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full maxx · January 18, 2010, 06:08:09 AM

this set comes non dcc can it be converted to dcc and if so what is a rough guess at the cost

jonathan · January 18, 2010, 06:17:55 AM

I have seen that set at train shows for as little as $200.

Well worth it by the way. I have this set. The loco runs well. The passenger cars are fairly free rolling. However, my radius is 24", and it still has quite a bit of overhang on the turnarounds. The lights are a bit dim, but if you convert to DCC, that should solve it. It does look really nice going around the layout.

I splurged and picked up a couple extra cars to make a complete consist.

Regards,

Jonathan

BaltoOhioRRfan · January 18, 2010, 07:02:43 PM

Yes it can be converted to DCC by simply plugging in a decoder. the price is hard to say depending on what manufacture of DCC you like and what not. Bachmann Decoders I believe are $20-$30.

When i worked at a hobby shop i converted one to DCC for the layout at the shop.....my co-worker wrecked it going around a curve to fast.

full maxx · January 18, 2010, 07:41:48 PM

are they faster than the 2-8-0 steamers because the 2-8-0 is faster than the Berkshire

full maxx · January 18, 2010, 07:51:20 PM

is this an older version or a new one http://cgi.ebay.com/Bachmann-HO-01202-Amtrak-Spectrum-Acela-Express-Set_W0QQitemZ360221047194QQcmdZViewItemQQptZModel_RR_Trains?hash=item53ded8f99a

Rickenbacker 325 · January 18, 2010, 10:54:52 PM

new one.
By the way, I saw the complete set on eBay for 100$

full maxx · January 19, 2010, 04:22:11 AM

Quote from: James The Brave on January 18, 2010, 10:54:52 PM
new one.
By the way, I saw the complete set on eBay for 100$

when n where

full maxx · January 19, 2010, 08:41:25 PM

Quote from: full maxx on January 18, 2010, 07:41:48 PM
are they faster than the 2-8-0 steamers because the 2-8-0 is faster than the Berkshire

BaltoOhioRRfan · January 20, 2010, 05:49:10 PM

When i ran it on the layout it went around a 8x12 layout in about 45 seconds. and that wasnt at top speed. nto smart to run a high speed train on 24 radius curves at top speed.....espically on a close clearance bridge.

Rickenbacker 325 · January 20, 2010, 05:56:12 PM

Quote from: full maxx on January 19, 2010, 04:22:11 AM
Quote from: James The Brave on January 18, 2010, 10:54:52 PM
new one.
By the way, I saw the complete set on eBay for 100$
when n where

Two weeks ago. Sorry but I could not resist the offer and I won it. Strange that no one bid before or after me

Quote from: full maxx on January 19, 2010, 08:41:25 PM
Quote from: full maxx on January 18, 2010, 07:41:48 PM
are they faster than the 2-8-0 steamers because the 2-8-0 is faster than the Berkshire

I do not have the 2-8-0, but I do have the Berkshire. It is faster than the Berkshire.
It's as fast as my F3 A-B-A Santa Fe engines that bachmann makes for DCC. By the way I do have DCC on the layout and all of my engines so it may may be different for you if you have DC

full maxx · January 20, 2010, 06:35:55 PM

I am still dc but depending on uncle sam I will be expanding and getting dcc since I have the whole house to my self except for the weekends that the conductor/son will be here

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