Hi
Does anybody know if Bachmann ever intends to bring out a range of large gauge spectrum coaches in the 1:20.3 scale, ether in the 2015 catalogue or sometime in the near future.
We have had a number of spectrum locos and 1:20.3 scale freight cars for a couple of years now but have been looking to add a line of coaches to our collection, preferably of the WP&Y style.

If Bachmann are not going to bring out 1:20.3 scale coaches we might go for ones from the big haulers range (although these are the wrong scale), unless anyone knows where you can get hold of 1:20.3 scale coaches by any manufacturer.
Regards
Trevor

Hi
Yes I was referring to straight body mounted couplers, preferably the metal Bachmann ones, but there is no coupler pocket on the front of the loco. Do you know what is mounted on new locos.
We are going for DCC for a number of reasons; my Dad wants sound, we currently have 2 locos but soon to be 3 on just a single loop. Phase 1 of the layout is quite large by UK standards at 50m, and phase 2 would add another 50m in a couple of years' time.
With changing gradients of 0 to 3.5%, and switches some distance apart we wanted to be able to walk around and still control the locos.
Trevor

Hi
My dad recently purchased a second hand spectrum consolidation, can someone answer some technical questions on the loco.
Later this year we are looking to fit the loco with a DCC decoder + sound, but we are having difficulties in working out which screws and parts need to removed, and how, to get access to the main electrics within the firebox. We downloaded the drawings but are still at a loss as to which bits to disassemble not wanting to force any of it apart and damage it.
Any suggestions please?

We also purchased some new box cars etc. at the same time, these were factory shipped with the straight coupler fitted but the loco and some other second hand rolling stock had the offset couplers fitted, so we re-fitted the new rolling stock to the offset couplers for immediate use.
Soon I will be purchasing a new 2-6-6-2 and rolling stock which I assume will all be factory shipped with the straight coupler fitted, can someone confirm?
We are probably going to switch everything back to straight couplers and buy spares for the 2nd hand rolling stock.
My problem is I don't know how to go about fitting a straight coupler to the front of the consolidation as this is a nonstandard mounting, the tender just has one of these mounting pockets which is easy to do, does anyone know the part numbers for a straight front coupler?
Thanks
Trevor

Hi
I was wondering if there has been any news on the SoundTraxx's TSU-BA4000 and whether tests have shown it's completely compatible with other Spectrum locos with the same 21 pin plug as the C-19.
Back in March you were expecting pre-production/production examples any week, have these proved successful.
I only ask because the SoundTraxx's website still says available in early 2013 but we are nearly into July now, I can only assume there was a production problem that has delayed the decoder coming to market.
Perhaps you can shed some more light on the matter.
Trevor

Thanks Yardmaster for the info, I look forward to see the test results.
It taken me some time to identify which decoders have the same plug n play socket as the C-19, K-27 & Baldwin 2-6-6-2, it would be really good if Bachmann listed all locos that use the same socket and which decoders are compatible.

Hi
The QSI Titan Bachmann-6 was the other decoder that would fit the plug n play socket of the K-27 & Baldwin 2-6-6-2, but it's a bit costly at £165 ($248) compared to the SoundTraxx's TSU-BA4000 which is listed for pre-order at $110.
Do you know if the QSI Titan Bachmann-6 also fit the C-19
Trevor

Hi
I am trying to find DCC sound decoders that are compatible with the K-27 & Baldwin 2-6-6-2 plug n play socket, without needing any modification to loco or decoder.

I was looking at the SoundTraxx Tsunami 826610 TSU-BA4000 (not out yet) that is being built for the C-19.
Does anyone know if the plug n play socket on the C-19 is both physically & electrically the same as the K-27 & Baldwin 2-6-6-2.

Also does anyone know the speaker size that the K-27 & Baldwin 2-6-6-2 was designed to take.

Trevor