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Title: decoder
Post by: hickstmj on August 07, 2008, 10:29:04 AM

Can someone explain how to install a decoder in my BACHMANN SPECTRUM HO STANDARD GAUGE 80-TON 3-TRUCK SHAY that is DCC Ready? I plan on using a TCS decoder.

Thank you for any help.

Title: Re: decoder
Post by: WoundedBear on August 07, 2008, 05:30:25 PM

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/H819X-IS001.PDF (http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/H819X-IS001.PDF)

http://www.tcsdcc.com/decoderpics/b3.html (http://www.tcsdcc.com/decoderpics/b3.html)

Best of luck.....hope your chosen decoder is a small one....there isn't much room in the tender.

Sid

Title: Re: decoder
Post by: hickstmj on August 08, 2008, 12:24:57 PM

Thank you Sid. I plan to get the decoder/harness that TCS recommends. I have never taken an engine apart so I hope I don't tear anything up.

Title: Re: decoder
Post by: Santa Fe buff on August 08, 2008, 03:21:25 PM

Sorry, I couldn't find any diagrams on a 80-ton shay, only up to 70-tons. I thought it would help you not to tear anything up.

Title: Re: decoder
Post by: hotrainlover on August 13, 2008, 11:55:14 AM

Hickstmj,
I have the diagrams of this unit. I can scan them and email them if you could send your addy to me.

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