Any further info on the actual arrival time?
Fred

On the Ecconami equipped engines, set CV 113 to a value higher than 0 (default) This will enable sound only after engine is selected and starts moving. The higher the value (up to 255) the longer the sound stays on after the engine is de-selected. Of course the sound can be silenced with F8 and it will stay off, even if the power to the track is shut off and back on.
Fred

just received this info from Bachmann:
"The 4-6-4 had die cast-boiler."
Very good news as it makes this probably a good puller.
Fred

The not mentioned body material originated my original post, as Bachmann produced the 2-8-0 and the 4-8-2 upgraded with DCC and sound but they both have plastic bodies.
Fred

Does anybody know what material the engine body is made of, i.e. metal or plastic, as Bachmann used both in their past productions of steam engines.
Fred

yes, I too would like to know
Fred

has anybody tried mounting the shell from an older (non sound) Bachmann 4-8-2 Light Mountain onto the new sound Light Mountain chassis? I have a custom decorated shell from an older version which I want to mount on to the latest sound version.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Fred

thanks for all of the suggestions, but I was looking for the original cases in case of re-sale of the engine.
Fred

Hello Bach Man,
please advise why you are not selling these N scale plastic storage boxes as a separate item.  If an engine storage box gets cracked or is otherwise damaged, there is no way to replace it at the moment.  It would be nice to be able to replace it.
Fred

Mine runs on 9 3/4" without any problems
Fred

mine runs fine on 9 3/4" ,although it does look horrible !!!!!!
Fred

Thanks for the tip, so ordered.
Fred

Mounting the speaker underneath the coal bin with holes drilled through the coal load work very well. I've done all of my steam that way (with the exception of those having a speaker mounting provided from factory)
The heavy mountain has a metal coal load, so drilling is a little more complicated, but can be done. (don't forget to paint the holes black after drilling as the blank metal will show.

Fred

 
Why then is your on-line store showing it being sold out???
Fred

Thanks for info. It should fit my turntable
Fred