Hello and Happy New Year,
I would like to know driver size of Bachmann seam locos models 2-6-0 and Bachmann 4-6-0; can someone please tell me or how to identify or find out?
Don

I purchased a spectrum ten wheeler at a train show this past weekend. I installed a decoder, adjusted some wires and connector and it runs pretty well. However, the head light does not cume on, it there a way of testing the light and/or replacing the LED without taking the loco apart?
Also, the tender seams a bit small for installing a sound decoder, will a larger tender work with the low boiler 4-6-0 loco?
Don

I installed a Soundtraxx 750 decoder in my Bachmann 1363 2-6-0 loco.
At first power on, there was a short circuit; by process of elimination (removing wires) id discovered that the blue, common, wire caused the short. I disconnected the blue wire and the loco runs. However, the loco sputters (don't know how else to describe it). Almost as if a capaciter is discharging.
Any ideas as to the problem and a solution?
By the way, the loco ran bafore with digitrax decoder and alo with a MRC sound decoder.
Don

my 2-6-0 alco and 0-6-0 with slope back tender locos can only pull 1 to 2 cars up a 4% grade with 2' radius. Does Backmann (or anyone) offer tracktion tires for these locos? My layout is DCC and code 100 track.
Don

I purchased a used spectrum 2-8-0 Bachmam item number 11410. I put a decoder in it and it runs, but probably needs a lub and tuneup. Inside the box cover the number 080808 was stamped.
My question i when was the loco manufactured.
Thank you for any input.
I would like to install a DCC decoder with souynd - is this possible?
Don

I upgraded my (Bachmann) 2-8-0 consolidatin DCC to sound (MRC). The loco and DCC work fairly well but ther is a electric pick up problem with the tender trucks. Are there recommendations on how to fix the problem?
Don

My Spectum 0a-6-0 loco does not respond to setting a new address; I would like to have a 4 digit address cose. Can you advise me how to program the loco. I am running my layout with Prodigy Express.
Don

I had a problem with my DCC booster and sent it in for repair. I had to temporarily switch my layout back to DC.
My Spectrim 0-6-0, Bachmann item 81811, will not run on DC. When I first got the 0-6-0, about 6 months ago, it ran fine on DC; I then switched to layout to DCC and again the loco ran fine. Now when I switched back to DC, the loco will not run. Can you help in diagnosing the problem?
Don

What are recommended DCC settings for Bachmann 2-6-0 (51706), Bachmenn 2-8-0 (51310) and Bachmann saddled tank 0-6-0 (81811).
Don

Are DCC decoders interchangable?
Can the decoder that came with my DCC equiped 2-8-0 (Bachmann) be used in the 2-6-0 DCC Ready Bachmann 1363 loco?

I purchased a Bachmann 2-6-0 Loco DCC ready earlier this year and am in the process of converting my layout to DCC. What decoder is needed to convert the Loco to DCC and how is it installed? Can sound be added?
Don

I have 3 Bachmann steam locos purchased over the past couple of months; an Alco 2-6-0 item 51706, a saddle tank 0-6-0 item 81811, and a connie 2-8-0 item 51310. What is the recommended maintenance for these locos?
Don

Hello,
My new connie 2-8-0 DCCequiped came with dummy plugs. I amcurrently running DC but may go to DCC in the future. What do I do with the dummy plugs?
Don

What are physical dimensions of Bachmann Steam Loco 2-8-0; Overall and front wheels to tender rear wheels?
Will Loco fot on Atlas 9" turntable?
DWBum

Thanks for your responses.
Is there a curve restriction for 2-8-0?