Large Scale Central

Bachmann 3 Truck Shay

General Discussion
#1

Hello everyone.

I am keen to purchase a DCC/Sound Bachmann 3 Truck Shay at the new reduced price advertised by a large mail order retailer.

My layout set-up necessitates handling the loco on and off each run session.
Not being very technically minded I am concerned at some of the early reviews of this loco.

Has Bachmann corrected the reported wiring harness problem with new production?
If yes, how would you identify a newer production model.

All thoughts on the Bachmann 3 Truck Shay welcome.

Les.

#2

Les,
quite possible only one production run with the 3-truck. If so then I hardly expect any production changes mid production - if changes did occur then one is sure Bachmann will not say anything to that effect to advise the consumer.

 When first released Dave Goodson did a step by step on correcting the problem with the wiring on the MLS forum.
#3

Les: The only problem I had was that I installed the controls in the Oil Bunker and ran the power thru the wiring between the Loco and the tank and did a nice melt job on the two three strand wires that were used for the power run - won’t handel the 2 or 3 amps that are required! Other that that there was no problem other the Dave G fixs which are not hard to do. I am injoying my 3T Shay, use mor than the 2 T units I have. My other geared Loco sit with their batteys going dead! Can only run one at a time - old age you know!

Paul

#4

One question, Les:

You run dcc?

#5
Curmudgeon said:
One question, Les:

You run dcc?


No not at the moment.

I did venture into LGB MTS1 but did not stay long.

Would like to get back into DCC some day.

Les.

#6

Remember, there is no mechanical chuff input, nor provision for one in that quasinami.
You cannot set the volume without a programmer and programming track.
You cannot trigger any sounds with magnets and reed switches.

IF this unit is far cheaper than a non-dcc-equipped unit, do it.
If not, buy one without and convert it to something that works later.

There are apparently no replacement boards available (last I heard), so if it croaks, you get to pitch it and start over anyway.

I have a 3-truck that came so equipped.
The quasinami is landfill (it was DOA).
It runs just fine on track power.