The Bachmann Spectrum series 0-4-0T includes a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. See and hear this On2 1/2 (On30) steam locomotive in action.
Video: Bachmann On2 1/2 Porter 0-4-0T
By Angela Cotey | December 22, 2011
| Last updated on February 11, 2021
See and his this DCC sound equipped Bachmann steam locomotive run on our model railroad
TCS keep alive can be installed to tsunami boards. Once installed the engines never stall again.
can you tell me in which issue I may find the article about the layout (mining operation) which was crafted using on30 scale equipment (Bachmann)
The exahust sound sound toy like commpared to the other sounds.
Would like to see the engine pushing or pulling cars in the video and with an engineer and fireman in the cab.
It looks and sounds great and I will be getting one of each but I wish you guys would fall into line and call them On30 like most others including manufacturers
Hi Garret,
Yes, On2 1/2 models (O scale 2 1/2 foot gauge, also referred to as On30) will run on standard HO gauge track.
Thanks for watching.
Dana Kawala
Senior editor
I bought a 0-4-2T and have found that it is very picky at most of my turnouts, losing power pick up. I have a feeling that is because the engine is quite light. I will have to add more weight to it. Other that the pick up problem, the engine runs beautifully everywhere else on my layout and the sound is excellent.
Yes I agree an HO model would be very much welcome! HO21/2 is a wide open market. I think Bachmann could make some money with an HO narrow gauge line of products.
it looks and runs good. The bell is a little loud compared to the whistle.
i like the engine, wish they come out with one ho
Seriously cute!
Does that run on HO standard gauge track ?
Nice little Bachmann engine. Sounds seem abit anemic though
Love Porters, and this one is no exception, but when will they make them in HO gauge? ;-(