Thanks Rich...

I just woke up.....

Which wire (what color wire) do you install the 1k resistor?

Thanks

Oh yeah....I'm doing DCC....

I just got back into this great hobby and trying to get some old Bachmann Spectrums running. I have a Spectrum 4-6-0 HO, probably 2003 release. I remove stock circuit board and down to just wiring from engine. Found motor leads. What should I expect when applying power to just the two motor leads? I get a hum. but should driver wheels turns. I guess the question is, what should I expect at this point?

Thanks, Merry Christmas.....   

I'm gald you guys are here. A lot of good inforamtion. I now underatand the locomotive pick-up arrangements. I've installed decoder on some old IHC steamers so I know enough to fell comfortable.   

Thank you,
Russ

Rich,

Yes, I buff with Maas Silver Polish. Your write up on pesky pickups was very informative. The circuit board can be removed and the decoder hard wired right? 

Thanks,
Russ 

Hi Jonathan,

After five years away from the hobby, I'm getting back into the enjoyment of it all and trying tp get my Spectrum 2-8-0's and 4-6-0's running. My question is, am I undersatand that I completety remove the Factory DCC Decoder and just hardwire another decoder in? I use the LE025JST's. My Spectrums were purchased 2005-2007 time.

While I have you on the phone.....I really found your photograph instructions on lubrication very informative, although I have not attented to break one open yet, thank you.

One more question, what type of issues do I look for when the only way I can keep an engine moving is to put some force down on top od the tender or engine. Is this a wiper issue? Track and wheels, and wiper contact areas are clean.

thanks,
Russ   

   

Hello All,

With the understanding that the factory installed decoder is the EZ Command, Two Function Decoder, I just wanted to be sure the decoder DOES NOT have a CV setting for Back EMF. I use Lenz 1025's as the CV is  50 and either bit 0 or 1 and frequency control by CV9.

Am I right?
Thanks, Russ     

Thanks Sid, I thought that might be the one but wasn't sure.

Russ,

First all, I was impressed with the unit right out of the box. (I liked the woodpile) It took a push to get it started but then ran to my liking and didn't hang up on any turnouts.....

Question, what Model Decoder is installed and if not avaialble on the website, where can I get the specification and CV Listings?   

Thanks and have a great New Years!
Russ

Rich,

Amen to that brother......

Russ,

Thanks for the repies.....

I have a Spectrum 2-8-0 (DCC) that ain't running, I mean it does nothing. (I have changed decoders, checked wiring the best I could) Once confirmed that the board could be removed, I thought I would attempt the task and see what I could learn. I have the tools and have hardwired decoders before. Didn't know about the resistor though......

Thanks again,
Russ,       

This one I did do a search on.....

Can the circuit boards in the Spectrum 4-6-0 and 2-8-0 be removed and hard wiired for DCC Operation? Perhaps this should not be within the process of troubleshooting a problem (which is want I'm thinking) but I just wanted clarification.

Thanks all,
Russ

Thanks Gene, that will get me started.......Sometimes, the old mind just works slow.......

Russ

Dear Bachmann,

Could you please expand on lubrication requirments? That is, what all needs lubricated and with what and what needs to be taken apart or removed to lubricate internals. I run the Spectrums 4-6-0's and 2-8-0's. 

Thanks much......

Russ Daley
Waynesboro, PA