Based on award-winning LokSound technology, ESU’s line of LokSound decoders, speakers and accessories help your locomotive to run and sound like the prototype.


  •  All ESU decoders come without sound files loaded.

  •  At no extra charge Railfan Hobby will upload the sound file of your choice.

  • Just name a sound file number or specify the locomotive on the order form when purchasing

  • For a complete list of sound files for North America click here.  For European sound files click here.  For British sound files click here.

  • You can also purchase a LokProgrammer from us and load all your own sound files at home.  Click here for more information on the LokProgrammer


Decoders & Premium Foam Train Service Tray

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$135 CAD

  • ESU LokSound 5 DCC Decoder - 21 pin
  • Versatile DCC & DC "Dual Mode" decoder integrating a full-featured, 10 channel sound system, several lighting outputs and a 1.5A motor controller
  • 21MTC connector to make it a "plug & play" decoder
  • Measures 30mm x 15.5mm
  • ESU Item #58429

ESU Decoder 58420 - 780x300
 

$135 CAD

  • ESU LokSound 5 DCC Decoder - 8 pin
  • Versatile DCC & DC "Dual Mode" decoder integrating a full-featured, 10 channel sound system, several lighting outputs and a 1.5A motor controller
  • 8 pin NMRA connector to make it a "plug & play" decoder
  • Measures 30mm x 15.5mm
  • ESU Item #58420

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$145 CAD

  • ESU LokSound 5 DCC Direct Decoder
  • Versatile DCC & DC "Dual Mode" decoder integrating a full-featured, 10 channel sound system, six lighting outputs and a 1.5A motor controller
  • Designed to fit as a direct replacement for many modern lighting boards (i.e. Athearn Genesis, Atlas, Bowser, InterMountain)
  • Measures 17mm x 69mm
  • ESU Item #58821

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$170 CAD

  • ESU LokSound 5 DCC Direct with integrated PowerPack Decoder
  • Versatile DCC & DC "Dual Mode" decoder integrating a full-featured, 10 channel sound system, six lighting outputs and a 1.5A motor controller with built in PowerPacks (Keep Alives)
  • Designed to fit as a direct replacement for many modern lighting boards (i.e. Athearn Genesis, Atlas, Bowser, InterMountain)
  • Measures 17mm x 69mm
  • ESU Item #58921

LokProgrammer
 

$205 CAD

  • ESU LokProgrammer
  • Upload and modify sound files for all ESU decoders. All cables are included to be able to connect to your Windows computer
  • With the LokProgrammer you can erase the sound data of any LokSound decoder as many times as you wish, and replace it with a different sound
  • Measures 95mm x 85mm x 22mm
  • ESU Item #53452

 

$32 CAD

  • ESU Premium Foam Train Service Tray
  • Ideal tool for the maintenance and care of your locomotives. Made out of soft, fine-pored foam and material is resistant to oil, grease and other cleaning agents.
  • Magnetic storage recess in the middle of the tray for safe storage of small parts and screws.
  • Measures 32.8m x 16.6cm x 6.8cm
  • ESU Item #41010

Speakers & Accessories


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$25 CAD

  • ESU Passive Radiator Speaker
  • 18mm x 35mm x 11mm
  • 4 Ohms
  • Use with LokSound 5, LokSound 5 Micro & LokSound 5 L Decoders
  • ESU Item #50348

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$25 CAD

  • ESU Passive Radiator Speaker
  • 22mm x 42mm x 8mm
  • 4 ohms
  • Use with LokSound 5, LokSound 5 Micro & LokSound 5 L Decoders
  • ESU Item #50345

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$25 CAD

  • ESU Passive Radiator Speaker
  • 24mm x 55mm x 8.6mm
  • 4 ohms
  • Use with LokSound 5, LokSound 5 Micro & LokSound 5 L Decoders
  • ESU Item #50344

