Is the Bachmann 94501 curve track 4' diameter or radius?

Quote from: NarrowMinded on March 04, 2010, 10:56:35 PM
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Interesting. Thought about making my own posts out of copper tubing. Might be able to use the led christmas lights as the light source.

Landscape lights are pretty expensive so wondereed what others are doing for outdoor light for their track.

Trying to wire a RCS Elite3 in the tender. There is a three black wire connecter and a 2 wire gray connecter. Is one for the motor and one for the lights?

I have a Bachmann 2-6-0 Kansas Central #102 Mogul that will be battery powered. I don't expect to have more than 6 oz of battery. I plan on pulling a jackson sharp full baggage car, jackson sharp coach, and caboose. I'll have a  RCS R/C system with P5t sound. The largest grade on my line is around 3%. What is the max amp draw I can expect if I'm also running loco lights?  Comments on MyLargeScale forum suggests around 1 amp.

the ringer arm did pull out of the bell and I have both. Just need to reattach.

Would the Jackson Sharp Full Baggage Car look right behind a 2-6-0 Mogul? Not sure of the scales. Also, what cabooses would match?

Just received my Kansas Central 2-6-0 Mogul in the mail today . The bell was not attached and I can't figure out how to attach it . It seems to have a pin hole for a cotter pin, but I can't find one in the box. Probably shouldn't glue.

My next purchase will be a RCS Elite 3 with a TX24. Can get that for around $270 which is more than the train itself . Have not determined a sound card yet. Pheonix is expensive so considering a Small Scale Railways card. Any suggestions?

To clear things up from my side I was measuring from the top of the rail. How much smaller is the Big Hauler? Thanks guys.

Thanks Jon! Looks like I should be able to squeeze it in. My horizontal clearance is around 7" so I imagine that won't be a problem.

Does anyone know the physical dimensions of the 1:20.3 Scale 2-6-0 Mogul? In particular the height of the highest point. Just checking to see if my tunnel can accomodate.  Hope the 8" is enough.

Debating whether to get a Big Hailer Annie, 2-6 Spectrum Mogul, or 4-4 Spectrum American. I like the looks of all three, but was going with the Big Hauler for the price. I found a 2-6 Spectrum Mogul (BAC 81491) and 4-4 Spectrum American (BAC 81396) for $239 at St. Aubins. Is this right? This seems strange since they list at $850-$900. Right or wrong how much better of a loco are the 2-6 or 4-4 than the Annie? Also, I plan on converting what ever I get to battery. I know the Annie will be relatively easy to convert, but how about the others? Thanks.

I thank everyone for their opinion. It seems either system will work for me.

Quote from: calenelson on September 30, 2008, 05:49:21 PM
When I began in LS Battery and RC, I chose the Evo from Tony Walshman (Bachmann 45 tonner)...I was pleased enough to move over to the RSC Elite (also from Tony with a different control, same principal) as I progressed...All of my locos are either converted using RCS or awaiting installation! 

EVO Link Below:
http://www.evo-rc.net/home.php

cale-a happy customer!

I have converted an Annie to battery, it was a pretty simple install!  I purchase my gear from Dave Goodson of NWRCS!
http://dnkgoods.home.mindspring.com/

If I went with the EVO it looks like I could use any Tx. However, would it be recommended that I go with the Tx-4 or is there a cheaper one that would work just as well.

Quote from: Loco Bill Canelos on September 30, 2008, 11:40:41 PM
The Train Engineer you mentioned will work perfectly in your Annie, and is super simple to do, everything will fit in the tender. No trail car will be needed.  I use 14.8 Volt Li-Ion batteries and get 5 1/2 continuous hours run time with 11 cars.  I use it and recommend it.  Totally trouble free for me!!

What mAh battery did you use to get the 5 1/2 hours if you don't mind me asking.

I'm looking for a really simply rc system for an Annie. Not really looking for much more than stop and go. The Crest CRE55492 system looks to be very simple. Will it work? I can get the transmitter/receiver combo for around $180. If not are there any comparable systems that will work? Thanks.

I'm not sure how to ask this since this is a Bachmann forum, but I was wondering how the 4-6 Annie Big Haulers compare to the new Aristocraft C-16 2-8-0. I like the looks of the C-16 a little better, but am more loyal to Bachmann. The C-16 is a little more expensive and I'm not sure if this is due to more durable mechanisms or if it has more options included. I wish Bachmann made a C-16.