used connie spectrum

[dwbum]

I purchased a used spectrum 2-8-0 Bachmam item number 11410. I put a decoder in it and it runs, but probably needs a lub and tuneup. Inside the box cover the number 080808 was stamped.
My question i when was the loco manufactured.
Thank you for any input.
I would like to install a DCC decoder with souynd - is this possible?
Don

[richg]

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,13232.0.html

http://www.garbo.org/MRR/2-8-0con.html

http://members.shaw.ca/the.trainman/LV_Workshop/pesky-pickups/

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,22055.0.html

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,25581.0.html

http://www.soundtraxx.com/documents/appnotes/bachmann280.pdf

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,16616.0.html

http://members.shaw.ca/sask.rail/dcc/2-8-0/index.html

A bunch of links I stored. Mostly for the Connie.
Be aware that there have been changes to the Connie  by Bachmann at times. Mostly in the tender PC board I believe. Others here will comment on that.

Below is a link for how the Connie looks like now. Your mileage will vary.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/H845x-IS001.PDF

Rich