My Bachmann Diesel Horn Oil Storage Tank Model works very well,but has a  "feed back noise" like a crackling sound,coming through like a morse code dash,which is annoying. It is hooked up to the 15volt AC terminal as directions show,but to me it seems like it is getting too much current for the microphone ?. Any clues how to stop this annoying sound ?. Thanks
Owen

I have bought a Bachmann Model 13002 Silver Series 85ft.Full Dome passenger car of the AT&SF..
Could the members assist with what years this car would have been in service with the Santa Fe Railway please?.

My Bachmann Shell Fuel Tank and Diesel Horn Model3 46208 has been working well for many years.The kids love it.
However shifting it a little,during painting alongside , one wire came adrift from the circuit board,and when trying to re-solder it ,two more came off. A short circuit resulted when trying to reconnect.   I am not a new age electrical wizard  at 85 years,but would like to get a circuit diagram to take to my electrician fellow modeller to do the repairs. Any help appreciated.
Owen Robinson

I have fitted Bachmann # 44926  8 Pin Plug Silent Dual Mode Decoder to my Spectrum  2-8-0 and the loco works correctly on both DCC and DC.My EasyDCC System tells me it is on 28 Speed Steps,and is running on forward direction,and has 2 Functions.
However I cannot get the headlight to operate.
The Decoder istructions stated that if the 8 pin plug was in the wrong way the headlight would not  work. I reversed the 8 Pin Plug and it than ran backwards on the track and still no headlight.
I then went back to the original plug setting,and the detaills above were verified with the loco moving in both directions correctly,but the headlight still off.
What advice can the Forum offer here please ?

My Bachmann S4 Diesel Switcher is stopping and starting frequently on track power. I have tried to clean the pick ups with a fine brush and  methylated spirit ,but this only lasts  for a short  time,and then it stops. Tracks are cleaned frequently. I have never taken the body off,and would like the advice of our forum before i do anything further. I  have had high praise  for this  little switcher,as it has always performed well,working on my 10x5 Small Town US Layout.   Owen

 I find my older Spectrum 2-8-0 is DCC Ready,and wish to know what Sound decoder to buy and from what source ?  Thanks, Owen

I have lost through an accident,one front ladder from my Spectrum 2-8-0. Taking it out of it,s original box after some storage,was difficult as the foam box liner was tight. It  must have broken off. No results in searching,as I did not connect it up that day,and did not know it was missing.  Any suggestions from the Forum,to procure  this vital part ?.  Thanks  Owen

I have  three Bachmann DCC Silent Decoder Diesels,and two Sound types,all good.
I would appreciate a print out  of the decoder specifications for the silent DCC models if it can be sourced . Maybe I could then find the right CV to fix the problem below
I am still unable to change the default address #3 on my new RS3 Silent Model,and think I may have my first imperfect Decoder in a  Bachman DCC Loco. It runs great, but only on #3.

I have just received my new Bachmann Denver & Rio Grande Western RS 3 D Item # BAC 64202,and it works well on DCC and DC.  I Have discovered a small 6 pin Plug in a plastic bag attached to the Inner Plastic Box,and though I don't need it to operate on either system,what is it for ?. 

I am looking for advice to specialise in the last of steam and the early diesel era,for my 10x5 US Small Town Layout.
I have several Bachmann steam and diesels units,but for 2014,I will downsize variety for the purchase of best suited equipment.
Could you advise on any Bachmann/Spectrum models for this project please. Happy New Year to All

 I have an old one owner Bachmann Plus 4-8-4 Model # 11315 in good condition,but I have had to make a new drawbar for it.  A sturdy piece of plastic works fine,but I am anxious to know if the Forum could set me straight on a description of the original one please ?.

I have had a Bachmann S4 Union Pacific Switcher # 1167 for some time,and it is a very good model both in looks and operation,but I just realised that it does not have a bell on the roof as do other similar U/P Switchers. Where is the bell located ?.  Owen

I may be able to buy a well cared for Spectrum 2-8-0 which a Club Friend has had for some years.He is changing to all Diesel. My question is do any of our Forum Friends put Silent and or Sound Decoders into these older Spectrum Connies ?. I would be satisfied if it could only be adapted for D C C,should sound be too difficult. Thanks to all,Owen

I have just bought this well kept older Athearn SD 40 Diesel which has been fitted with a Mashima Can Motor.It came from a reliable source,and I am not unhappy with the  purchase as the price was right.I have never owned a Mashima Motor unit before.
Experience tells me most old Athearns are  a bit noisy,and I have no argument with that.
Without the body it is still very noisy. Are there any suggestions to reduce this above normal   noise ?. Thanks for  any suggestions. Owen

I bought a second hand Bachmann Union Pacific DD 40 AX Diesel Loco at a Buy&Sell today,and it has no handrails. It runs very well,and all lights work as new. Has the Forum got any clues on buying a set of handrails to suit ?,or will I have to make  them up ?.  Also what is the recommended decoder for this loco  ?. I believe it has two motors ?.  Thanks for any help here,I love the big brute.

My Bachmann HO School Bus is operating very well,both on my 10x5 layout,and at my Train Club over a vast network,with much admiration from members.
Could the Forum advise me where to look for suitable Decals to detail it . I am familiar with some of these manufacturers,but perhaps  someone knows  of a quick search option from their own experience. Thanks

In fitting a Silent Running  decoder in a diesel loco,how should the front and rear led lights be wired,when this decoder supports both lights.Blue  and white for the front,and blue and yellow for the rear ?.
Thanks

I recently bought an old blue wooden box car or reefer with arch bar trucks,which had a company's products on it,and put it in the "Old Time"collection,to run with my Spectrum old steamers.I do not know the brand of it.       
It reads Lake Wobegon Mills -P M B X 1603582794,with logo Powdermilk Biscuits "Has your family tried them,heavens they"re tasty".
I took it to my train club yesterday,and ran it with a mixed freight consist ,and one of my mates spotted it and told me the story of "Lake Wobegon". He has listened to the radio show for years,where this name came from.He thought this car was part of a model railroad production run ?
I looked up Google,and got the whole story about the author,but would now like to know more about the actual model box car/reefer's provenance ?.  Can the Forum assist here ?.
   

I ordered an Alco S4 Diesel Switcher DCC and Sound on Monday 7th.January from Trainworld New York U S A ,and was running it on my layout in suburban Brisbane Queensland Australia on Thursday afternoon.Talk about Flash Gordon,and his "Trip to Mars",when I was a kid,he didn,t have D H L ?.
Also I ordered this after reading a  not so good report  on this forum about this model,but I have never had a Bachmann  diesel,that did not perform great,straight out of the box.
It is hauling 6 cars around my 10x5   doing it,s running in ,by both direction movement.
This simple little switcher,may be a bit utilitarian,but it is more reliable than the one it replaces, brand unspecified ,which cost nearly twice as much,but was a source of problems,too complicated.

I am still waiting for a DCC part from the UK being sent from their store in Poland,ordered in November ?

I have made three Roundhouse Maintenance of Way Cars  from a kit,and am asking if all such cars are painted grey?. I am modelling mainly in Old Time Union Pacific and Santa Fe,with a some  Central Pacific .
If I have a choice of any of these roads,   ,then what colours are suggested please ?.  Thanks, Owen