Hi, everyone-

I recently bought a DCC-equipped Bachman 4-4-0.  It wasn't clear to me how comprehensive the DCC decoder was (it's my first On30 loco and first encounter with DCC); I assumed DCC included sound as well, but now I understand that's not so.

Do I have to replace the decoder with one that has sound in it, or is it possible to buy just a sound decoder?

If I have to replace the encoder that came with the engine, what's a good one to get that has sound capabilities, and where can I find one?

And thanks again for the help. 

Hi, I'm new here, and new to the idea of On30, so please forgive me if these novice questions have been answered here before.

I had a HO gauge layout about 1/3 built when the railroad failed (got divorced). We ripped up all the track we could and saved everything not bolted to the walls or floor.

Now I'm in a position to rebuild.  I like the larger scale for obvious reasons, but I don't know if On30 equipment will run on the Shinohara code 83 track and switches I saved.  I spent near $1000 on the track which I'd hate to have to toss, yet On30 and all the detail possible calls.  The choice is more or less settled if On30 rolling stock and locos can run on code 83 track.

Will it?  And thanks.