Buy Bachmann EMD SD40-2 Santa FE (Yellow and Blue War Bonnet) Locomotive HO Scale, DCC On-BoardBachmann EMD SD40-2 Santa FE (Yellow and Blue War Bonnet) Locomotive HO Scale, DCC On-Board Product Description:
- DCC Equipped Locomotive for speed, direction and lighting
- Locomotive backed by Bachmann?s exclusive Limited Lifetime Warrantee
- HO Scale ? 1:87 - Conforms with NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) standards
Product Description
Scale, Category: HO Scale - Motive Power Item No: 60901 Name: DCC-Equipped EMD SD40-2 Roadname: Santa Fe Description: With these easy to use and affordable locomotives, you can digitally control speed, lighting, and direction. Compatible with all NMRA-compliant DCC systems. A previous version of this model is shown for illustration purposes.
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By Codi L Brooks
Loco came ready to go. Mechanically and cosmetically are good and sound condition. Well lubricated on arrival too. Would recommend for everyone.
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By zach
Got here super fast (ordered on Saturday, got here on Monday Christmas Eve) which is a plus. I like that this loco is backwards compatible with DC though it has DCC on board.Now the bad: I got the loco on December 24, 2012. Today is January 11, 2013 and I have already had issues with the loco. I connected it up to Bachmann's EZ Command Control DCC system as it has DCC on board. Within minutes the unit began malfunctioning. When it would pass over the plastic part of the EZ track switches, and reconnect to the metal part, a visible spark was seen and the unit would stop. The controller would also reset itself to the Number One position and all settings I had for the locomotive were reset. This happened, every time this particular loco went over a switch, left hand or right hand it didn't matter. I thought perhaps I had a short in my track, and placed an Athearn loco on the track and ran it with no issue, I tried again with another Athearn that I had purchased and again...no issue.Up until this point, the quality and durability of the items I've purchased from Bachmann were what kept me sold on the brand, though they had limited selection in the way of modern diesel locos, even going so far as to purchase their controller. What has changed my mind entirely about the brand is this. I called today to speak to a representative in the technical support department. I was put in to someone's voicemail. I dialed back and described the issue to the operator whom asked what was going on with the loco, and she told me that the product was shorting out and that I'd need to send it in for repair. No big deal. What killed me was the timeframe. She told me it could be 12 weeks or more before they could get to it. I promptly returned it through Amazon and went out locally and purchased another Athearn.Bachmann certainly has good prices, but I believe they lack in quality in some areas. I'm not impressed in the least in my experience with their line of DCC onboard locos as I've had a much better experience with Athearn and their quick plug line. I'm sorry Bachmann, but you've lost me as a consumer of your locos. Barely two weeks old and it's malfunctioning and 12 weeks to get a repair? Sorry guys...you lose.
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By A Customer
when I first got this train It was a dream but It was derailing every time it hit a curve but still it is a very good train!!!
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