Need new smoke unit

[lizzardlife]

So I have an older 2-8-0 and need a new smoke unit.  I called bachmann and they don't have one but will trade my engine for a new one for $40.  The new one won't have smoke, too bad.  I like my old train with smoke and I have already converted it to DCC and put in front and rear 3mm led lights.  I just want a smoke unit.  Does it have to be this hard??  I'm getting nowhere with bachmann.  Any ideas??

[rich1998]

http://yardbirdtrains.com/YBDetailParts.htm

[SteamGene]

DCC and smoke get along together like penguins and sea lions.
Gene

[Jim Banner]

Is your older 2-8-0 the Bachmann Plus version?  If so, drop me an email.

Jim

[rich1998]

if you like working with electronics, here are some ideas. the stuff is probably at radio shack. these are simple transistor switches and can draw the voltage from a decoder light connection. draws very little from the light circuit. you would have to figure out where to get 12 volts dc from the decoder. make sure you have a meter to measure with.
http://www.rason.org/Projects/transwit/transwit.htm
lex

[Robertj668]

lizzardlife

You could also look on eBay for an engine that is similar but may need work but has a good smoke unit, then you could witch it out.  I have bought some engines on eBay with smoke for under $20.

Good Luck

Robert