From the time of my first post I also bought a J class PRR. Another great engine!

On one of the other forums they are talking about Williams Ready To Run set that are coming out. Is this true? The other question is about the transformer. A Atlas 80 watt. I have thought that you needed 90 watts for Williams engines. Anyway I think that starter sets would be great for Williams by Bachmann! Something that I think Jerry missed out on.

Western Depot has them.

I also like the QUALITY! My first bought engine when I got back into the hobby was a SD-90 NS. Loved it! Then I got lured into the other brands. BIG MISTAKE! I don't like to put batteries in electric trains and now board issues. WBB always run are easy to work on if there is a problem (light bulb, coupler ). I haven't even had a traction tire problem yet! I'm back to stay! Got 11 engines and still growing!

Thanks again 3rail, it worked! I guess even a new engine can have a bad bulb.

Sorry, I mean Thank You 3rail!

Thank you Three Rail!

I just bought a J Class a couple a weeks ago. Runs and smokes great! The one thing I did notice is the light is very dim, constant but dim. Not bright like my S-1. Can I put a different bulb in it? Right now it has a 8 volt.

If its just the tip you should be okay. The pin is really a tube. I just learned about this at one of my local hobby shops. He also showed my how to clean the tube by running a .008 wire down the tube. This will clean out the junk that builds up. Just make sure you didn't crush the hole on top.

I would also like to know this . I'm just getting started in Williams Steam and any before knowlege would be nice.

Got my first Williams steam engine! Its a 671 turbine with digital whistle. I love it! Runs like a champ and smokes like crazy! My wife likes it better than all the MTH I have and I think I do also.
Got a few questions? I have a lot of Williams diesels that are great but I'm not that happy with True Blast two. My layout is only 11 by 8 and the True Blast last about the whole trip around.
The digital whistle on the 671 is much shorter and I love the sound. Are the True Blast on all the steams like the digital whistle on the 671? I used Bachmann fluid and that worked great. That question was answered on another thread. I didn't get instructions so I guess lube is the same as any other manufacter?
If this is a good example of a Williams by Bachmann steam engine I'm sold. I'll be getting more! Also thank you Bachmann for the cataloge. I got it the other day!

I would like to see or should I say hear the TBII with out the on going horn sound. Play on command instead of the crossing signal. And also the bell and horn to run at the same time.
Smoke units with fans are nice but I don't think they are that important.
As far as wiring change, I have no problem with the way they are now. I use a MTH 4000 and have no problem running Williams engines slow.
I bye and run Williams for what they are now. A dependable toy train that has power and doesn't have the junk that breaks down. Low up keep so I can enjoy the hobby with good looks.
GOT TO LOVE WILLIAMS!

I have a Type V 150. A friend of my dad's gave it to me back in the early 60's. I have replaced the carbon rollers. I only use it for acc. and lighting. Can't trust the breaker on the engines.

I use MTH Realtrax and have had no problem with shorting with my Williams diesels. There is some bounce or rub on the UCS but no shorting. The center disc on the UCS does look to be high on my track and it will derail K-Line steam in reverse.

I got a Platinun Club letter yesterday that said that the Williams line will be made with the same quality and at the same manufacturer. Great News for those of us that enjoy the best conventional 0 gauge trains made! The letter also said that the Platinum Club will be restructured. I'm looking forward to see the change. I used the old news letters to see whats new and then called Marty ( MA & PA Junction ) to order. Very happy to see that all is going forward. The letter also has a order person at Bachmann: Judith Martin at 215-533-1600 ext 218 that we can call later in the year when everything is up and running. I wish that it was all done for Christmas but I can also understand that this is a big job that does take time to set up. I run trains all year long so timing isn't a big issue. Looking forward to a New Year with Williams by Bachmann,and more fun and enjoyment with my hobby. A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO BACHMANN!!!!!!!!!!!!!


                                                          Bill