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Test Your Model Railroading Knowledge
Here are a couple of questions from model railroaders who would like your help. To offer suggestions simply click on the green comments tag below.
Test Your Knowledge 1
“I recently came across a very nice Bachman 4-8-2 Union Pacific Steam locomotive (#7009). It has two plug in connectors from the tender to the locomotive. It runs well on my std HO track. I do not know anything about DCC equipped trains and wondered if this model has that capability? I have looked on the net but cannot find the 7009. (It may be 5+ years old) Can
your readers help me??”
Test Your Knowledge 2
“Is the somewhere I can find foliage that drapes over a wall and hangs down or can your readers tell me how to make some? I have made the ground cover as you describe in your Model Train Help ebook and it looks great, thanks. “
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION
Hi, I am attempting to reply to “Test Your Knowledge 1”.
I have found, in attempting to convert “old” locos, those which are not DCC ready, to DCC is whether you are able to completely isolate the motor, i.e. that it does not touch any other metal part of the loco. If the 4-8-2’s motor can be isolated then it is possible to instal a decoder. Whether there is space for the decoder in the loco itself, is another matter. However if there isn’t then it could be installed inside the tender. I hope this reply is helpful. If the questionner wishes to contact me Robert has my e-mail address. Good luck.