Tell me a little about this locomotive. What type is it, and is it a candidate for DCC. I don't know a lot about actual terrains, what makes and models, etc. I'd like too add sounds and possibly DCC to this if possible. I collect Corvette items, so this one has lots of interest for me. Thanks!
Reading through the manual, you can actually control it with a DCC controller/track or a DC only. If using DCC, you can still use the wireless controller, essentially giving you an extra throttle. Sounds pretty cool, and I think it just might be the way to go for me. About needing a DCC controller right away, but will be ready for one should we choose to later.
How long have you been running these? Any issues? How's the sound?
Been using them for about 6 months. No issues with them so far. The sound is not bad, but not great either. A better speaker would probably help. I use battery power because the layout is outside and I really don't feel like trying to keep the track clean.
Unless I'm missing something I can run loco genie on DC and when I'm ready to buy they will work with DCC controller. I'm not really sure I see a reason for DCC with these if they work.
Yes you CAN do it, but its simpler to just go with DCC where you will be able to control locos and their sounds individually. Either way, you've heard our advise. Its your choice.
Has anyone mentioned that you have an On30 train set made by Bachman? Hawthorne Village markets specially decorated trains for Christmas and collectibles. They are not HO. They are not O scale. They are roughly O scale trains built to run on HO track. Are you familiar with the various scales and track gauges? HO and On30 tend to have highly detailed and delicate parts easily broken off by youngsters. If your son is interested in trains you might be better off with a starter set in S or O scale (larger, less detail and easy to handle) themed with something that interests him. You can easily build you own set from online auctions of used equipment. Do you have a train store or is there a train show in your area?
No, this is HO scale for sure. Looks like some of the holiday sets are On30. But by that scale an F7a would be over a foot long. This is definitely not that long.
Every system is going to have some kind of drawback. I choose the Genie because I run BPRC (battery power remote control) and it is a lot easier to get the Genie into a loco rather than RC components. You could even consider Bachmann's EZ Command. It's simple and easy. You could look over at FreeRails for more information on DCC and BPRC. As noted before it all depends on what you really want. It's your railroad...do what makes you happy.
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