Decoder question

- J
- Jeff Stanton
  
  Contact options for registered users
posted
15 years ago

Thu, Apr 2, 2009 1:54 PM

I just purchased a Bachman Spectrum 80-ton three truck Shay. I have a recommendation for a Micro-Tsunami sound decoder, but I have a couple of questions. The drawing shows a DCC socket inside the water tank assembly. It doesn't indicate what type of socket it is. Is there room in there for a speaker, and will holes have to be added somewhere to let the sound out, or is there a better location for the speaker? Next, how do I get into the tank assembly? Do I need to disassemble the entire rear truck and water tank assembly? Jeff

- M
- mike mueller
  
  Contact options for registered users
Vote on answer
posted
15 years ago

Fri, Apr 3, 2009 3:22 AM

The decoder is a plug and play unit with an 8 pin plug. The speaker goes in the coal/fuel bunker behind the cab. You need a speaker enclosure and speaker. Research Soundtraxx's page.. They give you step by step help as well as their many dealers. Disassembly is explained in your Shay manual.. Part of the fun of this hobby is learing how to do these things.

- J
- Jeff Stanton
  
  Contact options for registered users
Vote on answer
posted
15 years ago

Fri, Apr 3, 2009 11:54 AM

- M
- mike mueller
  
  Contact options for registered users
Vote on answer
posted
15 years ago

Sat, Apr 4, 2009 1:33 AM

Try Bachmanns US web site. They have all their manuals available as PDF's. Disassembly is trial and error. The tender box unscrews and then must slide back. Unhook ladders so as not to break them(been there, done that)Nice thing with Bachmann -- if you really screw up anything, $20.00 bucks and shipping costs gets you a brand new loco..