I remember a post from Loco Bill about building your own packs.  The commercially made packs are way overpriced. 

I lost my links as to where to purchase batteries to build my own packs.  I know Loco Bill builds his own.  Any help?

Mr. B

Will ties, for the new brass track, be available in bulk?  I am using aluminum code 332 rail.  From what I have seen, Bachmann ties look better than the AMS ties I am currently using.

Any Info

Thanks
Richard

Mr. Bach-mann

When will photos be posed of the Long Caboose?  Was it announced at the Toy Fair?

Hey Bach-man

When will photos of the new long caboose be posted?

Thanks
Richard

Has anyone solved the problem of the K-27 running in the 14/28 step mode on the airwire?  Mine runs fine in the 128 step mode but the motor hums(PWC).  The other modes it takes off down the track.  I have changed the CV-2 to zero.  One of the airwire manuals states the the default motor starting voltage is 7, the other manual is zero.  I did power the Bachmann, board, for the optical sensors, removed the motor leads and put them directly into the decoder.  I don't think it would be necessary to create a custom speed table at this point but the motor hum is annoying.

Has anyone attempted to control the front lights with the Airwire decoder?
I would like to be able to turn the lights on/off with the transmitter.  Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Richard

Can anyone direct me to the posts on installing the switching transistor?  Now that I am ready to install my equipment,  I can't seem to find the posts.  What solder tabs, on the bachman board, does the emitter and base connect?   

Bach-man,

When will Bachmann be issuing installation instructions for the various decoders? (Airwire, RCS, etc.)  I will be using battery power.  Sure would like to know how to make the various functions operate, i.e. lights, smoke
Thanks

Can anyone supply me with a diagram of the connections between the Airwire decoder and the K-27 board.  I know about the transistor for the chuff circuit.  Phoenix has a circuit diagram for the  P-5 to the decoder but I have not seen a diagram for the decoder to the K-27 board.   

Has anyone tried removing the cab roof?  Looks as if it snaps on an off but I would rather not try without hearing from someone.

Hi Bach-man

Can you tell me if and when plow brackets will be available for us that don't have the plow but have the holes in the smoke box sides.  Need to cover the holes.

Thanks
Richard

Any chance the K-27 will be "in home" before Christmas?

Every photo of K-27's show the headlight and tender light with a visor.  The photos of the model in the photo gallery do not show a visor
Will this be corrected?

Just ordered my K-27.  Will all versions come with the dog house, tender light and snow plow?   What is the release date for the frameless tank cars?