this video might help too when it comes to oiling it up
http://www.youtube.com/bachmanntrains#p/c/432C620079734609/16/OtW8Gx_WxL4

4-6-4 Class J?  
One thing that might work would be Light Gear Oil for the motor to lube and help break things loose. Just a drop!
Sometimes another loco pushing or pulling helps,,at least it did when i got a couple of older locos restored to running condition.
Clean the wheels,axles, and any copper pick ups, and A drop of conductive oil here would help too

Here is the link for the 4-8-4 Class J parts,,not sure if the motor is the same but here it is anyway. The motor is on page 2
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=66_68_89&sort=20a&page=1

Another possibility would be to contact Bachmann service,,that information can be found elsewhere on this site.

If all else fails,,,you can always mount it for a wall decoration or use it as a static display on the layout much like
some cities do with old steam locos.

IF that packet contains a powder, that is meant for weathering your loco, too make the coal load look better.
Smoke fluid would come in a small plastic vial.

I do not believe the Bachmann 2-10-0 comes with a smoke unit.

However,,with a paintbrush or q-tip you can use that powder to simulate soot in the smokestack.

Ever have mysterious derailments going thru switches?
Just so you know that you are not the only ones,,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Nq632eV6I

No.
But an interesting choice if you REALLY want to go old timer.
It looks like the motor is the same motor used in slot cars,,or close to it.
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=66_68_167

Just a possible Idea for you,,,one of these,,an interesting alternative to single cross overs,,you may have to adjust
the two tracks to fit

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Shinohara-HO-112-Code-100-Nickle-Silver-6-DC-p/669-112.htm
or
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Shinohara-HO-111-Code-100-Nickle-Silver-4-DC-p/669-111.htm

Roadbed,,this can but trimmed to fit so the roadbed is a single piece

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/product-p/woo-st1477.htm
or
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/product-p/mid-3030.htm

Ultimately your call of course

5 inches apart?  I would think that #6 or even #8 would do quite well.
I would use the same roadbed above trimmed down to a single piece for the switches.
Hang in there,,you will be receiving other good ideas from other forum members in time.

Quote from: rogertra on December 03, 2010, 02:20:30 PM

Quote from: jbsmith on December 02, 2010, 08:08:40 PM
Just to throw an Alternate idea out there

Bachmann does make 0-6-0 with DCC already installed.
All one would need to do then would be to order the pilot and trailing trucks from Parts & Service.
OR---remove them from the older ones,,,
Then it is just a few minutes work with a screwdriver and Voila,,,a DCC  2-6-2!

No.  What you have is an 0-6-0 switcher with a leading and trailing truck.   That does not make it 2-6-2, it is still just an 0-6-0 switcher but with useless leading and trailing trucks.

Not that I think it's worth the effort, there being relitively few 2-6-2s built in North America, but what we need os a manufacturer to make a genuine "main line" Vs logging 2-6-2 and not just cobble up one from a USRA 0-6-0 switcher that looks like.........  an 0-6-0 switcher with trucks.

YES I do know what I am talking about.  See these?
 
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3356
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3354
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3357
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3355

Add pilot trucks and trailing trucks and you have a Bachmann 2-6-2.

Maybe even add these to really make them look good
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_68_212&products_id=1574

The Original post is about adding DCC to a Bachmann 2-6-2, I offered an Alternate Method to achieving this without
making lots of sensitive and expensive electrical work involved. Nothing more and nothing less.

Just to throw an Alternate idea out there

Bachmann does make 0-6-0 with DCC already installed.
All one would need to do then would be to order the pilot and trailing trucks from Parts & Service.
OR---remove them from the older ones,,,
Then it is just a few minutes work with a screwdriver and Voila,,,a DCC  2-6-2!

Quote from: Jim Banner on November 27, 2010, 10:15:56 PM
The term "turnout" is also used by the track manufacturers in the full size world and the railroads who are their customers.  The term "switch" applies only to the moving parts ("points") within a turnout, together with the gear for moving those parts.  Ask a railroader working on a track crew about those giant size Atlas snap switches you see filling full size gondolas and he will call them "turnouts."  Ask a trainman how he gets the train from one track to another and he will tell you "by throwing some switches."  And both of them are correct.  But they are NOT talking about exactly the same thing.

