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Morebassman

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BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
« on: January 27, 2023, 12:31:32 AM »
Has anyone tried to convert the Bachmann Spectrum Amtrak Acela to RailPro?
I'm not familiar with Bachmann and I would like some pointers before I dive into this project. I haven't yet purchased one, since a set is about $400.00.
The size of the railpro module is what concerns me. Will it fit?
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KB02

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Re: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2023, 06:28:08 AM »
Pop the shell and see what you've got underneath. Is it DCC ready or Dual mode?
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Re: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2023, 01:22:28 PM »
 I haven't yet purchased one, since a set is about $400.00.
The size of the railpro module is what concerns me. Will it fit?
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Re: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2023, 10:45:08 PM »
This may help? https://roundhouseworkshops.wordpress.com/2022/01/16/bachmann-acela-adding-dcc-sound-leds/ .

I've no idea if the internals (size and shape of the weight) have changed in time but I wouldn't think it would have. As there is more than one thing called Acela TCS  also has an install page for the double ended Acela locomotives.

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Re: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2023, 01:45:09 AM »
Thanks! That helps a lot. Looks like I can do an install. Now I have to work the price within my budget.
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