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Looking at a Bachmann Spectrum Steam Loco

Started by dale8chevyss, March 20, 2008, 10:32:11 AM

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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
Chief Brass Hat
Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont Railroad
"Only coal fired steam locomotives"

Pacific Northern

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Quote from: dale8chevyss on March 20, 2008, 10:32:11 AM
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. 
Pacific Northern

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

Quote from: drhone on March 20, 2008, 01:02:19 PM
Quote from: dale8chevyss on March 20, 2008, 10:32:11 AM
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


SteamGene

The J1 was the wartime non-shrouded J.
Gene
Chief Brass Hat
Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont Railroad
"Only coal fired steam locomotives"


SteamGene

There are several iterations of Bachmann N&W J class.  The latest is a Spectrum. 
Gene
Chief Brass Hat
Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont Railroad
"Only coal fired steam locomotives"