I'm not thrilled with operating characteristics of this loco via Lenz decoder that came with this engine.  I intend to swap it out for a TCS decoder with BEMF. Anyone know if this swap would be a one for one swap out using the NMRA plug on the Bachmann board or do you have to snip capacitors as on other Spectrum units? If one does have to snip how many capacitors does one snip?

Thanks,
        Jon 

 I notice the rear coupler pocket appears to be part of the metal frame. When converting this to Kadee should I use an insulated Kadee or can I use the universal #5? 

Thanks,
          Jon

How does the body come off? I want to replace original decoder with NCE with more capability. I've fiddled with it and I can't figure it out. I don't want to force the issue and wind up damaging the body. It would be nice if Bachmann included instructions on how to remove bodies.

Thanks,
       Jon

Does the HO 2-6-6-2 have to have capacitor(s) cut away as was, for example, necessary on earlier Spectrum 2-8-0's when installing a decoder? I've had a few instances of the "runaway" phenomenon when using a decoder plugged into the 8-pin receptacle on the board in the tender. I've assumed it was a plug-n-play install. If capacitor(s) have to be cut away, there are two C1, C2. Both? One? None?

Thanks,
     jondrd