Looking at a Bachmann Spectrum Steam Loco

[dale8chevyss]

Hi everyone

My sole purpose of joining this board (not only to hopefully learn more things about RRing) was to gain more information on a Bachmann product.

I am interested in a Spectrum Steam Locomotive, Norfolk and Western J #611.  I am looking to see if 1)is there one that comes sound equipped and 2) does any of those locomotives have flywheels attached to the motors.


I have looked at the product descriptions and can not seem to find an answer.

I am looking at HO scale (if not previously mentioned) one that is DCC equipped.  Here is the link for what I believe is it:

  http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=133[/img]]


Thank you.   

[SteamGene]

This particular locomotive has a non-sound decoder installed.  It's fairly easy to install a sound decoder in its place.  Unfortunately Bachmann does not sell its sound decoders individually now. 
I do not know of any steam locomotive models with flywheels so I assume the N&W J doesn't have one.
Gene

[Pacific Northern]

Hi everyone

My sole purpose of joining this board (not only to hopefully learn more things about RRing) was to gain more information on a Bachmann product.

I am interested in a Spectrum Steam Locomotive, Norfolk and Western J #611.  I am looking to see if 1)is there one that comes sound equipped and 2) does any of those locomotives have flywheels attached to the motors.


I have looked at the product descriptions and can not seem to find an answer.

I am looking at HO scale (if not previously mentioned) one that is DCC equipped.  Here is the link for what I believe is it:

  http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=133http://[/img]]


Thank you.   

There is a J which has sound installed available as well

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1888

I notice that the Spectrum 2-8-0 which has DCC installed and 2-10-0 which is DCC ready are indicated as flywheel equipped. The other Spectrum steam engines are not noted as having a flywheel.

The Bach Man would be the best source of information on your request for information. 

[browncopper]

Following up on this question, I want to add sound to my 2-10-2 Spectrum loco. If Bachmann no longer supply a conversion decoder (is this true??), can anyone recommend a decoder with sound that will readily replace the existing decoder??...........thanks for the help........browncopper

[dale8chevyss]

Hi everyone

My sole purpose of joining this board (not only to hopefully learn more things about RRing) was to gain more information on a Bachmann product.

I am interested in a Spectrum Steam Locomotive, Norfolk and Western J #611.  I am looking to see if 1)is there one that comes sound equipped and 2) does any of those locomotives have flywheels attached to the motors.


I have looked at the product descriptions and can not seem to find an answer.

I am looking at HO scale (if not previously mentioned) one that is DCC equipped.  Here is the link for what I believe is it:

  http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=133http://[/img]]


Thank you.   

There is a J which has sound installed available as well

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1888

I notice that the Spectrum 2-8-0 which has DCC installed and 2-10-0 which is DCC ready are indicated as flywheel equipped. The other Spectrum steam engines are not noted as having a flywheel.

The Bach Man would be the best source of information on your request for information. 

How do I contact "The Bach Mann" for my questions?

[the Bach-man]

Dear Dale,
You just did...
The Class J is available with sound, but the link you posted is the non sound unit. The sound units are Item Numbers 83902, 03, and 04, and the MSRP is $350.
As always, it pays to shop around...
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[mrstuff]

The J1 is not "Spectrum" now is it??

[SteamGene]

The J1 was the wartime non-shrouded J.
Gene

[mrstuff]

oops - Class J

[SteamGene]

There are several iterations of Bachmann N&W J class.  The latest is a Spectrum. 
Gene