Bachmann 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Locomotive & Tender -- DCC Sound Value Equipped PERE MARQUETTE #1225 - HO Scale

$ 264.11

Score By Feature

Based on 24 ratings

Satisfaction

9.04

Value for money

9.17

Giftable

8.61

Packaging

8.69

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Product Description

The authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release, and blower are all included in the DCC sound locomotive.

A dual-mode digital command control decoder that can be used with any NMRA-compliant Digital Command Control system or a standard DC analog power pack.

On curves with a radius of 22" or more, this product performs best.

Couplers for the E-Z Mate Mark II

1:87 in HO Scale

Questions & Answers

What is dcc, and what does it stand for?

The voltage that is sent to the unit is controlled by DCC, which stands for digital command control. The standard DC engine, for example, moves in response to the variable voltage you choose, which is usually a dial. A DCC-equipped engine uses a constant voltage that is digitally delivered to the track, allowing the loco's DCC decoder to understand and decode the digital signal and respond appropriately. DC does not require any special setup; all it needs is a standard speed control and power source to function. Each engine must be equipped with a DCC control system in addition to a decoder. DC is usually simple to set up and inexpensive, whereas DCC can be quite costly due to the upfront costs of everything required. In the end, DCC provides the ability to control multiple locos and other electronics on the same track at the same time, as well as the added realism of sounds and ultra slow speeds that a standard DC setup would not allow.

Is it possible to run this on battery power?

Yes, it can be powered by DC.

Is the tender or the cab where the engine is located?

It's in the cab with you.

Is there a set of tracks included with this model? If not, what track specs do I need to purchase? Also, what is the required DC voltage?

Bachmann has two options for you. In both HO and N scales, there are four Berkshire locomotives. Neither is equipped with a sound system. Both DC and DCC control are supported by the DCC Sound Value equipped models. The voltage difference between the tracks in both control systems is typically 14 to 16 volts. DCC uses a square wave variable frequency alternating voltage while DC uses a fixed polarity variable voltage.

Selected User Reviews For Bachmann 2-8-4 Berkshire Steam Locomotive & Tender -- DCC Sound Value Equipped PERE MARQUETTE #1225 - HO Scale

Bachmann took my breath away

5/5

I was pleasantly surprised by this Bachmann engine. I like Kato engines with ESU decoders, but Kato HO is expensive, and ESU decoders are difficult to program in JMRI natively. In any case, my expectations for this loco were low to begin with. This one was well-done by Bachmann. The design is attractive, the locomotive is well-balanced, and the sound produced by this decoder is excellent. JMRI made it very easy to change the configuration. This decoder doesn't have any start-up or braking sounds, but when you turn on the track, the engine will make a steam sound, and as you drive, the chuffing sound will gradually speed up or slow down to match the speed you're using. I like to run my dcc engines at very low speeds, and this one can run smoothly and slowly at 4, which is very slow. I'm sure with a little more fiddling in JMRI I'll be able to fine tune things even more, but don't expect the same level of granularity as an ESU decoder, but this pleasantly surprised me. The front and rear lights are an excellent addition. The only other thing I'm going to see if I can do in JMRI is slow down the chuffing frequency, as I believe it's set a little too fast, and it's also a little too loud, but I know some people like it that way. All of my volume settings have been reduced for me. I hope this information is useful; I would highly recommend it, and after purchasing it, I would consider purchasing more Bachmann engines in the future. In addition, I'm using DCC with an Arduino motor driver and a Raspberry Pi.

Myra Crowley

| May 14, 2021

It works well

4/5

It performs admirably. It's designed for 22 curves, but it works perfectly on my 18s. With the DCC System, you can create amazing sound effects!.

Simone Fisher

| Nov 15, 2021

It's the third time around, and this time it's going to be different! This is the third installment of the two-part series

3/5

The first two of the four that I received had parts that had fallen off during shipping and didn't work properly.

Emery Williams

| Oct 20, 2021

Five out of five stars

5/5

This train is absolutely incredible. It performs admirably and produces excellent sound.

Elisabeth Baldwin

| May 09, 2021

This is fantastic

5/5

This is an excellent steam. The attention to detail, the sound, and the functionality are all excellent.

Andi Woodard

| Sep 04, 2021

Five out of five stars

5/5

Very good.

Ari Harrell

| Nov 07, 2021

That adds to the appeal of hobby railroads; the model has a lot of detail and is well-made

3/5

Bachmann's number two The Berkshire Steam Locomotive is one of four locomotives built by the Berkshire Steam Locomo Tender - PERE MARQUETTE 1225 PERE MARQUETTE 1225 PERE MARQUETTE 1225 PERE MARQUETTE 1225 PERE HO Scalebr>br>I was very excited to get this model because it offers a lot of features that make hobby railroads enjoyable. br>br>Model has great detail and good sound effects, but it has too many wheels and not enough weight to stay on the tracks! br>Unfortunately, it kept falling off the tracks, so I had to return it for a full refund.