Think of it this way.  You own an automobile.  The motor is only part of it.  A century ago, you would probably have referred to your car, the whole car, as your "motor."  Eventually, people started to use the term "motor car" for the whole thing as a way to avoid confusion.  Similarly, you will sometimes hear the term "turnout switch" used for the whole track appliance.

As part of a savvy model railroad club, you might talk about putting in a passing siding by adding one turnout here and another turnout over there.  But after the siding is in place and you are now using it, you will probably ask for someone to throw those switches.

Having said all that to explain the difference between switch and turnout, a DCC turnout is simply a turnout in which the switch can be operated via your DCC throttle.  I suppose they call a turnout a "switch" in Your First Railroad Track Pack because the term "switch" is more familiar to beginners.  But by the time people are more advanced and thinking in terms of operating their switches by DCC, they call it a "turnout."

Where's the ice pack.  I think I'm giving myself a headache!

Jim

 

I got some Advil if you need some Jim!

Genrally i just call them switches. I mean afterall, i have NEVER seen or heard of a loco called a "turnouter" , never seen a "turnout tower" and so on.

Depends if it is a DCC loco version of the 0-6-0 or not.

If it is not,,it can be done but not advisable. DCC uses a higher voltage than DC, which can burn a DC motor out.

If it IS one of the **New**  0-6-0s',, then yes it should be compatible.

There ARE DCC 0-6-0s' available, here they are


http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3356
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3354
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3357
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=3355

and then there are the  0-6-0 saddle tank switchers.

Quote from: atari on November 23, 2010, 07:47:14 AM
Pardon the newbie question but the HO FAQ section doesn't seem to be populated and I didn't see this from a search.

We have just purchased the Bachmann Digital Commander starter set for my 7 year old. It looks like a good start but is very short on rolling stock so we would like to get more. As we shop, can we easily connect other cars from other manufacturers or must we stick with Bachmann.

I've read that Kadee couplers are the way to go but let's just assume we are holding off on that for now unless you folks strongly recommend it.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. Any Christmas buying advice would we welcome.

Thanks.

So long as the cars have knuckle couplers yes.
Kadee couplers are great, they are metal and more durable than plastic.
They are a good choice for replacing broken plastic couplers, a good idea to have some on hand.

X-mas advice?  Bachman track packs!  To expand from just a basic ovall. Here are two

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/product-p/bac-44596.htm

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Bachmann-HO-44594-Nickel-Silver-E-Z-Track-Lay-p/bac-44594.htm

Quote from: full maxx on November 23, 2010, 06:57:52 AM
how does it run on 22 in radius curves

It shoud be able to handle 22 just fine, it is the minimun recommended radius.
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Bachmann-HO-83311-Spectrum-USRA-2-10-2-SBD-2-p/bac-83311.htm

Other items you might already have,,,Nuts from nut and bolt,,,metal washers,,,Dimes,,,BBs,,,lead shot,,,track nails,,
That coal/oil tender is not very  large,,so what ever will Fit and has weight to it for its size.
I take it you mean the Middle part,,just behind the cab,,and forward of the water tank part where the DCC stuff is?

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/81907.pdf

http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=66_68_92&sort=20a&page=1

I can not answer for Bachmann,,only Bachmann Admins can rightfully do that.

But in the meantime,,,,
Why not make your own?
If they are to be installed internally,,here are a couple of ideas for your consideration.

Sinkers,,just look in the fishing section of a sporting goods dept.

Pennies are the least expensive weights of all.

Maybe a spot of glue to hold things in place, or tape.

KATO!    Kato has some out,,Maxi IV Well  cars

http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/HO-Scale-Intermodal-Rolling-Stock-s/1851.htm?searching=Y&sort=1&cat=1851&show=16&page=1&brand=Kato

Athearn has all purpose spine ,, just scroll down you will find them.

http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/CTGY/HO-Intermodal

qoute about the athearns
"Intermodal transportation requires specialized rail equipment which is, on occasion, too specialized. To allow more flexibility in loading containers and trailers at terminals all-purpose spine cars were developed. These cars can be configured to allow loading of trailers of varying lengths, from 28' pups to 53' high capacity units. With the trailer hitches collapsed containers can also be loaded. 40', 45' 48' and 53' containers call all be accommodated on these cars as well as 20' models provided they are mounted to a chassis."