GP40 Dcc Sound Value Equipped Diesel Locomotive - BNSF #3012 - N Scale

$ 170.70

Score By Feature

Based on 7 ratings

Packaging

9.25

Giftable

9.42

Customer service

9.67

Delivery

9.13

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Product Description

Factory-installed DCC sound decoder for GP40 realism; sounds include five prime movers, 16 acorns, multiple variations of seven Bell types, two air compressors, and three couplers, as well as a function-activated grade-crossing signal.

Dcc sound, econami decoder, dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder, directional dimming headlights, rule 17 dimming

E-Z Mate Mark II couplers in front and rear, precision motor, flywheel, die-cast frame, fine-scale handrails

On 11, he is at his best. Curves with a radius of 25" or more.

1:160 N scale

Questions & Answers

Will this engine work with standard Bachmann ez connect cars and run on a standard Bachmann ez track?

I've tested it on Bachmann EZ Track as well as standard N gage flex 80 track, and it works fine on both. I'm not sure what you mean by EZ connect cars, but there is an E-connect car available. They're called Z Mate II Couplers, and they're knuckle couplers that should work with the knuckle coupler that comes with this engine. I hope you found this information useful.

What else is required for me to hear the sound?

All you have to do is put it on your dcc track and connect it to your system, and the sound will turn on automatically when the system turns on. You must go into the cvcs' to change the different sounds if you want to change the sound. I hope this has been of assistance.

Is this engine capable of being used with a DCC train system?

Without a doubt. Simply replace the default 3 with your desired address and you're ready to go! It runs smoothly and the sound quality is excellent.

Selected User Reviews For GP40 Dcc Sound Value Equipped Diesel Locomotive - BNSF #3012 - N Scale

Older Bachmann locos, on the other hand, I despise

5/5

First and foremost, I haven't been a fan of Bachmann's Nscale locomotive line, as I own one of their older dash-type locomotives. I prefer Kato and Atlas Nscale but after seeing and reading about Bachmann's latest release of Nscale locos produced after 2018 with DCC/sound I decided to give them another chance. br> I prefer Kato and Atlas Nscale but after seeing and reading about Bachmann's latest release of Nscale locos produced after 2018 with DCC/sound I decided to pull the trigger and purchase the GP-80. It's a good thing I did! Excellent paint and graphics, as well as a smooth-running drivetrain and excellent sound. I've been running it as much as possible and have about 3 runs under my belt already. Even after 5 hours of use, it still runs like new. It stuttered at first, but after a quick clean of the wheels, it ran smoothly. At crawling speeds, it's not as smooth as Kato or Atlas, but it's close enough. As of now, I'm pleased to see Bachmann has stepped up their game and produced a far superior product; I also run this MU'ed/consist with an Atlas GP-100. 35, and they practically run at the same speed, which is nice because it eliminates the need to set cv's to match speed. br> If any issues arise, I will let you know. br>br>Video Note: The loco's rear light flickers only in the video due to the FPS, but it is not visible in person.