I recently lost programming for my 2-8-4; actually just the address and some other settings.  I'm using a Digitrax DCS 100 command station, DT402D Throttle and the Decoder Pro programming software.  My problem is that I can't get the loco to start at a very slow speed.  The throttle display indicates that the decoder is recognized as a 14 step decoder.  The Decoder Pro doesn't recognize the decoder and when I enter changes and write the changes it indicates an error programming the decoder.  So, two questions:
1) is it possible to reset the decoder to it's "as shipped" CV values?
2) can anyone suggest how to get it back to the 28/128 speed step mode?

Thanks.

Dear Mr. Bach Man:

Help us Mr. Bach Man, you're our only hope.  We n scalers are in great need of a quality USRA type 4-6-2.  DCC equipped would be nice, but the other maker of this model doesn't measure up to the detail and quality of Bachmann locos. 

As noted previously, I hope Bachmann will produce a couple of versions of a Pacific 4-6-2.  Particularly a streamlined P7-d for the B & O and others.  The Model Power are supposed to be good but the lack of free standing detail is a huge turnoff.  In light of the DCC and Sound version of the Pennsy K-4, we might even wish for the Pacifics to have sound and DCC.

I have several 2-6-6-2s that need decoders.  I have no problem installing the decoder to make the loco run; however, I need advice on connecting the light board to the decoder to make it function properly.  I think this was addressed on this discussion board, but for the life of me can't find it now.  TCS has taken down their installation instructions.  Thanks for any help.

Does anyone know of a way to get the headlight brighter on the 2-8-4?  I've messed with some CV values but nothing helps.  Kind of my only complaint about some of the steam these days is that the headlight is so weak.  Thanks for helping.

With the tremendous steam that Bachmann has turned out lately including the K-4, one question begs to be asked.
Will we/can we expect to see a 4-6-2 come from Bachmann soon?  Say in a variety of roadnames? B & O for one, in green and gold trim? or maybe even a Streamlined?  Just wondering (begging really).

Bach Man:
You folks have changed N scale steam and set a new benchmark.  That said, I'd like to see you issue a Pacific 4-6-2.  I know Model Power has one out, but I refuse to buy steam that has molded on details any more.  I'd also like to see a re-issue of the 2-10-2 with a Vanderbilt tender.  Of course both should be in the B&O roadname as well as any other.  They should also be DCC equiped.
Thanks for listening to us.

Please, please, please answer yes to the following question:

Will Bachmann be releasing a USRA version of the Pacific?  While I model the B & O, a pacific with free standing detail and the quality Bachmann mechanism would be a great offering.  I won't purchase steam with molded on details anymore - you've spoiled me.

PS: I thank you for the amazing EM1; my bank account doesn't, but I do!

while programming the decoder in the n scale EM-1 I lost the dimming of the front and tender lights.  Anyone know how to get them back?  Also is there a way to keep the front headlight on, but dimmed when in reverse?

Just got mine in the mail today.  I ecstatic as I began to open the locomotive packaging and look through the parts sheet.  This is arguably the best N scale locomotive period that has been produced to date!  Bachmann, you have hit a grandslam!  The loco runs so smoothly and the detailing is just as good as my brass 2-6-6-6.  I will stop because I'm still drooling.  If I were just starting out in hobby and was thinking of steam this would be the one to buy.  Bachmann you have topped all competitors with this amazing model.

I would like to say thanks too!  As promised in the earlier discussion thread I have already reserved 4 at my favorite supplier.  Don't think I can squeeze more unless I sell some off.  I would also like to say that your steamers are awesome and every bit as good as the brass locos that I own.

as previously stated I'd commit to buying 4.

If you make this count me in for at least three, maybe four.

I would like to see an EM -1 2-8-8-4, just like what has been announced for HO scale.  I would even commit to buying 4 of them.

  I have purchased a few N scale vandy tenders used with the Heavy Mountain I would like to use them with the ConCor 2-10-2.  I can figure out how to couple them but I need help with installing a decoder.  The tenders did not come with any information about the circuit board installed or how to install a decoder.  There is a series of 6 pins on the board that looks like a decoder might plug into that; there is also seven points along the side of the board numbered 8 -1 - 2- 4- 5- 6 - 7 that looks like a decoder could be soldered there.  Any information would be helpful.  Thanks.