I have the Bachmann GP38-2 and I added an NCE decoder. If I'm not mistaken (I could be wrong), the lights do turn on and off based on direction.
This is the one I have...
https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=258_288_297&products_id=7018
Neal
I'm working on a project and I need a basic demo loco. My requirements are: HO diesel, DCC-ready (8 pin), forward and reverse lights. I am looking at Bachmann, but not of the descriptions indicate if they have reverse lights. This is for a basic functionality demo, so I don't need an expensive loco. Recommendations?