i received at 4-6-0 (Bachmann item number 52202) as a gift.   I think it might be plug and play.   I would like to add DCC and sound to it.   Can anyone give me an idea of what would be a good speaker and decoder to install.....without me knowing much electronic?  Any help would be appreciated.   Thanks

I was told that there are two versions of the 4-6-0 made.   I am only able to find the smaller diameter, earlier time period version.  Where can i find the other version?    Thank you,

Thanks for your input all....nice to know that mine is not the only one that makes the noise....but i wish there was a way to quiet things down.

I've been using the Bachmann turntable for a while now.   It was easy to install and fairly reliable.  Does have its problems, but the most noticeable is the noise.   As the motor runs, it sounds like that is a boxcar of marbles rolling around inside.   Has anyone found a way to subdue the noise?   Thanks.

Just a complaint about the smoke box front fit on this loco.....it does not.   When the head light is on you can see light coming from the seam between the boiler and the front.   This was a bit too expensive to have to make adjustments to an item.  I did try to make some adjustments, but to no avail.

Most of the details seem to be separate...delicate looking.   Head light is pretty dim.

Been using mine a bit.  I find that it runs nicely so far.   Pretty good slow speed control.   Sound is nice....but I am not really a sound guy.   Detail is fine for me, but again...I am not a rivet counter.   There is a nice look about the whole thing....however....I did get the undecorated model which comes with a choice of smokebox fronts and headlights.  Nice idea, poor execution..  Handrail stations protrude out the back and stop the front from fitting securely.   The stations are of hard metal and trimming a bit shorter is very difficult.  And the marker light protrusion from the boiler also interfere with good fit.  Hopefully the smoke box front fits better on the decorated models and all would be well.   It's only been one day, so perhaps I am too critical at this point.

Thank you for that info Mr. Bear.  Most helpful!

I have a Bachmann item # 52202.  It is an HO DCC ready engine.  If it is "sound ready" can someone point out a decoder with sound that I could just "plug and play" onto this engine.  It will be my first time messing with and HO engine with DCC and I want to purchase the correct decoder so I don't burn anything out.   Thanks for your help.

Just to be nit-picky, perhaps.....Did you notice that the Decapod was called a 2-10-2?   Kind of a obvious mistake.   But all is well if you look at the pictures along with the name.

I am sure this has been answered along the way....but I could not find it.   What is (or might be) the pulling power of the Bachmann Berkshire on straight, level track?  I tried you tube, but they only offer an evaluation of the detail and speed performance.
   Thanks.

Hey all.....just want to thank you for taking the time to give me your insights.

Does anyone have an idea of if or when Bachmann might release a decapod with dcc and sound?   Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the info.

Has anyone installed an apron in the DCC sound mogel, 4-6-0, or Mikado.   Any incite into the process would be helpful.  Were they able to negotiate a 22 inch radius on that was done?
   Thanks.