By the way the "Bachmann Thomas KINKADE Christmas Train Set Hawthorne Village" is a 2-6-0 engine. So what other model Bachmann engine matches that format that has DCC/Sound if any?

Sorry about the confusion.  What I would like to do is take the shell off of the current engine then find a suitable DCC model that I can exchange the shell.  So I’m looking for an ON30 DCC train that is similar to my DC train.  Then all I have to do is exchange the shell.   2 similar trains one is DC the other is DCC/sound then exchange the shells.

Hi Everyone;

I have a Bachmann Thomas KINKADE Christmas Train Set Hawthorne Village.  As we all know this is a DC version.  I would like to convert it into a DCC version. That is change the entire engine out and replace it with a similar engine that is DCC enabled (Sound would be great).  What Bachmann DCC ON30 engine would be the easiest to swap one for one?

Thanks in advance,

Henry

Thanks to all who replied to this post.  I have a lot to learn but with experienced people here on this board and a little reading I look forward to years of fun.

Thanks again,

Henry

Hi Sid,

Thanks for the reply, that is exactly what I am trying to do program my Bacheman switch with my new DCC controller.  I have the same setup as you currently, using the AC power from an older DC controller to engage the switches one at a time.  This new Prodigy controller alows you to program a host of switches and plan out a route.  So I guess If I wanted to go that way I would have to purchase a decoder for each switch! Is that the way you see it?

Henry 

I’m new to model railroading.  I just purchased a MRC PRODIGY ADVANCE 2 "SQUARED" DCC controller.  I was using the E Z Command DCC controller.  I have a number of switches and turnout.  The MRC product allows you to program switches.  Can I use my current switches with this setup in program mode?  Or do I have to use an AC controller and the remote to mechanically switch?
So I guess what I am asking is the Bachemann turnouts and switches DCC friendly?