For me it's as simple as silent (or near silent ) running and good slow speed control.
The decoders that run in Bachmann's DCC equipped locos aren't the best. Each one I've had has run noisily. You should be able to replace them...
This is why I left N scale. The stuff is just too fiddly for my limited talent.
I would think that you could operate battery powered and track powered locos on the same track, so would there be a need to redo your 20 years of...
If youy're talking about a sound decoder installed in the loco, the Soundtraxx Tsunami at least sets the notch based on the amount of power being...
Thanks. I guess the short answer is, it doesn't matter as you can change the direction of travel anyway with a CV. Wish I'd understood that...
Isn't that the way it's supposed to be? I thought the standard was that the top of the motor is the + side and it gets the orange wire. I...
Yes, I did try that. Tried them both ways. Neither works.
The NCE Bach-DSL decoder is a replacement board for DCC equipped Bachmann Diesel Locos. It comes with LEDs that you solder to the board. The...
I bought some 3mm white LEDs to use as loco lights. Now, as I understand it, LEDs are only supposed to work if I put the positive on the LED's...
Locks with "on board" power -batteries- would be the single biggest advancement for the average user. No more wiring, no more worrying about...
Can you use a Dremel to mill out a diesel loco fuel tank to make space for a speaker? What attachment would be needed and how would you go about...
"(B) A means of isolating the motor brushes from the track power feed" Can you explain this? How does the motor get power if it's isolated?
And how might one go about figuring out if a loco is DCC compatible when it's not stated on the box? Thank you
That video tutorial was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
An HO Bachmann GP38-2. The drill is a helpful suggestion. I'll get Out my Dremel. Thanks.
Any tips for how to do this while doing the least damage to the rest of the shell? I"m looking to put in real grilles on a GP38 to allow the...
Do the white/yellow and blue wires from the decoder that connect to the front/back lights also connect to the ditch lights somehow? And where do...
I"m putting an N scale sound decoder in my Bachmann GP38. I've got the decoder hooked up and it's moving and making sound, but I haven't yet...
I've been able to find some that used to be made, but can't find any currently available? Am I missing something? Thanks.
