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Title: Bachmann GP38-2 sound decoder install
Post by: dankoesterman on March 14, 2013, 05:46:23 PM
HI just bought a Bachmann GP38-2 DC, I want to convert it to DCC withsoundany suggestions on the best way to install it and best place for the speaker, also decoder and speaker brand suggestions.     


Thank You
Title: Re: Bachmann GP38-2 sound decoder install
Post by: richg on March 14, 2013, 07:02:43 PM
Look below.

http://www.soundtraxx.com/choose/step3.php?t=ho&s=Bachmann

Loco diagram below.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/H611X_IS001.pdf

Replace the PC board with the decoder PC board.

If the loco has LED's, use a 1k resistor for each LED.

You might have to mill the frame a little.

Search the General and HO Bachmann forums for gp38-2 sound. This has been asked before.
I am assuming you have soldering and decoder install experience. This will not be plug and play.

Rich
Title: Re: Bachmann GP38-2 sound decoder install
Post by: dankoesterman on March 14, 2013, 07:28:19 PM
Thanks                and yes i have installed dcc before.
Title: Re: Bachmann GP38-2 sound decoder install
Post by: richg on March 14, 2013, 07:58:09 PM
Quote from: dankoesterman on March 14, 2013, 07:28:19 PM
Thanks                and yes i have installed dcc before.

Ok, here are a bunch of links in the below link. You might save this link to Favorites or look though the list and save the ones you like. Your choice.
You can download and save the videos if you have never done that before.
I download tons of stuff from You Tube,  especially the music videos and convert the music to MP3 format.

http://tinyurl.com/bjvcnu9

Rich