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This is my first post for my loco`s
This one came today sure is a great engine. 
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Posted - November 15 2011 : 6:52:14 PM
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Hi Guys,
This is my first DCC unit. I am running DC only and would like to know what I need to do to run it on my layout.
Thanks.
Ken
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Posted - November 15 2011 : 6:52:17 PM
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hi ken nice big beast,if its bachmann they should run straight out of the box,ken
bachmann did 3 versions dc only,dcc ready and dcc on board all run on dc track as they are backwards compatible
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/82121.pdf
also some people say the dcc equiped run better if you remove the chip and replace it with jumper that came with loco,but i leave it as is
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Posted - November 15 2011 : 7:06:02 PM
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Thanks Ken I just wanted to be sure I did`nt screw it up.I am liking it a lot. Now that I can run it
i am getting excited to get the parts so i can get the BR42 up and rinning.
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Posted - November 15 2011 : 7:06:26 PM
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I concur... I have several Bachmann locos with DCC on board and they run fine on both DC and DCC. The only ones that might give you a bit of a problem are the ones with sound... they run on DC but often they need 5 volts or more before they move.
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Posted - November 15 2011 : 10:17:08 PM
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In theory, the DCC "standard" requires that it be able to run DC as you do ken.
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Posted - November 16 2011 : 1:45:56 PM
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Hi Ken!
Have the same loco! Love it! -  Erich
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Posted - November 16 2011 : 4:59:24 PM
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Very very nice !!!
You hit a soft spot with me with that one....on the O gauge side of the cellar I only buy PRR equipment but when I saw this model at a local show I had to have it !!!
I also bought a N gauge version about a month ago for 25.00 (a whole set)
We have a lot of Bachnann DCC equipment and it all runs great out of the box !
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Posted - November 16 2011 : 11:00:59 PM
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Ken:
I just realized you pirated the LotW section instead of putting in this weeks LotW Nov.13th-19th
There is a Misc Loco section if you're not sure who manufactured it.
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Posted - November 16 2011 : 11:10:30 PM
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Grreth,
I have no idea what you are talking about????????
Ken
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Posted - November 16 2011 : 11:19:36 PM
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You started a "special" section in the LotW category area named for your Locomotive, instead of inserting it in this weeks LotW (Locomotive of the Week) thread that this week I think was started by Sean.
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