hello all I have a question about bachmann wiring diagrams. I see that wiring is referred to as j wire with a number. does bachmann have a color code for wire. if so it would be a big help Thanks again
Hi again,
Unfortunately Bachmann wiring diagrams are not consistent. The Annie and Connie wiring diagrams are not color coded which means that you must manually trace the wires which can be a pain. On other locos the wires are color coded such as the shays and some others. For some there is no wiring diagram at all.
As for the J wire notation, I have no idea what it might might stand for. It may just be a reference for the folks at the factory.
Bill
your probably right thanks for the answer
"J" is traditionally used by electrical engineers on a "header", normally a line of pins (but often solder holes, screw terminals), When it was a row of pins, you could put a Jumper "J" between the pins to set certain operations.
Just a tradition from electrical engineers as long as I can remember (back to the 60's)
Greg