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Bachmann Virginian questions

Started by rookie123, August 28, 2014, 11:15:25 AM

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rookie123

I'm thinking about adding a dcc engine to my ho layout and considering the diesel GSD70ACe DCC SoundTraxx Virginian 6605. Questions:
1. where can I find the specifications on this engine?
2. do you have any opinions on how good this product is?
3. where can I find a video that explains how to setup a Bachmann DCC controller and engine including the sound operation?

Your help is much appreciated,
Rookie Branam

ACY

Bachmann is proud to commemorate Norfolk Southern's 30th anniversary milestone with these SD70ACe DCC Sound Value-Equipped locomotives in heritage paint schemes. They join our line of DCC sound-equipped models featuring our Sound Value SoundTraxx® diesel sound package with prototypical prime mover, 3 air horns, and bell—all in 16-bit polyphonic sound. Watch the video below to see this model in action.
http://youtu.be/f8-x2NdilZ4

Try these videos from Bachmann for instructions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKZsTk9NUqA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAin_nEMHlY&list=PL432C620079734609
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj-03Lrh3EU&list=PL432C620079734609&index=9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pWy-LySuik&index=10&list=PL432C620079734609
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xb9w9on05g&list=PL432C620079734609&index=11

I would say this is a very nice model and nicely detailed with nice sound. The only negative is it has poor pulling power like most Bachmann locomotives unfortunately. As far as combining affordability and detail goes Bachmann is 2nd to none.

rookie123

Thanks for you help. i've ordered the Virginian and it'll b where next week. Jack the coupler height issue you share is great. I'll figure it out now with your help.

Enjoy you Labor Day weekend,
Rookie