Hi I posted earlier looking for a spec sheet /parts breakdown sheet for a bachman spectrum dash 8-40. I think the loco is about 10 years old. I tried contacting Bachman but they don’t seem interested in helping me If anyone has a copy i would appreciate you sending it to me. I want to install a decoder and would like to know what i am doing.
pwolf118@msn.com.
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The 8-40c is a split frame design. You have to remove the shell, separate the frame halves and insulate the motor pickups (they contact thier respective frame halves with copper strips to get current) Then you need to take a Dremel
and cut some slits in the side of the frame as wire pass throughs. Reassemble the frame, being VERY carefull the get the insulators back in place and not to bend up the frame wipers on the top of the trucks. Drill and tap 2 2-56 screws on top of the frame halves and hook the red and black wires to them, hook up the motor leads, then hook up the light wiring and you are done!
This procedure works on all the Spectrum split frame engines, if you can give me a day or so, I can email you step by step pics of me doing a Baby Trainmaster. The procedure is the same.
Thanks I can wait appreciate your help
Paul
Check your e-mail. You should have a 5 page (I think) article with color photos attached. D/L it, then open it in Word. Let me know if you have any questions and have fun![:D]