Truly DCC ready?

[fieromike]

I'm seriously thinking about buying a recent 2-8-0 to run on a tourist operation.  The advertising says it is "DCC ready", but how ready is it?  Is it like the new J that has a PCB to solder the decoder wires to, or does it require disassembling the loco and rewiring the whole thing like the older Consols?
Bach-man?

Mike   

[the Bach-man]

Dear Mike,
Check this out:
http://www.tcsdcc.com/decoderpics/Bachman%20N%20scale%202-8-0/bachman_n_scale_2_8_0.htm
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[fieromike]

Not really the answer I was hoping for, but now I have an answer.


Thanks, Mike

[fieromike]

Dear Mike,
Check this out:
http://www.tcsdcc.com/decoderpics/Bachman%20N%20scale%202-8-0/bachman_n_scale_2_8_0.htm
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Really interesting... just match the colors on the wires.  The same procedure as this site:
http://mvns.railfan.net/dcc//bach280_dec_inst.pdf

I, however feel the need to thank whomever at Bachmann that decided  to switch the motor wire colors to those that are on my engine:


It is such a thrill for this old man to see his new steamer head off in the wrong direction!

Mike