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#16
I just got a Bachmann Spectrum 4-6-2 Pacific and I took it apart to repaint it in Blue Comet colors.  The repaint came out good but now I am having trouble getting the running gear back together.  The exploded parts view in the instructions is not in enough detail to see how it goes back together.  The wheels are on but the control arms on the wheels are giving me trouble.  There are slight differences on each side so I need some closeups of the running gear on both sides.  Can anyone help me?  TIA
-Art
#17
I called Bachmann today and told them the story.  The service rep told me that since they don't make that style anymore the motor is not available.  They told me to send them the train and $40 and they would send me the newer version which has DCC onboard. SWEET!  Thanks for the suggestions the advice may come in handy in the future.
-Art
#18
OK, I figured out my problem.  While soldering on the DCC controller leads I lost the brushes and springs.  I either need a replacement motor or replacement brushes and springs.  Are these available for this older style motor?  I don't see them listed on the parts page but that motor must be used on other models.  I don't see any listing for interchangeable parts for different models.
-Art
#19
I have an older Bachmann GS4 SP Daylight (non DCC) and while trying to install DCC/sound I must have fried something inside the motor with the solder iron.  I looked for a replacement motor but the replacement frame/motor looks completely different than my older split frame design.  Will the replacement still fit my older shell?  Will my wheel assembly fit the newer style frame? TIA
-Art
#20
HO / Bachmann Spectrum FP40PH adding DCC/Sound?
June 23, 2011, 02:28:28 PM
I have a Bachmann Spectrum F40PH NJ Transit (non dcc version) and I would like to add DCC and sound. I sent an email to an online retailer and they said there was no room to add a sound board. Has anyone done this? I don't need anything fancy I would be happy with a cheapo sound generator perhaps n scale. I am frustrated because nobody is producing any HO scale engines for NJ Transit with DCC and sound. Occasionally I find a listing on Ebay for an Atlas GP40 NJ Transit with DCC and sound but I have missed out several times. I would be happy if I could just add DCC and sound to my Bachmann spectrum engine. TIA
-Art