Hi,
I just bought a DCC equipped Bachmann GP38-2 in the Norkfolk Southern scheme off Ebay for a pretty good price. This one already comes DCC equipped. The problem is that I want to add a sound decoder but when I take the shell off there is no room for any other type of speaker installation or sound decoder. Why would Bachmann make a engine and leave absolutely no room to put a sound decoder in it. Is there any workaround for this???
You will have to remove the already installed decoder, cut and mill the weights to make room for the speaker and decoder.
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Looks like the assembly diagram is here: http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/H617X_IS001.pdf I can't tell from the diagram exactly what the weight arrangement looks like.
What is inside the cab? I have an Atlas GP 38 where I was able to remove the cab interior and install a round speaker in the same location.
Regg05 Why would Bachmann make a engine and leave absolutely no room to put a sound decoder in it. Is there any workaround for this???
Why would Bachmann make a engine and leave absolutely no room to put a sound decoder in it. Is there any workaround for this???
Because they don't care about your "after market modifications". For them: you want sound, buy an already equipped loco with sound from them. That means more $$$ for them
A sound decoder can be added by simply replacing the existing decoder board. In order to install a speaker in the loco you just bought, you'll need to remove some of the weights
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