Bob,
I have (2)  (Bachmann "Lite Mountains ") 4-8-2's that run great on 18" curves.  I just have to make sure the SCENERY is not too close.  With the Bigboy, and Challenger running on my layout, I have already adjusted my scenery as needed: though.

Japasha,
Thanks for the great link!!  i saved it in my faves...   That site is VERRY helpful for a lot of reasons!!

topsir2,
Where did you get the MRC decoder from?...  That is a great idea1

Thanks for the help!!

I just found out that my Bachmann 2-10-2 will NOT work well,(If at all) on anything less that 22' curves.  All by other locos, including the Bigboy, and challenger Will.....

NOW I need to broaden the curves...Again!!!   

I suggest you also put weight in all cars.  I have found that my cars that are too "light" will cause all the other cars behind them to pull off the track.

I would  to fix this engine to run for my Father.  It is missing the connection pieces that go in-and-out into the Pistons.  Does anyone have this engine that is a "Basket Case", and would sel to me cheep??  I only NEED those pieces tho....

Thanks for the help!

Mr. Bachmann,
Have you all thought of making LONGER connection cords for this system?  Is there "After Market" extended lengths available?  One CAN connect a longer cable for the "TO TRACK" connections, but the Power Supply cord cannot be extended??!  Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks for the help.

Thanks for all the info on this thread.  I bought the Bachmann decoders, but they are too big, and would NOT fit in the hatch.  I had to settle for A Digitraxx N scale decoder. I used the bachmanns in other trains!!

Thanks again!

hotrainlover

Mr. Bachmann,
What power pack comes with these sets?  Is it pack #44212?  If not, could you give a picture and specifications?....

Thanks for the help!

hotrainlover

I painted mine a "Rust" color.  I put one on the tender, and the other one on the shelf-side of the boiler.  I put a few sacks and barrels of "Lubricants" with the tool box on the tender.  YES this is a great Engine!!  I will buy the Sound/DCC unit when it comes out!!

HGCHO,
Thanks for the info...  By the way, what does IMHO mean?

Yes, I am new to these expressions

Toyman,
What speaker should I purchase with this sound decoder, to put in the Shay?  Is there a "Rule of thumb"  for this..

Thanks for all the help!

Bob,
Yes you are rght is was detail west...

Thanks...

I know someone that uses a bar switch that changes the WHOLE layout form DC to DCC.  This way visitors can run his r/road without using DCC.  He has the two systems on different power supplies with Lighted switches to know which one is "LIVE"..  Just a thought...

I was looking at item #44133, and was wondering if the EZ Dcc system can control these?  If so, how is this actually done?