Track is the same either DC or DCC

 

Once you break it in it will run even better! 

I have a 4 x 8 that I have been operating now for 5 years. It's just me, and I can go hours "operating" my layout. Everyone today claims the way to do it is a back and forth shelf layout. You get to run for 10 seconds, reverse, do it again, repeat. The claim that you cannot operate on a 4 x 8 and you just want to watch trains run is complete bs. I have a mine with two track leads, a sawmill, an interchange track, a three track yard with station and freight house, and a scale track to weigh ore cars, turntable and yard. It is completely possible to operate a 4 x 8.

My layout is a modified "Plywood Summit Lines", it admittedly has steep grades, and more in line with geared steam, logging and mining, but of course that was my target when I selected the layout. It fits into a corner of the room, as I dont need to access all four sides, when I do, the layout legs are sitting on "moving men", it very easily slides away from the walls for access if needed.

Build what you wish to build and be cautious about the experts tell you. Only you know what you want and would be happy with.

MHO

I just purchased one that was binding in reverse, sent it in for warranty.

Sounds to me that he will quickly be running out of manufacturers to buy from. 

I have the three truck sound equipped climax, its going on 2 years old. Runs like a swiss watch, the sound is great on factory installed version.

I think the guy is asking for the TRUCK ASSEMBLIES, which has not been sold in a while.

Ted

Which one?

http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=66_68_153

Quote from: GG1onFordsDTandI on July 31, 2013, 06:16:57 PM
I know the MDC Roundhouse name, its very old, but I cant find much in the way of info on them. Where did you find the kit, how much etc. The article is nice, except lack of info on finding the kit.

Hi GG1
The Roundhouse Boxcab has been out of production for years. There are thousands that were made, and not too hard to find. My "article" is an instruction on improving the model, finding the components to create one isn't my responsibility nor is it realistic for me to do so on my blog.

http://youtu.be/BfSSbnPdGhY

(btw thanks Rich   )

Quote from: electrical whiz kid on April 20, 2013, 05:05:17 PM
PS;
I don't know about the other guys, but doing stuff like that is what I call fun!!!
Rich C.

Whiz, I believe you gave excellent advice.  

Not sure what that other mess was about.....

Very interesting project, I will be watching this thread with much interest 

Quote from: Hunt on February 08, 2013, 10:49:43 PM
Cederstrand,

This not work for you,  then you need to add a Programming Track Booster, such as SoundTraxx
PTB-100.

I have the same system, I ended up having to use the PTB-100 booster, after I installed it, no programming issues.

Thanks Mr B

Bumping for an answer from Mr.Bachmann

Quote from: dende5416 on January 27, 2013, 10:35:33 AM
I have a Bachmann "Old West" Jupiter 4-4-0 locomotive. In these locomotives, the motor is in the coal car and has a small "drive piece" that runs between  the coal car and the locomotive to turn the gears in the locomotive to make the locomotive run. I had picked up the entire old set at a yard sale for $5 and this is the last repair I need to do to get the train running. Does anyone know where I might be able to order a replacement part for this train so that I can save it? Otherwise, it might just have to sit in my roundhouse as a display piece when I eventually buy one. Thank you.

Parts are here

http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=66_68_87