While Bachmann does some Canadian National steamers, they don't do all of them so I am obliged to get undecorated models and I am trying to find a decal manufacturer that does the Square Heralds and numbers for the old steamers. Would any one out there have any source they can recommend.

Thanks guys.  BTW.  According to Wikipedia Canadian National is the fourth largest railroad in North America yet there is very little product available. I know Atlas and Athearn put some stuff out but the amounts are small in comparison to B.N.S.F., U.P.and many others.

Regards Colli.  Elma and Contour R.R.

Hi there friends, I need HELP.   
I am on the Internet on a Dial Up System ( Because that is all I can get out in the back woods of Canada ) and I have spent hours trying to find a site that gives a good description and maybe some pics of how to convert Bachmann 0-6-0 and 2-6-0 Mogul to DCC. I have done the 0-6-0 Tank Loco and the 4-8-2 Hvy. Mountain but I am a bit leery of trying these two without some insight from someone who has tackled the job before.  I understand that Bachmann now has the 2-6-0 as a DCC equipped loco so why not the 0-6-0???

Thanks for any info. guys ( and gals ) the Dial-up system is so s l o w  its almost painful

Regards, Colli.   Elma and Contour R.R.

Hi there all, I have the oportunity to buy someModel Power Diesel Locos,
from an estate sale ( I think they are the older style, no DCC. ) I was wondering how they stack up in quality to Athearn, Atlas and Bachman. I don't have any Model Power stuff at the moment and would also like to know if they are easy or difficult to convert to DCC.

Thanks,  Colli.  Elma & Contour R.R.

Hey guys,
                 Just ordered a USRA 0-6-0 and a 2-6-0 Mogul and I want to convert them to DCC.  any suggestions where I can find a write up on how to do them.  Pictures would be nice too.  Thanks. Colli.

Hi guys,
              I used to deal with an outfit called E_Hobbyland, I have tried e.mailing them and phoning them and also tried their website. The website comes up Under Construction, there is no answer to the phones even though they ring and the e.mail comes back - Mail box Full.  Does anyone know what is happening with them. I have some stuff on back order and would like to know.

Regards, Colli.

Have just purchased an 0-6-0 with a name on it as the proto. I am modeling isnt put out by Bachmann. I want to remove the name decal on the tender and replace it.  Is there a safe way to do this without damage to the unit.

Hey there Bachmann,
                                   Whats happening, I just checked the HO product line and there are no more DCC Ready Steamers   In the production line it can't cost more than about $10/ unit to install the plugs so why not give us the option ? I am sure I am not the only Bachmann customer who is very disappointed in this.

I have a Hvy. Mntn. 4-8-2  undecorated with a straight side coal tender,
I want to install a decoder in the tender. I see the 2 clips on the under side at the rear, but there is also a screw behind the front truck. Is it necessary to remove this screw in order to get at the decoder plug, or do you just have to have four hands to hold the clips back AND wrestle the top off.
It sure would be nice if Bachmann and other manufacturers told you or showed how to get into the guts of their products without destroying them.

I have 2 older style Athearn diesels, both converted to DCC using the Athearn wiring kit from Digitrax and a Digitrax DH123 decoder. I can program them for 4 digit addresses but they will not run on main line.The headlight is on but the loco wont move. I re- addressed them to 003 for DC and tried again, now they buzz, the light is on but still no movement.
Any suggestions
Thanks Colli.

 I have installed a DZ121 in my 0-6-0 Saddle Tank by Bachmann.  Conversion went well and is now programmed 4 digit with #1000.
However, when I nun it on main line it occasionally send sparks out from under the running gear.  There is a lot of slop ( sideways play) on all 3 axles and there appears to be some copper strips protruding towards the
drive wheels. I would like to know if anyone else has had this problem and if so what is the cure. Thanks.

Well Christmas Day being quiet I thought it a good time to program my DCC equiped 2-10-2 from Bachmann.  So plug her all together, put on the program track but the CV read came back as an Open Circuit.  Tried again, same thing. Changed to 4 digit, still no joy.  Plugs are all tight all looks good in the tender where the decoder is.  Tried the 4-8-2 on the same track
A.o.k. So guys any suggestions. The 2-10-2 is brand new right out of the box.