I have item #91114,  2-4-2  w/coal Baldwin and tender w/smoke (Pennsylvania).
The loco is like new but the axle gear is cracked.  This item is now discontinued 
and Bachmann parts cannot supply a new gear or axle with gear.
Is there anywhere that supplies replacement gears for this?

thanks,
David

I am looking to convert a 3-truck shay (dcc with on board sound)
item # 82698 to battery power revolution.  Has anyone done this
and are there instructions available?

thanks,
David

I have an older version 2 truck shay and a climax to convert to dcc with phoenix pb-11 sound.

Will a 3-4 amp decoder be strong enough?

What size would you suggest?

thanks,
David

I have a 3 truck shay with motor problem.
The 3rd tuck is slow in starting compared to the front and middle trucks.
I put in a new motor and now it starts before the other two.
Do You need to change all three motor together?


David

Has anyone put a revolution decoder into a 2-8-0 consolidation part #81299
Box reads dcc ready.  Is the room in the boiler for the decoder?

Thanks,
David

I have a street car here that needs a new motor.
Has anyone ever managed to get one?
I don't see one listed I the parts section.

David

I have a mogul here and the motor turns but not the wheels.
I have not opened it up yet.
Any idea what to expect?  Does it have a gear problem like the  2-8-0?
Are we able to get repair parts?

David

I have a 2-8-0 engine here "DEADWOOD CENTRAL #5".
Really nice engine.  Seems to run nice.
I will be putting a PB-11 sound card in the tender.
All I have is the engine and tender.
Is there any paper work around? Wiring diagram?
David

Has anyone got information on installing a dcc decoder into this engine?
Wiring diagram G824X-IS008 shows the track /  motor connections ok.
I can move them to the decoder.
Then it shows the wires in a 6 pin connector.
My guess is that I cut the front and rear light wires and connect them to the decoder.

Then what?  B+ and smoke unit and cab light.
Can the smoke unit be left as is and run by manual switch?

I guess I can always trace the cab light wires and reroute them to the decoder.

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Thanks,
David

I have a mogul #81494 (dcc ready) that a friend has asked me to put a decoder in.
He does not have the paper work.  Does anyone know where I can get the wiring diagram?
The set on the Bachmann site is out of date and does not show dcc ready.
Also has anyone put a decoder into this mogul.  My guess it would have to be a small one.
Not much room available.  The type and/ or amperage would be helpfully.

David

Doe's anyone know where I can get a copy of the wiring and parts list for a Heisler?
I  have one here that I need to put a decoder and sound into.
Plus it sounds like it may have a stripped gear.

David

Does anyone know if there is a noise suppression capacitor on these engines?
I am having a problem with the Phoenix sound on dcc and Phoenix thinks it could be a
Noise suppression capacitor causing the problem. I would hate to take the engine apart for nothing.

The sound works great stopped but I lose sound function control once I start to move the engine.

David

Has anyone put a decoder in a rail truck?
I have tried digitrax, massoth and massoth m decoders with out
Any real success.  In all cases the motor goes from stop to full speed in 1 step, reacts real slow
And will not run reverse.  I tried to lower (cv 5) max speed but no change.
I have never had this problem with other engines.

Suggestions?

David

 

I have installed a zimo decoder into the shay following the wiring diagram supplied
And all is well.  Does anyone see a problem with me leaving the smoke unit wired as is (dc diagram)
And using the manual switch to operate it.  That way the smoke unit cannot be turned
On by accident and run dry.  I would like to leave the function keys free for sound.


David

Does anyone have information ie: wiring diagram for a Heisler?
I have one here and I need to put in a decoder and Phoenix sound.
The box says dcc ready. 
I am thinking a 3 amp zimo should work.
Not worried about the Phoenix card. That should be a snap.

Thanks,
David

I have tried to add a phoenix sound card as per the instructions
on their site.  Analog operation. I don't seem to have any luck getting the chuff's to work.
I connected the two blue wires in the bunker. no responce.
The card is working but no cuffing.

Any suggestions?

thanks,
David