What decoder does Bachmann use?
SoundTraxx Mobile Decoder
Beginning in late 2011, Bachmann Spectrum locomotives that are ordered with DCC come equipped with a SoundTraxx Mobile Decoder that has a 21-pin plug and a speaker already installed.
What does DCC sound value mean?
DCC-with Full Sound in which a Tsunami or other sound decoder with full features is installed with a speaker.
Can you add sound to a DCC decoder?
If it has DCC already you can choose to buy a DCC-sound decoder and speaker with or without an 8/9-pin plug depending on if it has a 8/9 pin socket or not. As long as you can isolate the motor from the frame you should be able to make a loco DCC.
What is Bachmann spectrum?
The Spectrum line, which is now their standard for all steam models, is a superior product to any of the old Bachmann models, with steel axles, reliable drives, and all wheel electrical pickup on the drivers and tender wheels.
What does DCC and sound ready mean?
This logo indicates that the locomotive, train set or train pack is fitted with a socket that is ready to accept a DCC decoder.
Is Bachmann a good brand?
They make solid basic and high quality RTR stuff. As was suggested, Bachmann’s spectrum line is very good, and they do make some sets in the spectrum line, but their regular sets should be avoided.
What type of DCC decoder?
DCC DECODER TYPES. Even though DCC decoders are made in a seemingly infinite number of styles they can virtually all be classified into one of three different types: “wired”, “drop-in” or “plug and play”. Wired (or hard-wired)decoders are undeniably the most versatile as they can be installed in any locomotive that they can physically be fitted into as long as their current rating will safely supply the motor’s requirements.
What is DCC system do you use?
The NMRA Digital Command Control (DCC) is a system which allows independent control of locomotives without the use of electrical isolation, toggle switches, and a maze of complex wiring to keep them all apart. With DCC it is possible for multiple locomotives to be running at different speeds and directions all at the same time on the same track.
What does DCC mean in model rail?
Digital Command Control (DCC) is a standard for a system to operate model railways digitally. When equipped with Digital Command Control, locomotives on the same electrical section of track can be independently controlled.
What does DCC ready mean?
In simple terms, ‘DCC Ready’ should mean that the motor brushes are insulated from the power pickup and there is a NMRA type socket/plug to attach the DCC decoder. What happens in reality is that some were sort of ‘DCC Ready’.