I am looking for a small n-scale loco with a preinstalled decoder. Something like a 4-4-0. Does anyone know of who might make one?
Thanks
Mark,
In general, you're pretty limited on steam when it comes to N-scale...but it is getting better. Model Power and Bachmann do have a version. Not sure of the quality or how well they run. Both probably come in DC-version only.
Athearn made a 4-4-0 in the past couple of years ago in HO. I haven't seen an N-scale version though.
Tom
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I did a search for you, but I cannot find any DCC-equipped N scale steamers out there, at least not factory installed.
Rich
Alton Junction
Bachmann makes a 4-6-0 with a decoder. Make sure you buy the second run as the first run had a few bugs. These run very well and are Spectrum models.
Model Power has a nice 4-4-0. It does not come with a decoder, but a decoder can be installed VERY easily in the tender. Its just a matter of connecting four wires.....Mike
Mikec6201 Bachmann makes a 4-6-0 with a decoder.
Bachmann makes a 4-6-0 with a decoder.
I stand corrected.
Bachmann has a 4-4-0 but not in DCC. The motor in the tender and not a very good runner. Drives the loco through a drive shaft.
There is an assortment of larger N scale DCC equipped locos out there at some on line shops. I just checked some I deal with.
The Model Power is also a tender drive like the Bachmann.
Below is what the Bachmann 4-6-0 looks like inside. Scroll down to N scale.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/references_2010.php
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Rich, The Model Power 4-4-0 is not a tender powered locomotive. The Motor is in the boiler of the Loco .
here is a very handy list of just about every locomotive ever made in N scale. This will answer a whole lot of questions about each locomotives quality.....Mike
http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/locos.html
Mikec6201 Rich, The Model Power 4-4-0 is not a tender powered locomotive. The Motor is in the boiler of the Loco . here is a very handy list of just about every locomotive ever made in N scale. This will answer a whole lot of questions about each locomotives quality.....Mike http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/locos.html
Yeah, I saw that a short while ago. I had the wrrong photo and did not take time to verify the loco.