.
Train Tech have designed a tiny sound capsule which brings real and rich railway sounds from your favourite train. The SFX is completely self contained with a built in speaker and battery which needs no pickups or wiring of any kind so is therefore easy to fit and works with any train, whether regular DC or DCC. At the heart of each SFX is a microchip containing the real recorded train sounds and a small motion sensor which detects what the train is doing and replays the most appropriate sounds through the tiny loudspeaker.
The motion sensor also turns the power on and off so there is no need for a switch and ensures that battery life is preserved. Easy low cost sound which works on any railway.
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Train Tech SFX+ Sound Capsule (part number TTSFX70) is a self‑contained audio device designed to add realistic railway sounds to model trains. The unit incorporates a miniature speaker, a battery and a microchip with recorded sounds, and operates without the need for pickups, wiring or external switches. A built‑in motion sensor detects train movement, activates power and triggers the appropriate sound through the speaker.
The capsule measures 25 mm × 20 mm × 12 mm, making it smaller than a 50p coin and suitable for fitting into locomotives, tenders, wagons or coaches. It is compatible with both DC and DCC systems and requires only a few seconds to install. Battery life is conserved by the sensor’s automatic power control.
Item number: SFX70
Length: 25 mm
Width: 20 mm
Height: 12 mm