Hello,

I initiated a Service request for Bachmann to have my HO Loco Serviced...However, I changed my mind, and will do my own service.
Should I contact Bachmann Service Dept to let them know that I would like to cancel the Service, or just not send it in and all will be Ok ?

Joe

Thanks for the responses...

No bits here and so will use the web.

I'm located in Winchester, Virginia.

Hello fellow forumites,

After New Year's I'm looking for someone to transfer my HO DCC 2-6-0 Sound, and add a Smoke Unit to it.

Basically I'll ship my train out to you, you make the necessary upgrade, I'll pay you through  PayPal, then you ship the train back to me.

Let me know if anybody is interested, and we can PM each other for specifics.

Thanks, Joe

Thanks for the information, guys, and will try one of those two suggestions...

Yeah, I only got the train to display in front of my Christmas tree to put presents around it, etc. I originally had no intentions of running it, but figured since it has batteries I might try and run it a little.
I already have a nice HO train set that I use on the dining room table from Thanksgiving through Christmas.

Hello,

I purchased a really cheap Large size Train Set from Wallyworld just to have it displayed under a X-Mas Tree.
Thou, I noticed it took 2x D Batteries, and decided what the heck and installed them (probably wont run it much at all). So, I did so, and the train moves really fast, lol.

So, the question...How can I make the train move more slowly ?

Joe

Yeah, this is the DCC Unit, but I'm using Bachmann's DC Controller...Ok, so may need to upgrade to the DCC Controller in order to turn down sound.

Thanks again,
Joe

Ok, I have this Bachmann 2-6-0 train (introduced couple yrs ago) w/Sound.

I want to know if I can temporarily disable the Sound by disabling the wire Harness (I haven't turned the train over to see for myself). I want to do this, because I will have X-Mas music playing, and don't want both the Music and Train Sounds at same time (prefer a silent train going around track).

Joe

Sounds Good, and will look into it.

Hello,

I have a Bachmann HO 2-6-0 w/Sound (new Bachmann engines that came out in past year), but looking for a way to add a Smoke Unit...This way I can have Sound & Smoke when train goes around track.

Now, I have no interest in trying to figure out how to Custom/Fab one up...However, I'm looking for a possible forum member to do it for me. I would send train to your location, and you would perform the Custom work for a predetermined fee.

If this interests anyone, then PM or post me the details. (I prefer to send the Train out around January 2018..after the Holidays). 

Thanks, Joe

Hello,

Ok, I purchased a New Bachman DCC 2-6-0 w/Sound (Canadian National) to run my older style X-Mas Cars (Bachman HO Heritage Collection Train Set from the 90's)..However, the    2-6-0 has the newer style E-Z Mate Couplers (magnetic), and the Cars have these older style Couplers or Horns.

So, I purchased the New Style E-Z Mate Couplers (exact same as my 2-6-0 couplers) recently, but need to know what is the procedure for replacement...Any tolerances to be aware of (removing and putting screws back on, etc). For example; I don't want to put the New Couplers Arms on to tight, etc ?

Thanks for any info.
Joe

Ok, I ended up getting a used newer style Bachmann DC Controller (my Older Style DC Controller from the 90' didn't work as the 2-6-0 Didn't move or make Sound), and it works pretty good giving my Engine Movement & Sound (Lights, Huffs & Chuffs, Bells, idle Steam, etc) depending on Speed...However, I have to make sure the Controller starts off at around 25% Power (not less) in order to get the Engine moving w/ different Sounds (or just stationary w/Steam release Sound).

Yes, originally I was thinking of getting the Bachmann DCC Controller for added control over different Sound Functions, but didn't think it necessary for a single Train on a 3x5 size Track...I will never use more then one Train or have or a bigger layout (pretty much a X-Mas Train around Tree).

Overall, I'm happy with the decision I made.

Now, I just need a way to give my Train Smoke Option in order to complete the package...This will be the more complicated project.

Ok, and thanks again for the info...

Yeah, will probably upgrade to the Dynamis DCC System in the future (fairly expensive), and will just go with the the E-Z Command for now.

Hello ACY, and thanks for the reply...

Ok, I like to get the Bachmann ALCO 2-6-0 w/DCC Sound Value...Yes, the better controller I was thinking is the E-Z Command.

Yes, I know wont be able to control any functions with my Analog DC Controller, but thought I would at least get the basic Chuffs & Puffs during Accel or Steam at Idle (no control over Bells & Whistles as you noted unless a DCC Controller)...
However, you also did mention that it could damage my Train if I kept the DC Controller, and to your suggestion, will probably get the E-Z Command Controller anyways...Thou, I thought someone did mention that the Bachmann Sound Value Trains (not the upscale Spectrum DCC w/Tsunami) is compatible with DC or DCC (you just can't use the added Bells & Whistles without a DCC Controler).

Now, in the saying the above...What I really like to have is the Train go around the Track using the standard Chuffs & Puffs, but automagically use the Bell or Whistle at a certain part of track...This way, I can walk away and here the Chuffs & Puffs, and a quick note of a Bell or Whistle when it makes a complete run around the track.

Hello,

I'm thinking of getting one or the other (DCC Soundtraxx vs Bluetooth) for my Basic DC Layout...

My DC layout is just a 3'x5' of Oval Track using Bachmann's New E-Z Tracks (Grey), but using Bachmann's older style Transformer (Black w/red Switch from the 90's) that I got from a Train Kit.

Now, some questions: If I get one or the other Train how will it work on my Basic DC Layout...What Sounds will I hear when I turn on Controller and use Forward/Reverse (just basic Chuffs & Puffs, but no Bells & Whistles)...-Or- will I need the better Bachmann DCC Controller (the one w/different functions and numbers 1-10) to accomplish all sounds (for either DCC Soundtraxx or Bluetooth).

Any additional info would be appreciated...
Joe