I have recently purchased a Nickel Plate 765 with sound from Bachmann. this is my first sound locomotive and was wondering if there was a way to find out which functions are for which button and if there is a way to put a grade crossing whistle sequence in for one of the easilly accesable buttons on the controller. If it is of any help i have a NCE DCC system. Thanks! :)
My Bachmann locos came with a "Quick Start Guide" that explained most of your questions. If you didn't get one, you could contact Bachmann or go to their site and see if you can find a printable copy. I know that I have seen the "grade crossing" signal available in some of my locos, not sure if it was a Bachmann or not. I set a couple of mine up for the start/stop/back up signals, but it got to be a bit much. One higher end decoder doesn't offer the automatic features, as they seem to feel the operator should be in control. If you are trying to be prototypical it does keep you thinking.
I have an NCE system also. Love it, but it has a lot more functions than I will ever understand, If you have a question, look in the manual to see if you can find an answer. My problem is sometimes I don't know the correct terminology to look for. These forums can often help you there.
Good luck,
Richard
I've found that the online information about the decoders greatly exceeds what's provided in the box with the locomotives for Bachmann decoders.
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MisterBeasley I've found that the online information about the decoders greatly exceeds what's provided in the box with the locomotives for Bachmann decoders.
SoundTraxx has the CV list for the SoundTraxx decoders you purchase and install and the decoders they make for Bachmann. Two different list.
Bachmann site also has their own list and quick start guides.
Common knowledge that Bachmann onboard sound are stripped down decoders.
Rich
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I've read the quick start guide and it has info on how to activate it but doesn't list a CV for which to activate it.
Does anyone know what kind of decoder it is? I've found a general steam instruction manual but I'm not sure if the manual is compatable with the decoder in the locomotive.
The Decoder is a customized Tsunami built for Bachmann.
Jim
Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
It is a Sound Value loco. All Bachmann sound locos are stripped down Tsunami's supplied by SoundTraxx. Some are labeled sound on board and some labeled Sound Value.
Go join and spend some time there and look at the SoundTraxx website also.
I was just at the Bachmann website with forum for HO, Parts list, CV list, manuals, parts diagrams, company reps.
Much better prices at various online sites.
http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5755
Rich,
You are mistaken. SoundTraxx will confirm Sound Value is not a Tsunami, not even a stripped down one. You were corrected several times on the Bachmann website on this point.
RR Baron
According to the Bachmann website, the SoundValue Function button set-up is:
F0 - Headlight; F1 - Bell; F2 - (long) whistle; F3 - (short) whistle; F4 steam release (hiss); F5 (not used; F6 - smoke (if smoke equipped); F7 - dim headlight; F8 - mute sound.
It would be possible to switch those around using CV's to remap the function buttons. It doesn't appear the "long long short long" grade crossing whistle is one of the options. I've had a Sound Value 2-10-0 for several years and it doesn't have that option.