DCC with Sound possible for N "Jupiter" - 4-4-0 American Locomotive & Tender?

[Len]

Detailed instructions on installing a decoder in a Bachmann 4-4-0 can be found here:

http://www.trainbuddy.com/Reference/decoding%20Engines/N440.htm

Once that's done, you can install a sound only decoder in a freight or passenger car, without electrically connecting it to the loco. Although I would recommend it, miniatronics makes micro-connectors that work well for this, to improve performance through turnouts and over crossings.

Intermountain makes metal wheelsets that are insulated on only one side, which makes them ideal for electrical pick-up. Use bronze wire or strips to wipe against the axles, brass wears too fast. And make sure the wheel insulators are on opposite sides on each end of the car.

Len

[trainstrainstrains]

Thanks a lot everyone, and a very special thanks to brokemoto, I've learnt a lot thru this thread, not only about N but also about DCC.

I don't feel lost in N or DCC anymore, I think I can take it from here...

Once I have bought everything. If I manage to install the decoder and get everything running I will post a video on this thread in case anyone wants to watch it.