Thanks Steve and Bill.  I'll answer Bill's question about the 11.1 Batt in a few days.  I'm out of town just now and haven't run it yet.  I'll let you know.

Thanks, Bill.  That did help.  Unfortunately Bmann is no longer including the DVD described in the video.  It might have answered some of the questions.  I'm figuring it out, though.

I'm using a 11.1 v battery in my Climax with Plug'n'play board and Crest receiver.  I assume the battery hooks into Batt ! connector. Is this correct?

Batt 1 says 18v and Batt 2 says 6v.  I'm finding two battery inputs a bit confusing.
Thanks for any help.

In the Climax film on Bachmann's website it shows a fan in the lid of the bunker.  Is this included with all models or just the full DCC/sound model.  I did not receive one and wonder if I should  go to the dealer and ask for it.  If it's only needed for DCC use I won't bother.
Thanks

I seem to keep having questions about the Climax   

I still am unsure how an onboard battery can be installed. 
     --Can I assume a 14.8volt will work?  One might be able to be secured in the coal-load or the oil top of the bunker. 
         If that's the best place:
     --What is the purpose of the four projections?  And can they be removed to make space for the battery?
     --If by using battery power I am losing the advantages of the plug'n'play board is there any reason I should have it?
        I imagine that without it I could set up the Crest receiver as I did in my Annie per instructions in Garden Rail mag.
         Or is that simply a crazy idea?  Removing the plug'n'play looks like a daunting task, so:
     --Lastly, is there an earlier model Climax that didn't have the plug'n'play?
Thank you for answers to any of the questions.

I am a bit surprised at how much space in the bunker is used for the plug'n'play unit.  I don't see an obvious place for a battery.  Is there something provided in that regard and if so is there a battery you could recommend for it?  Thanks.

Thank you both for your input on this.  I'll post a follow up when I get things installed.

I agree about the generic sound but will use it until I can get something else.  I have one already and don't want all my locos to sound the same.

A last question for now - the only Climax I've ridden is the Durbin Rocket about 2 years ago.  I'm trying to remember how the sound was different.  I think it had a higher pitch and more chuffs per revolution...?

Any advice on a good sound card would be welcome. 

Thank you Yardmaster.  I've ordered one without the DCC sound but with the Non proprietary Plug 'n' Play.  Am I understanding then that I can  plug my Crest Revolution receiver into the Plug and play and then I will have the generic Crest sound (including chuff) unless I add another sound card?  Is this as easy as it sounds?

Hi.  I am considering getting a Climax model and have questions about the sound options.
     1.  With the factory sound/dcc model, will the sound still work if the plug and play is used for radio control battery power (Crest) and is there room for the Crest battery pack in the tender?
     2.  I assume the regular model just has the chuff sound installed.  Does the plug and play give any sound options or just use the receiver sound (again Crest) or the sound of an added sound card?

Thank you for any help and Happy New Year.

Thank you Bill and Joe.
I checked both my existing Annie and the regular 4-6-0 body that I'm using.  Both headlamps are wired to the central terminal on the smoke unit as Joe described.
So on the question of the leads from the headlight/smoke unit going to the new Annie chassis - should I connect them to the motor terminals? That seems to be the only place for them.

I have a new Annie chassis I am attaching to a standard 6-4-0- body.  In the standard 4-6-0 the headlamp is attached to the smoke switch and then soldered to the motor.  The Annie chassis has two screw terminals.  Am I right that all I need to do is attach the wires to those terminals?

Question 2 - all the wires leading to those terminals are painted black.  Is there a reason for this?  I can tell which is which be the pick up wires, but I find the all black confusing.

Question 3 - My goal is to turn this loco into RC battery operation per instructions in Garden Railways Apr '14.  I converted one Annie and love it.  To conver the regular tender to an Annie I'll need to add wiring and the reverse light.  What kind of diode do I need to do that?  And what watt bulb is appropriate?

Question 4 - My existing Annie has a dim headlamp.  When I got it (used) I thought the lamp didn't work at all.  When I did the conversion it started working - somewhat.  Does it sound like I need to replace the bulb?  I can get the lamp body detached from the bracket, but see no way to get the bulb out or a new one in.  I haven't tried taking things apart to check wiring as I'm hesitant to mess up the complex drive gears (my new one has simple gears).

Sorry, I couldn't come up with 16 more questions to make 20 questions   :-)

Thank you for the information.  Bachmann is sold out of the new trucks, but I'll get one the other way suggested or use the picture to improve mine.

I don't want to give the idea that our track is poorly installed.  We have a lot of on ground track - some 10 years old -and tree roots grow etc.  As you all know it's a constant job maintaining and repairing it.  The Annie's kind of the canary loco in the mine.

I read an ad somewhere (Garden Rail Mag?) saying the new 4-6-0 has an improved pilot.  How is it different and is it possible to buy a replacement pilot?

Our outdoor rails have a few dips and twists that cause the pilot to derail, esp. around curves and/or switches.  I've put a weight on the front axel and that helps, but not everywhere.  The best solution, obviously is to repair the track, but my Annie is the only loco that has the problem.

If the new pilot has a shorter wheelbase it seems like it would ride over such places much better.  Any ideas will be appreciated.

Also, thanks to everybody who responded to my voltage question.

Can someone please  tell me the voltage rating of the motor in the 4-6-0 Anniversary?  thank you.

Hi. Can someone please tell me the dimensions of the Spectrum Forney?  I'm interested particularly in the overall length and the length of the wheelbase.  Height and width would be nice also.  I'm sure it's on the website, but I can't seem to find it.  Perhaps someone can advise me how to find that info.
  Thank you for any help.