02-29-2012, 05:39 AM
I got one of Bachmann's new DCC equipped Geeps as a base for possible kit bashing. The price is therefor key.
The engine is quite nice done. Painting, handrails etc. are well done. No grab irons etc. You may do it your self. Kadee whisker couplers fit without any problems. The lamps are LED with a very soft light orange tone. But not the ugly yellow or cold blue.
The Bachmann DCC decoder is great controlling the lamps but has no clue how to handle a motor
I replaced it (8-pin socket) with my preferred Zimo MX630 decoder. That is a good match. The engine runs fine after 15 minutes break in in each direction . Somewhat better than older Athearn RTR but can't fight Atlas etc.
To remove the shell you need to a) remove the screw and tank from the bottom b) remove two screws under the tank (they do not hold the motor) c) the couplers as usual. No problem.
In my opinion the engine is worth the price.
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The engine is quite nice done. Painting, handrails etc. are well done. No grab irons etc. You may do it your self. Kadee whisker couplers fit without any problems. The lamps are LED with a very soft light orange tone. But not the ugly yellow or cold blue.
The Bachmann DCC decoder is great controlling the lamps but has no clue how to handle a motor
I replaced it (8-pin socket) with my preferred Zimo MX630 decoder. That is a good match. The engine runs fine after 15 minutes break in in each direction . Somewhat better than older Athearn RTR but can't fight Atlas etc. To remove the shell you need to a) remove the screw and tank from the bottom b) remove two screws under the tank (they do not hold the motor) c) the couplers as usual. No problem.
In my opinion the engine is worth the price.
Reinhard