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RailPro => RailPro Specific Help & Discussion => Topic started by: Morebassman on January 27, 2023, 12:31:32 AM

Title: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
Post by: Morebassman 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?

Title: Re: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
Post by: KB02 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?

Title: Re: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
Post by: Morebassman 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?

Title: Re: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
Post by: G8B4Life on February 17, 2023, 10:45:08 PM

This may help? https://roundhouseworkshops.wordpress.com/2022/01/16/bachmann-acela-adding-dcc-sound-leds/ (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.

- Tim

Title: Re: BACHMANN SPECTRUM AMTRAK ACELA
Post by: Morebassman 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.