Question on Bachmann 0-4-0 Side Tank Porter

[Plow_Bender]

Hey guys,
Recently I had a guy offer me a great deal on the Bachmann 0-4-0 Side Tank Porter locomotive.  The model I'm referring to is this one right here.

http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=255_433_708&products_id=5317

While its a model I'd like to have, all my large scale models run on DC power and the Porter details say that it is DCC ready.  I know that Bachmann also has products that are DCC on board and these products will run on DC power as well as DCC.  Basically what I want to know is does DCC ready mean the model has the DCC on board or is the locomotive strictly DCC only?  Any help would really be appreciated.

-Rusty

[Chuck N]

I think that means it runs as is with DC, but it has a socket that will accept most DCC boards.  No wiring necessary.  At least that is what I think I means.

Chuck

[Flare]

I think that means it runs as is with DC, but it has a socket that will accept most DCC boards.  No wiring necessary.  At least that is what I think I means.

Chuck

That's my understanding of the term "DCC Ready" as well.

[Bucksco]

"DCC Ready" means that the locomotive's electric motor is isolated and ready for decoder installation. On newer models it may feature an NMRA 8 Pin Socket that will accept aan NMRA decoder that is equipped with an 8 pin plug. Either way DCC ready locos run in DC mode until a decoder is installed. DCC on Board means the engine is equipped with a DCC decoder. As a side note most Bachmann DCC on Board locos are equipped with a dual mode decoder which means they will run in DC or DCC mode.

[Plow_Bender]

Well from what everyone is saying, it should work.  I think I'll go ahead and snatch it up.

-Rusty

[Chuck N]

Thank you "Yardmaster".  Please keep the distinction in your models.  I have no desire to go to DCC.  I have six Bachmann locomotives and I am happy with DC.  My collection includes many more LGB engines.  I stopped buying their products (and started buying Bachmann) when they went to MTS on all their locomotives.

I didn't want to pay the significant add on for MTS that I didn't want or need.

PLEASE KEEP THE OPTION.

Chuck

I won't pay for technology add ons. Switches to go from track to battery/?. Would always be welcome.