Bob,

  Try Trainland/Trainworld, they are listing as available on their website..$21.99!


Howard

Bob,

  I got mine from The Favorite Spot, a seller on that eBag auction site. He lists his shop as a Bachmann dealer. I have done business with them for over a year now and have never had a problem or issue. Thinking about it, a lot of my On30 stuff is from there....

Happy hunting,

Howard

Harold,

  You remain one of the most innovative abd creative modelers out there. I discovered your site ablout 18 months ago, and it remains one of my "most visited".
  Can't tell you how many projects I have done using your "What I did"'s..Next up is the Mogul tender w/sound for the BLI Connie...
  What you do with Bachmann equip is awsome.

Thanks

Howard

  Gary,

   The only dumb question is the one not asked....

   NO, the 4-4-0, nor any of the BMann On30 locos have smoke units installed.
  Dropping smoke fluid in 'emain't pretty...

  See, the question wasn't dumb, but was smart!

  Happy Railroading

Howard
If it ain't steam, it ain't

Fulton,

  You can use standard Bachmann EZ track, but you will have to wire it like the reversing EZ Track. It is fairly easy, I've added about 3 ft. If you pull the cover off the wiring on a piece of  track from the set, you can see how everything connects and is wired. Doing it youself saves lots of $.
  If you want to use flex track exclusively, it gets more complicated. Look closely at the track in the trolley barn, and the end track from the set. There are gaps cut in the rails to activate the reversing module in the barn. See where this is going as far as work is concerned? 
Another alternative would be to use an aftermarket manufacturers trolley stop/station stop system. Of course, as I'm in the middle of a senior moment, I can't come up with one off the top of my head ....I'll try to get some info later...

Howard

  I usually use Atlas track, sectional and/or flex, depending on the situation. Removing every other tie is an option some say gives a more realistic appearance. I've done both...
  The best thing about Atlas track and turnouts, is you can get 'em at any LHS when you wind up short pieces. I don't know about you, but when I'm laying track, I don't want to have to wait days ordering should I make a mistake or am short.

Howard

If it ain't steam, it ain't

  Thanx Andre, I'll track down a catalog!

  Howard

  Gonna try this picture one more time....Too old to teach new tricks.

Mr. Bachmann,

  Any photos of the new Mogul pilots, as well as the new frames. The wait is killing me, to the point I've spent weeks on one of my Connies doing a little modification, namely plow and beartrap..

I have two Moguls and a bunch of rolling stock waiting for the new stuff...

And wouldn't it be neat if you cold get us a plow for our Moguls, Connies, et al!

Thanx,

Howard
If it ain't steam, it ain't

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  You absolutely can do it. Open up Harold Minky's website and work on the installation following along. You should not have any problems
  And with TCS remember, should you smoke the deocoder, they will replace/repair it.
  Let us know how you do!

Regards,
Howard

If it ain't steam, it ain't....
 

  Yeah,

   I understand that, too...
   I have noticed somewhat less resistance since I got my other half her very own Shay for Christmas.
   Since I've gotten involved in On30, and liquidated much of my O gauge, it's been a little easier too.

Regards,

Howard

If it ain't steam, it ain't

   Yes, TCS is Train Control Systems, a Pennsylvania based company. Their decoders are available from Tony's Trains, Litchfield Station (my favorite DCC supplier), and most online DCC sellers. A bonus with TCS is that they have a "Goof Proof" warranty...Check out their website, www.tcsdcc.com.
They also have a short photo set on putting a decoder in the Mogul. Harold Minky's is much more informative, but you will get a feel for it anyway.


Howard

 
  Yeah, I did a Porter. I did spend a lot of time online trying to get info on how to do it. Most guys said it was way too much unless you were really experienced and knowledgable, so I stayed away from doing it.
  But, I really wanted a DCC Porter. Well, it came to me in the 2006 On30 Annual in the form of two articles, one by Larry Puckett, the other by John Everett. With the articles in hand, and a DZ123 decoder, I jumped in on a Sunday afternoon.
  Just following along, and taking my time, I was running my DCC Porter by dinner time. And what a joy it is, chugging along at barely a crawl, smooth as silk
  So, I guess a couple things come to mind...Research everything, and do not give up! Make it a point to get all the On30 Annuals (it is now published by Carstens). Ask questions of other modelers. But, probably most importantly, don't be afraid to give something a try. Yeah, you may screw itup (I know, I certainly have done my share of damage ), but you do learn, and the next time it works!

Howard

If it ain't steam, it ain't

  All,

   N or Z decoders will work, provided they can handle the amps drawn by our BMann locos. Most can these days.
   My Porter is carrying a DZ123 from Digitrax tucked up next to the boiler in the cab interior. My Mogul carries a TCS M-1 that is tucked into the notch in the front of the boiler weight. TCS lists this for use in N or HO, it is small. The mogul also sports a Sountraxx DSD-101LC carried in the tender. I'm using pickups, no longer available,  from Geren M, the On30 Guy, and Miniatronics 2 pin connectors between the tender and loco. This was all done following Harold Minkowitz's excellent "What I did" web article. Harold shows how to make tender pickups, by the way.
  I'm currently waiting on a Connie tender shell from a fellow modeler, and it's off to the erecting shops to be mated with a BWay Limited Connie. But that's another story...

Regards,

Howard

If it ain't steam, it ain't
 

  I understand your dilema. Has been a source for thought for me, too.  I've been going the separate sound decoder route so that I can swap/install in another loco should I want...sound decoders do tend to get expensive...
  I'm not a believer in putting sound into everything, but do like to have a couple fitted.
  I've had no experience with MRC decoders, but lately I've been "hearing" in groups that they are getting better all the time.
  I  usually use either Digitrax or Train Contol Systems decoders for motor/light control and Soundtraxx for sound. I've been using the basic B/Mann decoders to power lighting in my passenger cars.
  As a matter of fact, I'm getting ready for a micro tsunami for my "better half's" Shay. a Xmas present from me last Xmas...She is now an On30  convert...

Regards, and enjoy,

H.
If it ain't steam, it ain't...