How to install the Hornby Class 67 TTS decoder

In This episode at the modern image layout 'New Junction' we take a closer look at Hornby's latest release, the Class 67 decoder TTS chip.
We have a closer look as to what comes in the box and then fit the decoder to a Hornby Class 67, problem solving as we go.
Once installed we have a quick test run around the layout leaving the loco ready for the next New Junction running session.

[@LondonEmergency999]

Nailed the accent on "an important message from Hornby."

[@jeremyash7469]

I know this is 2 years old, but I have the chip languishing in my box of bits with the Loco. Many thanks for your video, it was extremely helpful. By the way, got on screw in the speaker housing. The other went in with a drop of loctite 🤣🤣🤣

[@clivekennett]

A very informative video. I am new to modelling and I am going to go straight to DCC. I purchased a type 67 at the Aberdeen Model Railway Exhibition last weekend and your video has helped me to understand it's internal layout. Many thanks.

[@NewJunction]

Im Glad its been of use Clive, all the best Richard!

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Again, your tutorial was very helpful. Just completed my first Class 67 installation. Only another seven to do, when I can find more chips at a good price.

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

Thank you for this video , it certainly does give me more confidence to have a go at fitting one in one of my older loco's . The 67 TTS sounds very good ..........Peter

[@TheWGLOVER]

Excellent presentation. I wish all diesels were as straight forward as this. I must admit I would feel nervous not insulating the decoder from other electronic bits. Better safe than sorry.

[@ActonEnd]

Great vid and advice, got three 67 TTS decoders to fit.

[@tonyjones1662]

Hi Richard, a good easy video to follow well done TONY [GRIFFIN STATION].

[@SimonLivertonCentral]

Very nice "how to". Whenever I de-solder speaker wires I use a small amount of black tack to hold the speaker in place, stops it moving. If you here rattling from the fuel tank when playing sound you can also use black tack to hold the speaker in position, but it is a pity the screws are too large for the holes. Next time you do a similar installation, or you could try it with this loco, try putting a very think bead of sealant around the speaker sound box, with the speaker out, such as PVA, put the speaker back in the sound box. Then block all holes, to include the holes the speaker wires come out of. You should hear a big difference...Simon

[@dilwich]

It is as if Hornby knew the speakers get cut off and go straight in the bin . . . .:)

[@mattclarke3257]

I know this is old but I just watched it and this may help someone. The screws to hold the speaker on do fit but the threads are full of paint. Run the screws in a half turn the back a quarter and repeat without the speaker on and that clears the thread out.

[@Anthony.1967]

Hi Richard enjoyed the video sounds great cannot wait to get mine up and running

[@jimross623]

Thanks Richard. That’s given me much more confidence that what I thought I should be doing was right. You might have expected that Hornby would include the right-size screws to attach their speaker to their model. Apparently nobody checked what size the screws should be at the factory! Is this a typical Sino-British collaboration? How long does it take to check what size screws are needed? Wherever these are bagged up, be it in Kent at Hornby’s offices or in a factory in China, someone needs to check it all fits together seamlessly. Jim

[@NewJunction]

You're very welcome Jim!

[@onnomulder9775]

Very nice loco and a great sound!! Love it!!

[@frankdoyle181]

Very easily understood for a newbie like me 👍

[@brentleajunction]

Hi richard they sound great I've put my 67 in my 66s abd they sound great disnt at first due to dirty track but my cmx was out work and all works great cheers for sharing

[@drewliszka4186]

Another great video and the 67 sounds really good mate .

[@northwesttrainsmodels]

great video i had the same problem with the screws so i used double sided tape to hold speaker in place seems to work fine i was lucky enough to have an existing tts loco to copy of

[@jamesmoran787]

Would the Class 67 Speaker Sound Alright if Stuck to the Roof with Blue tac Without the Speaker Box instead of Putting it underneath in the Fuel Tank of the Model Class 67 Locomotive?

[@al66class59]

This is so helpful as I’m going to get one for my ews 67 and want to know how to fit it. Thank you. I might get a 60 one but I’m angled towards the 67.

[@NewJunction]

al66class59 Glad it was of some use! Regards Richard

[@DENPTrains]

I see you everywhere 😂😂

[@thestaffordshiretrainspott5799]

Fantastic video and tutorial.

[@georgewyatt6712]

Hi Richard great how to video really helpful like you say if a person has not got a soldering iron it another extra cost. Cheers George..

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Found your video very helpful. Just started to by Hornby locos for my collection. Currently have 146 non Hornby locos, mostly DCC ready. Have a number with DCC and others with sound. Is it an easy process to apply TTS to Bachmann and Dapol? Want for my collection 67013 and just received today 67018, 'Keith Heller'.

