Hey guys, I haven't been on this board for a few years but now my 8 yr old has fallen in love with my Bachmann trains and he bought his first Bachmann DCC gp30 on Ebay (used). He was very disappointed to find that the locomotive doesn't really move on the tracks even though all the wheels seem to be spinning. I'm hoping there is a simple solution to this. Is it a weight issue? If you really turn up the power it will start to move very slowly but there is no traction. Any suggestions?

It worked! My 5 yr old is very happy! Thank you.

Thank you. I am at work so I don't have any instructions in front of me. I'll try it when I get home and I'm sure that will work. Thanks again!

Oh, I just assumed that only worked if the address was currently set to #3. Am I wrong?

Hi everyone, I bought a used bachmann dcc on-board gp30 diesel on ebay for my young son. When we received the unit, it had a sticker on the bottom from the previous owner with "14" printed on it. I am assuming that the owner had set the digital address to 14. I have the EZ Command Control system which only offers 10 addresses. Is there a way to reset the address without having to find someone with a different dcc controller?

Hi there, can anyone tell me the minimum track radius requirement for the Spectrum 2-8-8-4 EM-1? Thanks!

My son forgot to unplug my E-Z Command Control Center last night and today it doesn't power up any more. It smells like melted plastic. Does anyone know if it is dead for good? Is there anything I can do other than buy a new one? Thanks!

Hello everyone, it has been a while but I'm back. I was looking at a Broadway Limited Blueline Big boy today. I would love to have one but I recall reading somewhere (maybe here) that it won't navigate an 18 inch radius. The website says that the recommended minimum radius is 18" but is that realistic??? Does anyone else own one?



http://www.broadway-limited.com/products/BLI_5080_DIE_CAST_UP_Big_Boy_4_8_8_4_4004_1941_after_cooler_DC_Sound_DCC_Ready_HO-4783-1840.htm

Hey, with the remote switch you have to press down on the button and then slide it. That should make it work.

New Guy

It looks great as far as I can see. Your camera obviously does not do your layout justice. Can you get your hands on a better camera?? How large is your layout? Do you only run steam locos on it?

New guy

You won't regret it. I've been very happy with mine and I just recently installed a bachmann decoder and it was a breeze. Just don't put it in backwards like I did the first time.

New guy

Hoople,

You are right, I just got mixed up.

New Guy

All you guys that have been modeling railroads for years/decades I'm sure you have seen or have a Rix Rail-It so you can ignore this but for those who are new I have just discovered this $3.00 gem. It helps you easily put your locomotives/rolling stock on your tracks without having to use the rerailer. It is especially nice for placing your larger steam locos with front and rear trucks. Just thought I would pass it along.

http://www.rixproducts.com/6280002.htm This is the official website. I bought mine at my local Hobby Town USA store for under $4.00

Andrew

Thanks Jim,

It works now. The only difference now between my DCC equipped locos and my newly installed decoder is that I notice now that I can still control the speed  and direction of the light mountain with the new decoder even when the function button is pressed. But that's ok.

Andrew

Thanks Jim, I'll reverse it and let you know. I'm pretty certain the head light was working before.

andrew