Jbrock27

Yes, did that, all the train store within 1 hr drive don't do DCC installs.  I figure I'll have to find someone to ship it to.

Thx,Al

HO'ers,

The store my Grandson bought this from provides no services. The fellow they used has his phone number disconnected, I guess he moved South.
Does anyone have contacts for people/businesses you have used to install DCC+Sound in an engine of yours that you had satisfactory service with?

I know the DCC decoder install is easy as 8 pin connector is in engine, but I would like lights & sound set up as well.

Thanks
Al

Donalddon,

No I don't expect something for nothing (I never even filed for unemployment when I got RIFed, stubborn fend for myself German philosophy).  I just meant I had to find out if I bought a DCC+Sound from the dealer my Grandson bought the engine fro, do they provide servicing/repair that I could hire them to install it.  The repair shop I use for my O Gauge only services O.

As to providing a picture of the engine w/ shell removed - I'm not used to these small trains and couldn't even see how the shell is removed.  The O gauge always has screws, the screws on this engine only allowed  for the coupler to be replaced.  Any help on finding disassembly instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks all, a little at a time I'm starting to get it.

Al

Guys, Thanks for all suggestions.  Unfortunately there no train/hobby shops near me.  There is one half way to my grandson's house which is where he bought this engine.  I'll call them & see what kind of deal/service they can provide.

Joe the engine is at his house so can't take picture.  He's due to come to my house tomorrow and I'll try to get him to bring it here so I can photo.

Just like the PC world I had to deal with, "Too Many Choices", good news and bad news.

Thanks Again
Al

Sorry for all what are probably rated as dumb questions.
Thanks again, older neophyte brains work slower & slower as days/years go by.

Here's another, will the Digitrax SDH166D Sound Decoder 8 Bit with Speaker HO Scale work with this SD40 engine giving DCC & sound?

If so, what all is entailed with its installation?

Thanks guys, that cleared this up in my mind.

I've been web searching and am having a little difficulty in finding a DCC with sound that is known to fit into the B'man SD40-2 (item 67017).  Could anyone give me manufacturer / model that will provide features for my grandson.  I don't see where the sounds have to be specific to an SD40 and would think any diesel model's sound would be okay.

Thanks for any other recommendations. 

Hopefully I'll be able to help him set every thing up for Christmas, hoping stock supplies hold up.

Al

Thanks for info, but my older brain wants to verify my interpretation of this.  B'Man DCC ready just means that a plug is available for a DCC decoder that one must buy extra to be able to run on a DCC layout setup (i.e. there is no DCC decoder installed at the factory inside this model). 

Am I right?

Thanks

 
My grandson got flim-flamed by a salesman into buying a B'man SD40-2 engine (item 67017).  He was led into believing the engine was equipped for DCC and had sounds.  He has been into MTH O gauge for 4 years and I and comfortable with their technology.  I have been trying to decipher what he needs to build a very small layout for under the Christmas tree.  I bought a complete EZ Track layout and have ordered the B'Man Command Controller System.

My question is what will this diesel need to run on this layout under DCC?  Is a second option needed for sound or is there a combo kit that will give DCC & sound?

Thanks for any/all advice from a real neophyte to HO & DCC.

Allen