Good Day folks,

I have a simple question about Bachmann HO 2-8-0 Union Pacific 721 (Stock # 11411).

Is this loco DCC ready out of the box?

Thanks in advance for your replies -- Best,  Doug Andrews

I am currently looking at designs for a new HO layout.  One of the plans I saw has an 18 inch radius curve (semicircle flat with no grade).  I hope the group can advise me which Spectrum equipment will negotiate this curve without derailment or other problems.  The locomotive list is Spectrum steamers: 2 truck climax, 3 truck shay, 4-6-0, 2-8-0, 2-10-0, 4-8-2 (light mountain), Diesel SD45 and Spectrum 85 foot Heavy Weight coaches.  Thanks in advance for your replies.  Best, D.

I have a Spectrum USRA light Mountain 4-8-2 Item # 81601.  Can anyone advise me if it is DCC ready or not?  Much thanks in advance.  Best,  Doug

Good Day Folks,  Doing some layout design decisions and I have two HO Bachmann 4-8-2 Light Mountain Locos.  My question is will these locos perform reliably on a 24 inch radius curve?  Secondly what is the minimum radius curve that these locos will negotiate smoothly and without derailment?  Thanks in advance for your experience and replies on this one.  Best,  Doug Andrews.

Good Day Folks -- Can someone please advise what is the minimum radius that I can assume for my track plan to assure reliable operation of HO scale Bachmann 2-8-0 locomotives?  Thanks in advance  Doug.

Good Day Folks -- Doing the new layout design and I am asking What is the minimum operating radius for an HO Spectrum 2-10-0 steam locomotive?  In my case the minimum radius will be on a hidden curve -- so appearance is not of prime concern.  However I do want the loco to run reliably through the curve as access will be possible -- but not close at hand.  Thanks in advance for your experience -- and if this has been discussed before please just direct me to the past postings.  Best, Douglas