Decoder for Bachmann Spectrum 2-6-6-2 (#82652) N scale

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Anyone put a decoder in this N-scale loco? If so, which one did you use. There’s not a lot of space available. Any help would be appreciated!

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Hi Glen, the decoder that has been recommended by Litchfield Station for just motor and lights (not sound) is the Lenz Silver MP. I just received my loco as well and asked the same question. I trust their recommendation. They also offer a special Tsunami sound kit for $125.00.

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Do it right the first time. Install a tsunami in there…nothing else.

David

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I just took advantage of the Micro-Mark sale and got one of the 2-6-6-2’s last week. I installed a Digitrax DH-123 yesterday and the engine runs fine. It only took about 3 minutes to install.

I think there’s enough room for a Tsunami and I’ll install one of those sound decoders when I get another one. When I install a Tsunami I remove everything that Bachmann has in the tender and hard-wire it to the Bachmann plugs. It’s easy and getting rid of the original circuit board provides a lot of extra room. I’ve done several Bachmann Decapods and a P2K 0-6-0 that way.

Roger

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Thanks Dave, I would love to put a Tsunami in. I guess I should have said this is an N scale Bachmann. Will a Tsunami still fit? If so, where can I get a schematic for the wiring?

Thanks again for all your responses.

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Ah…this changes things. The only thing that would really work, and work well would be the LokSound Micro decoder. Its a bit more pricey, but it is made for N scale and would fit with no issues.

David

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Thanks David. The Loksound Micro sounds perfect. (Pun intended!) I’ll put one in as soon as I have a bit more $$$!

I’ll let you know how it works out.

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Itll cost you a few more bucks, but itll be worth it.

David