I just purchased the g scale Grizzly Flats Emma Nevada 2-6-0 & TENDER 81489.  I understand that it has a decoder built in with a 21 pin connector.  I would like to add sound.  What do you recommend?  This unit will be in my office on a trestle.  I have a transformer from another Bachmann train.  I am hoping that I can use it.  So this is for display at this time.  I have a older 2=6=0 spectrum Denver unit that is not working.  I understand that I can send it in and have it serviced?  It has a Phoenix sound card but I don't think that will work in this new loco.  While I retired I do not have much experience with trains, so I am looking forward to your assistance.
Regards,
Manny

I have the 3 truck shay with factory sound.  I noticed that it smokes when it is sitting still.  I am running it on the dcc (AC Power).  When the train starts to move the smoke production slows down.  Is this normal?

I finally got my Spectrum 2 6 0 mogul running correctly.  It has a Phoenix 2k2 sound card located in the rear tender.  My question is that what is necessary to convert this unit to a DCC unit?  What Decoder would you recommend I purchase.  I would like to be able to run this system with my new wireless controller.  The sound system works very well on standard analog. 
Thanks,
Manny

I just purchased a 3 truck shay with sound and wanted to purchase a controller to operate as a DCC unit.  I would prefer a wireless solution.  At present I am just setting up a stationary trestle with the engine.  So it would be nice to have it go through its paces with a wireless unit.  Will the EZ command BAC36505 work with my train?  Will  I be able to perform programing with this unit?  Will I need to purchase anything else?
Thanks,
Manny

I just purchased a 3 truck shay #82697 with Bachmann Sound.  I want to set it up on a trestle and run it in place.  Will the bachmann rollers work for this train?  I guess I would need 6 of them for all the drive wheels?  On to DCC equipment.  I have another Bachmann 260 on a trestle that is all setup with a phoenix sound system.  I would like to be able to work both units with a wireless system.  Is the Bachmann E-Z Command Dynamis Wireless Infrared DCC System - 36505 a good controller?  What else would I need to purchase?  If I wire both trestles together as if they were one system I should be able to control them both correct?  Will this system be good enough for a future train layout with two or three g scale trains?  Can I control the smoker in the shay with this control?
Thanks,
Manny

I was having problems in that there was no smoke coming out of the unit.  So I opened the front and pulled out the smoker and the circuit board to see if I could see any problems.  As it turns out a wire had broken free from the front switch that controls the smoke on or off.  I resoldered that connection and then pushed everything back in.  Now the smoker works but the drive wheels will not move.  It has a phoenix sound system and that works but only partially as the wheels are not moving.  So what can I do to figure out why the traction motor is not running.  I was going to try and take the unit apart but without any instructions I am not sure what to take apart.  Has anyone dealt with this problem before?  I tried to see if any wires were pulled loose when I pulled out the circuit board but seeing nothing that looks bad.  I so wanted this to work for Christmas
Thanks,
Manny