I've had a Dash 8-40CW DCC BNSF #812 Deisel for a while now and recently accuired an F7 A & B with DCC & sound and it's awsome!  I want to add sound to my Dash 8-40.  Can anyone point me in the right direction as to which module to buy?  Any plug and play modules?

I bought a Bachmann Spectrum "Russian Decapod" 2-10-0 Item # 81707
Susquehana Steam engine.  The Train did not say DCC ready, however it took a DH163IP decoder and programmed just fine.  Only problem is that I can't replace the Coal Tender housing, it's cealing is too low.  Is ther a DCC ready coal tender housing I can buy?  Where would I buy one if available?  Thanks.   

I just received my Zepher Starter Set from Digitrax.  I'm trying to set up my BNSF # 812 Bachmann Spectrum GE Dash 8-40CW.  I already changed the address on my 2-10-0 Western Maryland Decapod with no problem.   When I place the 8-40CW on the programming track and try to read the Decoder, I get an error message indicating that there is an open circuit on the programming track and that no current draw is dectected by the programmer.  D nd code.  Additionally, I read that some locomotivex employ a motor filter in the wiring that can cause problems with the Supersonic decoders and analog operation on DCC and the capacitor should be removed for safe operation.  Any suggestions?  Help!!

I own several Bachmann trains and I'm looking to go DCC.  One train is already DCC equipped, the Item # 83506,  8-40CW Diesel Loco, but I have (2) Russian Decapod 2-10-0 Locos, Item # 81702 which says DCC ready and the Item # 81707 which doesn't mention DCC.  I'm guessing I need to buy a mobile decoder for the DCC ready.  Am I ready to go with the DCC onboard Diesel? Any suggestions on which decoder to buy? Thanks in advance.