Hello all.
I'm returning to HO after more than 50 years...my last layout was dismantled in 1960 at age 15!
I have been designing a new small "starter" layout and for my first new engine I purchased an 0-6-0T Bachmann swithcher. It's equipped with DCC (which I will eventaually be incorporating on the layout) but states in the paperwork that it is 100% backward compatible with DC operation.
However, when I tried it on a section of test track with a normal DC power pack...nothing.
Now I know I have a lot to catch up on, but have I misunderstood the Bachmann paperwork? There is nothing in the box addressing any changes needed. Do I need to "disconnect" some part of the DCC to get it to work on a regular DC powerpack? Or am I more lost than I think I am?
I'm returning to HO after more than 50 years...my last layout was dismantled in 1960 at age 15!
I have been designing a new small "starter" layout and for my first new engine I purchased an 0-6-0T Bachmann swithcher. It's equipped with DCC (which I will eventaually be incorporating on the layout) but states in the paperwork that it is 100% backward compatible with DC operation.
However, when I tried it on a section of test track with a normal DC power pack...nothing.
Now I know I have a lot to catch up on, but have I misunderstood the Bachmann paperwork? There is nothing in the box addressing any changes needed. Do I need to "disconnect" some part of the DCC to get it to work on a regular DC powerpack? Or am I more lost than I think I am?