I am looking for a neat steamer to run on the club tracks and found this one.  I have no clue what to look for when it comes to them.  I do know it has sound and all the noises my boy will like.  here is a link:

http://www.micromark.com/BACHMANN-SPECTRUM-HO-STANDARD-GAUGE-2-10-0-RUSSIAN-DECAPOD-DCC-AND-SOUND-EQUIPPED-PAINTEDandUNLETTE,9030.html

What do you all think?

Ok,
So I got a cheezy layout built, the boy likes it though and now I would like to pick a steam engine.  I have no clue on how to do this, nor do I no anything about them. 

I just know I saw one at the club this weekend and liked it cause it made sounds and was neat looking.  All I know it was a Spectra (?) type engine.  Also, I am liking the looks of military transport cars and such.  Where do I start searching for that type of stuff?  I found one at the local shop but would like a few more.

I just purchase my first DCC engine which is an Alaska RR Bicentennial F7 made by Intermountain Railway company.  It is cool looking and makes sound which the boy likes.  All I have to do is get it running.
Thanks

Hi,

I have the McKinnley Explorer set and would like to change out the trucks so they are metal wheels.  I have already tried taking the plastic ones of and putting in metal ones but that didn't work so well. 

Does anyone know where I can get these trucks and what type do I need to get? Also, is there a diagram on how to take the cars apart without destroying them?

Thanks

I have read a little about couplers, now I have a quesiton.  I only have the cheap starter sets so the couplers are the cheezy plastic ones that don't hold very well.  What would be a good recommendation to replace them?  It is a little frustrating to have the train keep coming apart each time it is stopped.

Thanks

I have done a little reading on the two different tracks.  I have a mix of both as the two sets I bought came with the black track and the shop sells the grey track.  I have ordered the grey track for the rest of my project.  My question is: does it matter if the two are mixed and is there any reason not to?  I have it mixed now and have not had any problems.
Thanks again

Lance

Hello,

So I am new here and to the world of Model Railroading.  I have recently purchased two Bachmann HO sets for my son.  I built a 4x8 table yesterday and am now looking for ideas on a neat set up that will fit that table using Bachmann EZ track.  Any and all help is appreciated.

Thanks much
Lance