I'm looking at a Bachmann SP Daylight GS4. How can I tell if it's the original standard version, the PLUS version, the Spectrum version or the DCC version? The listing just says it's a Bachmann GS4 Daylight and there is no box.
Do you see two connectors with six wires between the loco and tender. If you do, it is a DCC version.
Rich
There is no spectrum version. If it doesn't have any wires going to the tender then I would pass on it.
This is a DCC SP GS4 parts list from the Bachmann Parts page. As was said, no wires, pass.
If wires, Look at the bottom of the tender. Slim chance there is a speaker grill according to the diagram page.
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=66_68_154
Rich
Thanks all. No wires so it's either an original standard line or a Bachman Plus. Since I'm looking at a picture can it be determined if its a standard or a plus?
Quote from: lirrman on July 22, 2015, 05:53:03 PM
Thanks all. No wires so it's either an original standard line or a Bachman Plus. Since I'm looking at a picture can it be determined if its a standard or a plus?
I looked at some diagrams of the 1990 models and some have traction tires. A GS4 model. Probably a standard model. Also has a pancake motor with plastic housing which you might see from underneath.
Does yours have a traction tire?
Rich
Are you looking at this GS4, say, on Ebay?
Yes-but the seller identified it as a cab forward so I'm a bit suspicious. I'm going to pass on this but I was hoping to figure out a way of identifying. Thanks for your help.
Quote from: lirrman on July 23, 2015, 10:40:14 AM
Yes-but the seller identified it as a cab forward so I'm a bit suspicious. I'm going to pass on this but I was hoping to figure out a way of identifying. Thanks for your help.
A cab forward? Yeah, unless it was some spectacular bargain that would be worth the risk, good call on the pass.
Quote from: lirrman on July 23, 2015, 10:40:14 AM
Yes-but the seller identified it as a cab forward so I'm a bit suspicious. I'm going to pass on this but I was hoping to figure out a way of identifying. Thanks for your help.
A GS4 cab forward??? lol
Good pass.
Rich
Dear Lawn Guyland,
Do yourself a favor: buy the newest version you can find, from a legitimate Bachmann dealer.
You'll be glad you did!
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Had to read it twice before I got it. Nice touch. Lynbrook L.I. to Cincy OH. FYI. I have a GS4, DCC & Sound. Backing trouble due to wires between loco and tender so I now use the PLUS version. Thanks.