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$20 CAD

  • ESU Single Sugar Cube Speaker Set
  • Rectangle (11mm x 15 mm actual speaker size)
  • 8 Ohms
  • Supplied with a sealed mounting plate. First select one of the three base frames subject to the type of speaker you want to assemble, namely a circular frame with either 20mm or 23mm diameter or a rectangular type with 16 x 25mm. After you have inserted the speaker into the base frame you may now determine the height of the speaker baffle. The minimum height is 6mm, which can be raised to 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm or 13mm by adding up to three intermediate frames. The set contains two 2mm high and one 3mm high intermediate frame. They can easily be fixed with some glue suitable for plastic materials.
  • ESU Item #50341

Speaker Set 50340
 

$20 CAD

  • ESU Dual Sugar Cube Speaker Set
  • Rectangle (11mm x 15 mm actual speaker size)
  • 8 Ohms
  • Supplied with a sealed mounting plate. First select one of the three base frames subject to the type of speaker you want to assemble, namely a circular frame with either 20mm or 23mm diameter or a rectangular type with 16 x 25mm. After you have inserted the speaker into the base frame you may now determine the height of the speaker baffle. The minimum height is 6mm, which can be raised to 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm or 13mm by adding up to three intermediate frames. The set contains two 2mm high and one 3mm high intermediate frame. They can easily be fixed with some glue suitable for plastic materials.
  • ESU Item #50340

ESU Super Thin Cable
 

$6 CAD

  • ESU Super Thin Cable
  • if you work on locomotives and decoders (e.g. run wires from locomotive to tender), you need thin, extremely flexible cables.
  • Super thin cables (AWG 36) have an outside diameter of only 0.5 mm
  • Come in 10 m bundles in all common DCC colors. Colors include: white (Item #51940), purple (Item #51941), black (Item #51942), red (Item #51943), orange (Item #51944), green (Item #51945), grey (Item #51946), yellow (Item #51947), brown (Item #51948), and blue (Item #51949).
  • ESU Item #51940 - 51949

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$50 CAD

  • ESU PowerPack Mini XS
  • Can be wired to all fifth generation ESU decoders (LokSound 5, LokPilot 5, LokPilot 5 Basic). With its energy storage (1.8 Farad capacity) the unit supplies power to all light and motor functions as well as to the sound system. Subject to the energy consumption of your model it may continue to move for up to 1.5 seconds. This extremely flat module is intended for smaller vehicles with moderate power consumption.
  • The space requirements of the PowerPack Mini XS of about 29 mm x 5.1 mm x 15 mm must be taken into account when installing this unit. A three-pole wire harness connects the PowerPack MiniXS to the decoder.
  • The PowerPack Mini XS is equipped with a microcontroller and incorporates an charging circuit controlled by the decoder. Therefore it may be connected even during programming. In order to avoid an undue load on the booster in case there are several models in the same booster sector, the charging current is limited. The buffer time can be reduced by means of a CV. This may be useful to assure the correct stopping position ahead of signals showing the “Stop” aspect (red signal). The output voltage is adjusted fully automatically to the track voltage by the microcontroller in order to avoid flickering of the lighting when buffering is activated.
  • ESU Item #54673

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$50 CAD

  • ESU PowerPack Midi
  • Can be wired to all fifth generation ESU decoders (LokSound 5, LokPilot 5, LokPilot 5 Basic). With its energy storage (6 Farad capacity) the unit supplies power to all light and motor functions as well as to the sound system. Subject to the energy consumption of your model it may continue to move for up to three seconds.
  • The space requirements of the PowerPack Midi of about 20.8 mm (L) x 13.8 mm (W) x 13.4 mm (H) must be taken into account when installing this unit. A three-pole wire harness connects the PowerPack Midi to the decoder.
  • The PowerPack Midi is equipped with a microcontroller and incorporates an charging circuit controlled by the decoder. Therefore it may be connected even during programming. In order to avoid an undue load on the booster in case there are several models in the same booster sector, the charging current is limited. The buffer time can be reduced by means of a CV. This may be useful to assure the correct stopping position ahead of signals showing the “Stop” aspect (red signal). The output voltage is adjusted fully automatically to the track voltage by the microcontroller in order to avoid flickering of the lighting when buffering is activated.
  • ESU Item #54674