bachmann wire diagrams question

[hobo1]

hello all I have a question about bachmann wiring diagrams. I see that wiring is referred to as j wire with a number. does bachmann have a color code for wire. if so it would be a big help  Thanks again

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Hi again,

Unfortunately Bachmann wiring diagrams are not consistent.  The Annie and Connie wiring diagrams are not color coded which means that you must manually trace the wires which can be a pain.  On other locos the wires are color coded such as the shays and some others.  For some there is no wiring diagram at all.

As for the J wire notation, I have no idea what it might might stand for.  It may just be a reference for the folks at the factory.

Bill

[hobo1]

your probably right thanks for the answer

[Greg Elmassian]

"J" is traditionally used by electrical engineers on a "header", normally a line of pins (but often solder holes, screw terminals), When it was a row of pins, you could put a Jumper "J" between the pins to set certain operations.

Just a tradition from electrical engineers as long as I can remember (back to the 60's)

Greg