I just purchased a Bachmann HO CSX #8833 Dark Future EMD SD40-2 Diesel from Amazon which is described with DCC Control for direction, speed and lighting. However I cannot get it to respond to the programing with the Bachmann DCC Ez Controller.

It does not move when initially on position 3 but the small noise it makes stops when I hold button 3, hold the stop button and then release. I then try to address it with button 4, the small sound returns but it will not move in either direction.

Any ideas on what I should do now?
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I've noticed the wheels on my steam engine turning faster and even slipping when going up a small incline. I took a towel and wiped the tracks to find grease makes on the towel and lots of it. What is the sources of this oil/grease? Can the engine be leaking oil? What's the best way to really clean the wheels & tracks?

I appreciate the help,
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I have two track loops each about 7' x 7'. I run analog train on the inner and a DCC on the outer loop. If I put in 2 crossover so I can run the trains on either track, will I be able to use the Bachmann DCC controller to power both rail loops and trains. All the engines are Bachmann as well as the tracks. Will probably add another Bachmann DCC engine at some points.

Thanks for the help,
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I'm thinking about adding a dcc engine to my ho layout and considering the diesel GSD70ACe DCC SoundTraxx Virginian 6605. Questions:
1. where can I find the specifications on this engine?
2. do you have any opinions on how good this product is?
3. where can I find a video that explains how to setup a Bachmann DCC controller and engine including the sound operation?

Your help is much appreciated,
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Where can I get tape to use of street yellow/white lane markings? Having trouble finding them on the internet.

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Is it acceptable to use unsheathed wiring for a 12v DC bus for all my many lights? That away I could just tack the light wires to the buss wires with minimal work. The bus would be under a piece of 1/4" plywood and not exposed.

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I'm not having too much luck with Bachmann products. Two weeks ago the engine on the Durango & Silverton that I bought for Christmas for my grandsons just stopped running. Its at Bachmann for repair. Today one of the  transformer bit the dust while my grandson and I were playing with trains (I bought two new ones for Christmas and two used ones - all four Bachmann).

So where do I get another transformer (16vac - 1000ma)? Can I get one locally. This sure is getting old.

Thanks for your help,
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after reading some of the topic here, I'm not sure what voltage should be used on the Bachman turnouts. Can anyone help?

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I just got the Lighted Freight Station and hooked the wires to the transformer to see if it worked. The light came on for a few seconds and then went out. When removing the light from the bottom of the station on of the plastic clips broke (can it get worse I ask).

Where can I get replacement parts including the light bulb. I assume I did not cause the problem by hooking it to the transformer.

Your help is appreciated,
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I have the Bachamann HO trains and power supply units. What voltage is it? Need to know so I get the right street lights and other building lights.

Thanks,
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