[@model_trains_]

Hornby really do have good sound decoders, at a great price aswell!

[@cytrix9585]

Do a live stream! Great vid. I missed when it came out on Friday I was away and the place we were staying had no internet connection. As always great vid. Keep up the fantastic work!!!!!! Can't wait till the next one! Ollie

[@NewJunction]

Ollie V Thought something had happened to you haha!

[@cytrix9585]

No! If only!!!!!😃😃😃

[@cytrix9585]

Sorry wrote that wrong!!! I can't talk or type today

[@dilwich]

Is that a 66 sound? Good old Hornby eh? Always trying to save a few quid.

[@westwonic]

Agreed. Sounds exactly the same as the class 66.

[@MrVinnyh]

Thanks for the video as I have the Colas 67 on back order

[@michaelbenton4117]

Hi, good video, wish all decoders were that easy to fit, more so on steam engines. thought you may have used black tack

[@GWRailFan]

great video bud, ive all ways wondered how to get the speaker down into the fuel tanks, its a shame Hornby didn't make it so the cable had a split clipped together with clips so its easy to install instead from cutting it and all most destroying the speaker, its a good practice tho :) by the looks off it the locos body didn't go back on properly as it looks like a gap between the body and one side off the cab

[@johnreyortiz6154]

Hi Richard very nice video made it easy ,hoping myself too buy to red 67 s to my fleet sounds real life like Kevin philipines

[@fluo6610]

Hi Richard, thanks for this helpful tutorial. Never thought that it is so complicated to fit a TTS decoder in a model number that is designed for. Why must things so difficult? I thought I can buy a few decoders for my 3 67s and put them easily in the locos. But I don‘t want to do this after I have seen your video. The only thing that is very easy on a 67 compared to many other models is the body removal. I have broken off some parts on 2 Bachmann 66s while I tried to get the body off with the „business card method“ (of course I unscrewed it first). It could all be so easy... Guido

[@NewJunction]

Fluo66 Don't let it put you off, it is a quick and easy instal. I'd do it for you it's that easy aha! Regards Richard

[@davidstrains4910]

Great tutorial I'm thinking of getting some sound locos and chips at some point Could you show us how you did your 91 with a coupling at the front I have done it but I just superglued mine and it does work

[@westcoasttrainspotter6260]

Great video!

[@opensesame525]

Very nice layout and an excellent tutorial. I have a question though - does a DCC Fitted locomotive with TTS Sound have 2 chips fitted, one for the DCC bit and a second one for the sound, or are both functions incorporated into 1 chip ?

[@NewJunction]

No, a DCC chip is just a chip, a DCC sound chip is the same but with a speaker attached. :)

[@LondonEmergency999]

Cool!, really helpful video!

[@bus131]

Have you managed to fit couplings to the 91 or are you double heading?

[@tehklevster]

Is that class 91 diagram the 67 is hauling a dummy loco and a driving van trailer? Or is the 91 loco running in double header with the 67?

[@NewJunction]

tehklevster I brought a spare boogie and swapped the engine out of the 91. Regards Richard

[@tehklevster]

Appreciated.

[@oliversinton948]

Is it just hornby decoders that are compatable with the hornby select?

[@Lamp_2155]

No

[@jamesevans4498]

Great Job! I'm a steam modeller so I need all the help I can get when fitting these chips, so thank you very much. Does anyone know where I could get an A3 Locomotive professionally resprayed? I investigated Lee's Locos but he does not do steam. Thank you....... James

[@greatwestern93]

Nice video, that only room in fuel tank for speaker and having to resolder is pretty shoddy from Hornby, especially when they don't mention it. Nice 67 though.

[@scottishtransport437]

How did you couple the 67 to the 91?

[@NewJunction]

the transport spotter just used a nem coupling on the front of the 91 body. Easy peasy :-)

[@scottishsteamproductions2014]

What did you use to keep your ballast nice and white Mine always turns a horrid dark grey and it sucks HELP

[@NewJunction]

Scottish Steam Productions I've not done Anything, in fact it's in its pre weathered state. :-D

[@esd9782]

Can you do a vid on your 225 And 125 sets

[@NewJunction]

ED what would you like to see?

[@esd9782]

New Junction I would like to see all you intercitys running

[@esd9782]

That would be cool

[@kingorry7223]

Hey New Junction remember me?

[@Derbys65]

Its alot easier with a Peco loco cradle mate

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

you need to add the insuleter on first thats the black thing you get in the bag also