I have installed a sound traxx in my GP 40 engine. It will not program on the program track ( due to the low voltage)and was told by Sound traxx that i should get a track booster for my program track so i could set the new CV's. ( My engine will start up and i can hear the air brakes. But I cannot make it do anything else).

Thanks for the slide show. That is really cool!

Does Bachmann offer a Program Track booster?  If not can someone recommend one?

Thank you. I have 4 engines ( all Bachmann) and do not want to screw them up.

ok all of you seasoned train people out there. Please explain to me how to understand CV values. ( for example CV8 =8)  that is like saying the Molecular structure of a split atom is to the power of 10... SOOOooo Confused. I have a MRC advanced controller and have been told that I can do great things with it. Maybe I need to fine someone in my area to show this simple guy how to figure this out.

I will look again at the rear of the train but do not think there is any room there. I will post some photos to show you.

I have installed the new board and am looking for a spot to put the speaker. Not having any luck.

would like to see the photos when you get them.

Thanks Guys. Being new at this it's good to have some experienced help

I will check that out. Great help Thanks !!!

If I add sound to my G30 (ho scale). Do I add the new board along with the other board or does the new sound board replace the other board? 

Great Question J. My gut feeling is No. (But I will look).

I am a little new to the DCC world and wonder if someone can tell me why my train speeds up when going down hill? I have tried to set the CV code but then the train will lurch going down hill. I have a 2% slope and have been pulling 5 coal cars.  Does anyone have any thoughts?

I am not sure what kind of cable you are refering to but I work with a company that can make just about any cable you can think of. If it is like a arcnet cable ( telephone looking cable) I may have one laying around and will just give to you. 

Thank you for your replies. Maybe I need to dig a little deeper.