Yampa Bob, Life saver, hero of the shop foreman works great. First thing I did was run 2 rail truck into each other, the foreman said no more joy rides.
Have now set my setup with a power strip, will use.
Thanks for the quick response and info hope I can pass it on some time.
Scott G

Great I will try it tomorrow when I get a chance.
Will let you know. Thanks Scott

The controller is a Bachmann E-Z Command basic set-up

  Just got given Bachmann Dcc system by relative ( I think bought on EBay). On a test loop all the functions work but I cant get it to program I have tried it on 2 rail trucks and 2 forneys ON30. the unit shows it is in the program mode but when you change number and then exit the unit is still programed #3 not any other number.

  Ok I got it apart, I can fix it, but that is just rude the way that comes apart. David (UK) did the trick, and I have now found and ordered a 2006 issue, I had just bought the 2007-2008 issues 2 months ago when I got back into it. So to everyone thanks  Free rides on the Tarryall Creek Railroad, between Jefferson on the DSP&P and Woodland Park on the Colorado Midland 1914 (has soon as we get track laid down)
Sagemoregils Co Owner/Operater/Head Mecanic (Wife is listed as owner)

  Well I tried a litle more force and it broke the brakeshoe pick up piece.
The force required to pull it apart was so much that my hand slipped off and cought the pick up piece and snapped it. So now what?? And it still is not apart. I've been a mechanic for 20 years I;ve won NMRA Locmotive construction contest in ON3 awards but I cant get this apart and ruined a good Locomotive.  3 days of trying and I end up with junck.  at this point the rear of the boiler is still not clear of the chassis so I will need to put even more forece to try and clear it. As far as I can tell I still need 1/4 to 1/2 inch to try and clear the rear of the chassis. I can't apply that much force to it, the body shell will break.
Sage

Hello B-Man
The back of the boiler starts to pry up, then stops as the boiler front is held by something in the cylinder saddle area. I can't see a screw or anything in front, under the breakshoes/pickup assembly. Is the Body shell held into the cylinder saddle by something? I tried giving a little extra force but at this point I feel something is going to break. I have the pilot wheel and pilot off and when I look down in the hole where the smoke stack was I see an electrical connection but nothing else.
Sage

Hi new here but model railroader from way back.
Im getting ready to back date a 2-6-0 to DSP&P style, but have run into problem. Is there any better information on taking the 2-6-0 apart other then the exploded drawing? I got to a point where I cant find a way to get it apart. Cab off, pilot off brake, rigging hanging cant get it out, I know there is a wire connection but cant seem to see it or get it loose, wheels loose but not unhooked from side rods Cant get boiler off to get to screws.