hi Folks I need help.
I have 2 Bachmann 3 truck shays.
They are great runners but my circumstances have changed.
I need smaller locos.
has anybody converted these to two truck ?
I have looked at them and reckon it can be done but it will mean carving up the back of the loco to fit a rear buffer beam.
Before I do irrepairable damage,
if anyone has done this can they please advise:

1. how does the loss of the rear pickup effect performance and
2. Where would I be able to fit a decoder (if possible sound)
regards,
Ozzie

hi folks can any one help me please.
I have just purchased a bachmann 2-10-2 that runs so well it deserves sound.
Unfortunately I bought a Soundtrax DSD-101LC decoder without reading the on-line manual.
The decoder does not work with LEDs. When the sounds are activated the lights ( depending upon direction) flash.
I have tried connecting the LED from the white/yellow lead to the rail,bypassing the blue, but without avail.
Can anyone suggest a mod to the installation I can try or does it really meen that I have to change the LEDs to bulbs.
If that is the case, the big question is.. How on earth do I get the front of the boiler off to remove the headlight.
regards,
Ozzie