I'm seriously thinking about buying a recent 2-8-0 to run on a tourist operation. The advertising says it is "DCC ready", but how ready is it? Is it like the new J that has a PCB to solder the decoder wires to, or does it require disassembling the loco and rewiring the whole thing like the older Consols?
Bach-man?
Mike
Dear Mike,
Check this out:
http://www.tcsdcc.com/decoderpics/Bachman%20N%20scale%202-8-0/bachman_n_scale_2_8_0.htm
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Not really the answer I was hoping for, but now I have an answer.
Thanks, Mike
Quote from: the Bach-man on May 05, 2007, 11:24:04 PM
Dear Mike,
Check this out:
http://www.tcsdcc.com/decoderpics/Bachman%20N%20scale%202-8-0/bachman_n_scale_2_8_0.htm
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Really interesting... just match the colors on the wires. The same procedure as this site:
http://mvns.railfan.net/dcc//bach280_dec_inst.pdf
I, however feel the need to thank whomever at Bachmann that decided to switch the motor wire colors to those that are on my engine:
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/fieromike/100_0607a.jpg)
It is such a thrill for this old man to see his new steamer head off in the wrong direction!
Mike