2-8-0 Headlight

[stevek]

Hello,
I have recently upgraded my older HO Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 to DCC with the Bachmann 44915 Decoder. All works well except the headlight is very dim. Can I reprogram the decoder to send more voltage to the headlight? Or should I replace the headlight bulb with an LED when using this decoder?
Thanks,
Steve K.

[James Hail]

Try these Bachmann files for CV settings for headlight dimming ect.

http://jmri.sourceforge.net/xml/XSLT/pages/Bachmann_EZDCC.xml.html

http://jmri.sourceforge.net/xml/XSLT/pages/Bachmann_EZDCC_4fn.xml.html

Two different decoders ...one on the bottom is 4 function ...Both Bachmann....Hope this helps....there is a dimming function you can adjust via CV's...

Jim

[Yampa Bob]

If you're using EZ Command, the manual says Function 10 will give you lighting control.  I'm just starting in DCC, so that's about all I know.

The manual also has information about using a low voltage test track to program user-installed decoders.  I'm fairly new in the hobby, so I only have DCC equipped.

Good luck.

Yampa Bob