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#1
N / Re: 382 4-6-0 iilinois
Today at 01:11:24 AM
According to the 2024 printed Catalog, there is a 4-6-0 train set with DCC sound value, the Whistle-Stop Special, but it is Union Pacific. There is also the Broadway Limited train set (Pennsylvania RR) without DCC. There is the Trailblazer set as well, but it's for C&O.
As for engines by themselves, the 19th century 4-6-0 does have DCC sound value, but is only available in Central Pacific, Union Pacific, Baltimore & Ohio, and Pennsylvania RRs. Unfortunately, none of these options are available on the website.

I hope this helps.
#2
HO / Re: Sheldon's Layout
July 11, 2024, 10:41:04 PM
I assume you've already allowed the sticks to dry thoroughly? They look nice!
#3
N / Why not, Bach-Man?
July 10, 2024, 12:55:11 AM
I just picked up the 2024 Bachmann catalog.  Looking through the N-scale section, I've noticed that it's starting to look bigger than it has, bravo!  Good job!  I'm also very glad to see you're finally producing the Old-Time 4-6-0 in a few paint schemes to go with the Old Time Boxcars, Gondolas, and Water Tank Cars. Woohoo!

Buuuut...

Why is the smallest engine a 0-6-0?  What happened to the magnificent 4-4-0 engines that you used to sell in N scale?  For that matter, where did the John Brown, DeWitt Clinton, and the other truly old-time engines in HO go? For those of us wanting to model the earliest start of railroading in America we're left high and dry for the most part...

I recently bought the Durango & Silverton N-scale set and am sorely disappointed in the spare cars offering that you have.  Just the Bobber caboose?  What about a freight train for the D&S? Can't do much with a Bobber if there's no freight for it to watch over...
#4
N / Re: Yard boss set coupler issues
July 10, 2024, 12:33:42 AM
If it was any scale except N, I'd say visit the Kadee site.  The converter has basically anything you could have.  You might want to look for an N-scale track gauge tool from the NMRA. That should be able to tell you if the coupler is out of vertical gauge, which it sounds like it is. If that ends up being the problem you can either get rid of the coupler box and install a new one, or shim up the coupler in the box itself.

Unfortunately, The tender doesn't electrically connect to the engine. Most DCC for N-scale would go in the tender for the smaller engines like an 0-6-0. If you have some wiring experience you can try to DIY, or I'm sure you could get someone online to do it for a fee.
#5
N / Re: My son dropped our locomotive
July 10, 2024, 12:25:14 AM
Chances are, the motor is fine.  Depending on from what height it was dropped, though, something may be bent or a gear came out of seat.
#6
N / Re: Round House
July 10, 2024, 12:24:02 AM
Bachmann needs to make a roundhouse for N-scale.  Preferably, not Thomas-themed...
#7
HO / Re: Halloween Set Idea
July 09, 2024, 11:51:33 PM
I second TrainFan97.  Bachmann should definitely make an entire line of Halloween-themed merchandise in HO and N scales, if not G and O.  I know quite a few people who might actually get into modelling if this was offered in the smaller scales.
#8
HO / Re: Simple Train for Infant Research Study
July 09, 2024, 11:49:25 PM
Some companies offer Streetcar track that comes in tiny-radius (6-9") dimensions.  You might want to look into that if this is still a problem for you.
#9
You could flip the engine so it runs the way the electricity runs, or you can flip the electricity so it runs the way you want the trains to run.
#10
General Discussion / Re: Cleaning Moldy Tracks
July 09, 2024, 11:31:48 PM
Are you sure it's mold and not mildew?  Mold usually needs a food source, whereas mildew just kind of covers things.
#11
I just picked up the 2024 catalog from the hobby shop. While the picture used is of a prototype engine, they do have for sale CP#57 w/ wood load, B&O#147 w/ coal load, UP#1010 w/ wood load, and PRR#417 w/ coal load.
#12
If it's the same as the HO version, then yes. The trolley will cross onto the last track and stop for a few seconds, then continue in the opposite direction.

Sorry for the late (only) reply, I've been off site for a while.
#14
HO / Re: HO/OO Train Set Ideas
May 21, 2023, 09:22:03 AM
Licensing agreements are generally per property, so Bachmann may have to pay a licensing fee for each property unless stated in another contract.

That being said, I would love a Nightmare Before Christmas HO or N set...
#15
HO / Re: Desperate 80 Ton 3 Truck Shay Owner
April 28, 2023, 07:37:46 AM
Try to find any train shows in the area you're willing to drive to. There's always a parts guy, or a couple guys looking to get rid of everything. With a little luck and patience, you should be able to find what you need.  And of course if that fails, you may find something you didn't know you were looking for. ;)