Well folks, I think frustration has got the best of me. I am detailing/decaling 3 Bachmann S4 switchers for my freelance railroad. I purchased MRC decoders and speakers but the decoder is too thick to fit with the shell fully attached to the frame. I'm at my wits end with his decoder, unless I can find a smaller sound decoder I'm SOL going this route. My other idea was to simply purchase 3 DCC Sound Value S4's and swap the shells. My issue is this; I am adding functional rooftop beacons to my units, does the Bachmann factory sound decoder support the addition of a light like this, and can flash effects be used? Thanks for any help!

I'm in the process of detailing a small fleet of Bachmann ALCo S4's for my freelance railroad. I need to remove the cab to trim the hood extension (that goes into the cab), but I can't seem to find anything on how the cab is removed. I've got it loose, but it won't come off. Has anyone removed the cab on one of these before? Any help is appreciated!