Good demonstration- that's why all of our Silver Series rolling stock comes equipped with metal wheels!

Hi bcochran, here is the Connection Diagram for the Forney. If you don't see what you're looking for on the diagram, let us know if you have any questions.

https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/LS_Baldwin_2-4-4_Forney.connection_diagram.pdf

Hi Brian,

While many of the features are the same, the E-Z Command Plus has a number of improvements over the original E-Z Command system.

-The E-Z Command Plus can control up to 29 decoder functions over the original E-Z Command's 9 functions.
-An LED speed indicator has been added so that you can determine the relative speed of your locomotive when you turn the control knob. This way you can easily tell whether you are running at low, medium, full speed, etc.
-The existing E-Z Command has an emergency stop button that stops the movement of all trains on all tracks. On the E-Z Command Plus, you can also make an emergency stop of the actively selected locomotive by pressing down the control knob.

The only other major difference withe the Plus is that due to internal design changes, it is recommended to have a separate programming track for assigning addresses to locomotives. "Programming on the main" is still supported but changing addresses will cause the address of all locomotives on the main to be changed.

We hope to have a video on our YouTube channel soon overviewing the E-Z Command Plus features and how to operate the system.

Hi Taman,

You can access our parts webstore here. Keep in mind that depending on how old your model is, parts may or may not still be available.

Hi Terry,

That would be locomotive #1 from the currently closed Lahaina, Kaanapali and Pacific Railroad in Hawaii (aka the "Sugar Cane Train.") All of the railroad's equipment and track is currently for sale- but the land it occupied is unfortunately not included.

The price increase took effect January 1st. For dealers and distributors who pre-ordered before 2023, Bachmann is honoring the original pricing. And as wraujr mentions, always make sure to check with your hobby shop or online for the best pricing.

Hi Bryan,

Bachmann did update the U36B chassis/mechanism, most recently in the 1990s, and it was last in our catalog in 2011. As far as I know, you should be able to put the older shells on the newer chassis without a problem.

Look for one of these item numbers and it should have the most recent chassis:
64052    SANTA FE
64053    BURLINGTON NORTHERN
64068    CSX
64076    DELAWARE & HUDSON

Good luck!

Hi Joe,

You can find the TCS documentation for the Sound Value GP35 here: https://docs.tcsdcc.com/wiki/Bachmann_Sound_Value_GP35_-_HO

Hi Peter,

The only thing that may be preventing you from connecting to the locomotive is if you have the power turned all the way up on the speed controller. Make sure it is running at full throttle when you try to connect.

Also, just to be clear, are you looking for the locomotive in the main Bluetooth pairing window on your phones, or via the E-Z App? Unlike other Bluetooth devices like a speaker or headset, the locomotive can only be connected via the E-Z App itself.

If you are still having issues after this, please contact the Bachmann service department.

Hi trainman,

Our newest run of USRA Pacifics (item #s 52901-03) will be DCC Ready and will not be decoder or sound equipped out of the box. We don't have any immediate plans for another run of DCC Sound models, but we'll make sure to specify which decoder we use if we announce a new run.

Hi Jack,

We designed the 44949 DCC Control Box with Turnout Decoder to make it easy to convert your analog turnouts to DCC. Just plug the switch in to the control box to replace the analog controller and assign a decoder address with your DCC system.

The 44949 Control Box is currently out of stock at Bachmann, but you can look for it at your local hobby shop or online. We do also have the 44950 Trackside Turnout Decoder, which uses the same tech, but inside an HO scale trackside shack.

Here's our how-to video showing how they work:

Hi Mark,

The corridor light and emergency strobe can be controlled manually using WOWSound's Light Mode. Press function button 8 twice rapidly to change from Sound Mode to Light Mode. Then, use function button 9 to turn the corridor lights on/off, and function button 11 to turn the emergency strobe on/off.

Hi Nate,

I'll answer your questions one by one:

What Bachmann HO starter sets feature sound/DCC locomotives?
We currently offer two DCC Sound Value equipped HO starter sets:

• 00825 Echo Valley Express
• 00826 Thunder Chief

We also offered the Limited Edition 00827 Transcontinental a few years ago.

I see some sets say DCC enabled, but no sound. Does that mean I can add sound to the locomotive?
Generally, the answer is "yes", but it depends on the specific locomotive. You will need a sound-equipped DCC decoder and a speaker. Most of our newer locomotives that are not already sound-equipped will have a space and holes in the chassis for a speaker, and may even come with a speaker pre-installed. Others may not have a specific space for a speaker, but you can still install it with some modification to the body and/or chassis. We recommend to contact the decoder manufacturer to get their specific advice on installations.

Also, is DCC an industry standard?
Yes, DCC was developed by the National Model Railroad Association and has been adopted as an industry standard. There are many different DCC decoders and systems available, but as long as they are NMRA compliant, they all interface with each other. For example, you can control Bachmann DCC locomotives with any DCC control system, and you can control non-Bachmann locomotives using the Bachmann E-Z Command system. You can learn more about DCC and how it works on the DCC Wiki.

Would I need a DCC controller, and do any starter sets come with that?
All of our DCC Sound Value sets, as well as the 00501 Digital Commander (which does not have sound) include the E-Z Command or E-Z Command Plus DCC controller. DCC locomotives can be controlled with a standard DC controller, but you will not have access or control of all the DCC functions (for example, in a sound equipped locomotive, the whistle/horn and bell will play automatically based on speed control.)

Let us know if you have any more questions, and have fun!

Hi Mark,

Removing the shell from the SC-44 is a pretty simple process. On the left/right side, using your fingernail or a small object like a toothpick, gently pry the shell away from the chassis, behind the front truck/in front of the rear truck (directly next to the fuel tank.) Then, slip a small piece of cardstock into the gap you've created above the fuel tank, between the shell and the chassis.

Repeat this on the other side of the locomotive, then gently hold the locomotive in place by the truck. You should now be able to easily lift the shell off the chassis from one end. (I recommend holding the front truck and lifting the shell up at the front end. This way you are less likely to damage the hanging hose/cable details above the plow when the shell is lifted up.)

Hi Fred,

The Williams True Sounds system was designed many years ago for Williams Reproductions by QSI. Because it was made so long ago by a third party and predates Bachmann's ownership of Williams, it is no longer available for sale or installation. You may be able to still find older upgrade kits on eBay or other sellers.

This thread on the O Gauge Railroading forum has a little more information on True Sounds.