Hi Bach-man,

Earlier I asked about sound modules(decoders) and was told the they were built into the  electronics boards of the respective locomotives and not available separately.  I guess I was using incorrect terminology.  I should have asked about Plug and Play Sound Modules.  My question - Will these modules be available for additional locomotives (other than the two now available)?  Do they have a standard eight pin plug or a different type of connector?  Just trying to get a feel for what they are like.  Thanks.

For the Bach-man:

I need to match the paint on a Bachmann Rail Bus.  The color is Pullman green, coach green, olive green or something like that lettered for Colorado Mining.  Can you recommend a source for the matching color?  Commercial, if possible.  Thanks.

Bill McMillan, MMR

Mr.  Bachmann,

I see that your new Spectrum ten-wheeler with sound lettered for Ma & Pa is numbered #28.  The older one, without sound, was numbered #27.  Is the new sound equipped model the same as the older one just with a different number or is the model actually different?  The two prototype locomotives were different with respect to the cylinders, plumbing and other details.  If it is different (really a model of #28), I would be seriously interested. 

Thanks,

Bill McMillan, MMR 

This is for the Bachmann, but someone else may also have the answer.  What paint brand and color will match the Spectrum On30 combine (green)?
I need to do a little kitbashing and want to avoid rerepainting the whole car if possible.

Thanks,

Bill

Hi Guys,

I just got a Soundtraxx Bachmann Consolidation from Tony's.  It is great.  Question:  I cannot tell if the installed Tsunami is a "full Tsunami" or a modified version like in my HO 2-8-0s.  Does anyone Know?

Thanks,

Bill

Hi Guys,

I have been an HO modeler for over fifty years, the last twenty-five modeling the Ma & Pa.  I have a 12' x 40' NCE powered layout in my finished attic.  Because of their dependibility, I have essentially standardized on Bachmann locos (2-8-0, 4-6-0 and 4-4-0), religating my prototypically correct brass locos to the display case.  I have always been interested in On30, but certainly didn't consider giving up the HO Ma & Pa.  Now the James River Division (NMRA) is exploring the establishment of a divison modular group incluing On30.  I am considering this in addition to the Ma & Pa as its predecessor roads were three foot narrow gauge till just prior to consolidation into the Ma & Pa in 1901.

Having said all of that, I need to select a Bachmann locomotive for my module (s).  I have seen the Forney and it looks and sounds great.  While the predcessor roads didn't have any Forneys, one did have a Mason-Bogie which is visually similar to the Forney but mechanically different.  So that is a possibility. 

However, as I really like Consolidations (the Ma & Pa has seven) that is likely my first choice.  I haven't read a full review of this model so I ask for your opinions on it.  Also, since I must have sound, has any one any knowledge of the Bachmann 2-8-0 with Soundtraxx factory installed sound as advertized by Tony's?  On the other hand is the modeler installation of a Tsunami in the tender an easily doable thing? I have installed decoders in some of the brass locos and a couple of the Bachmann HO Consolidations, but I am getting pretty old and become all thumbs at times.

While the Mogul is a very nice looking loco, I believe that technologically, it is not up with the Consolidation.  Does it have a DCC eight pin plug?

I have asked several questions which may sound like I am looking for confirmation that the Consolidation is the way to go.  I will appreciate any and all comments and recommendations  Thanks,

Bill.