Here is a small overview of adding a sound decoder to a Bachmann On30 Mogul. I used TCS Wow steam with a KA. The plan was to install all the pieces into the engine. In the end I had to install all the main pieces in the tender. Here it is in action 7/6/2025 and still not finished.


Philip

1st coat about half way done. Started this at the old forum. This is where it is as of May 2025. Sorry about the clutter.



Philip

New product but due to tariffs it may be a day or 2.

Heisler

More dirt: https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,39573.0.html

A few signs for my current modeling attempt.

Business is bad! Should of bought that salt business!

My weathering is also bad.

O scale National motors. Before Wiseman recast them.

I have noticed when uploading my pictures they load at full resolution. I have been using the option tab at 600x480 pixels to shrink them and they seem to be in ratio. Is 640 x 480 ok or should I go larger, such as 
1280x720?

I know at full resolution the user must scroll to see the loaded photos.

Thanks,
Philip       
 

So here is the 5 dollar O scale kit I found at a show in Evansville, In. It is a Saloon soon to be renamed juke joint. Not sure where this will go but follow along. The windows appear to be pre Grandt Line era plastic.

I'm trying to complete this half steam, half something critter. I'm not sure what it's powered by.
It is On30.

As of today it is clear coating awaiting decals, a headlight that I'm clueless about location with that radiator cap in the way and addition of final weathering.

The decals are a gift from the Poor Old and Neglected R/R, aka Dan.

The chassis is a Bachmann HO Prairie stripped and ground down to fit. I had to tap one of the wheelsets to accept a 00-80 screw. The original set-up was this pin that held everything together connecting to the steam chest. I'm not really liking the rear portion of the cab but the only solution was to build a mailbox structure to hide the motor. 

Upstairs is a plastic floor structure  On30 Bachmann Mogul cab. An HO C415 (1965 era) hood reconfigured with 3d doors. The exhaust, sand dome, coupler pocket, steps, and rear tank are 3d prints. The radiator cap is watch parts and a tiny flat head nail. The engineer is from Berkshire wagon driver. Fireman is Grandt Line. Bell is stock Bachmann On30.

I have been working on this off and on for a bit. Hope to finish it up soon.

Philip