CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON THIS LOCO. I HAVE HAD IT SINCE BEFORE 2005
Hope you don't take this as a kop out... What sort of info are you looking for?
The design of the Spectrum 2-8-0 hasn't changed since it was released.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/H114X-IS001.PDF
The early ones were DCC ready with a dummy plug in the receptacle where a decoder is installed. They came in a black box with foam packing. They were also released in a set with three passenger cars.
The standard 2-8-0 of today is the same loco as the first ones.
Are you in need of maintenance or repair?
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,13232.0.html
The parts sold in the parts section will fit your older Connie.
If yours is a value question, a new Connie MSRP is $160, but can be had for half that if you shop around.
Some early models had a bearing issue: the brass bearings on the worm axle sometimes didn't seat right in the motor frame, leading to early failure. Not a common problem, though.
What do you need to know?
Regards,
Jonathan
I own 50 of the old ones, without the DCC. They are the best locomotives I ever owned. Be careful when yuou seperate the loco from the tender; the wires pull out of the plugs easily.
Quote from: WBRANDY300 on January 10, 2012, 12:17:09 PM
CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON THIS LOCO. I HAVE HAD IT SINCE BEFORE 2005
Why are you shouting?
That's a vague question. What info do you want?
Quote from: WBRANDY300 on January 10, 2012, 12:17:09 PM
CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION ON THIS LOCO. I HAVE HAD IT SINCE BEFORE 2005
Noting that you have included the Bachmann model number, you have the first edition DCC ready engine. Model 11418 is a RI locomotive
It is my understanding that as this engine has a bulb you will need to change out the bulb for a LED should you upgrade by adding a third party DCC decoder. I am not sure if that is the same should you use a Bachmann DCC decoder.