Friday, March 20, 2009

HO BACHMANN SPECTRUM 83903 4-8-4 N&W W/DCC&SOUND


NEW- BACHMANN SPECTRUM HO
TOP OF THE LINE ENGINE
NORFOLK & WESTERN 4-8-4- PASSENGER VERSION
Using sounds taken from real locomotives, modelers can add a new level of realism to their railroads with a broad palette of prototypical sound effects and DCC functions. Plus, the dual mode decoders work on both DC and DCC layouts automatically.
Decoder features include:
authentic sound effects uniquely appropriate to each model including whistles, bells, chuffs, and air pumps
additional sounds include dynamo, injectors, coupler clank, water stop and more
three whistles to choose from in each model
whistle can be played in real time to create authentic whistle signals
high quality 16-bit digital sound
advanced motor control features including Load Compensation and Silent Drive to provide smooth, quiet operation
supports all recognized programming methods.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Mantua 2-6-2 Locomotive w/ Headlight - Santa Fe


I purchased this locomotive in the early 1970s. This engine features a working headlight and Kadee couplers. I wired-up an old 3 foot piece of track and ran the engine back and forth on it several times. It has been sitting in a box for 30 years. After a few pushes to get it going, it ran ok. I put a little oil on the main gear and WD-40 on the drivers. It just needs to be run around a layout a few times to loosen it up.