I too would like to echo the thought of wonderbear fot the expertise I find here, I too don't post much but come for technical advise and to see what other modelers are faceing while they build their layout.

The only down side I have found is that on a certain topic board for a Famos cartoon character that certain member of that board feel they have absolute say and control of what is said and posted on that board. I do enjoy reading some of the post on that site but feel that the Bachman should more closely monitor what certain members of that board are doing and saying. especialy as they are of a yonger age

Mr Bachman
lets keep the humor going and keep this post going, Please keep this post up for those of us with a sense of humor who will enjoy it

thank you for your consideration

gee I found it really funny, thats what this board needs some humor

please keep up the good work and thanks for the laugh

dpffitz
I have converted all of my Thomas engins to DCC for my son's layout, I have found that only the engines with tenders will have enough room for sound because of the size of the speakers. I use the MRC decoders. I don't know if any other manufacturer or size of decoder would work
good luck

I am using a MRC Prodigy Advanced², Any suggestion on what decoder would work best possibly a MRC decoder or TCS

your best bet is to use the TCS T1 decoder for price and size. In some of the larger engines I use the MRC sound decoders and put it in the tender with the speaker

good luck

does the decoder have to be a loco decoder or an accessory decoder

Hey bachmann
I'm just looking for an update on the motorized turntable, when should we expect to see it. I'm planning on doing a kit bash for the Tidmoth Shed. Also is there copies of the owners manual on the website yet I want to do research on how it works with DCC and if I'll need to buy a decoder for it or could you tell me which type I should buy

Thanks

I the process of setting up my setup i'm using EZ track DCC turnouts and want to use lights to indicate the position of the switch. is there a way to use a TCS FL2 to switch the lights at the same time the turnout is switched or can anyone suggest a better way of doing it.
Also if i'm using a two signal light i assume the green light should indicate that the switch is thrown closed for the mainline and red would indicate siding or branch line corret

thanks for the help and advice

Really?
whish you could get it out earlier or at least put it online

but thanks

Hey Bachmann
any idea on the release date for the 2011 catalog. I'm sure there are others who are curious too. I would like to order one as soon as I can
thanks

guys you do realize that Bachmann make a 9" section with a built in insulated gap, product # 44597. It comes in a two pack.
I found it in the Bachmann catalog and i'm sure its on the website if you look.
hope this helps

Hey Bachann
here is an Idea for a new discussion board.  DCC
It seem to me that a lot of discussions, questions and talk on other boards could be placed under this on topic board called DCC
Maybe other members would find it usefull like I would, seeing that I'm somewhat new to DCC I find myself looking for answers and would like a friendly place to go to get help

Thanks for the consideration

John

HI SA
unfortunantly I havne't been able to find a way to convert U.S. style couplers to the thomas couplers
sorry I couldn't be any help I had the same question too and there is no real solution unless you creat something yourself
good luck

I know Hornby makes an unoupler for their line. I was thinking of getting one myself. other then that by hand is the only way unless Bachmann comes out with their own uncoupler