Bachmann function lists wanted

[russ p]

Does anyone have or know where I can obtain function lists for the rail exclusive 37s 37501/2 and the early sound fitted class 40 mine is D211

Since I've actually started running trains properly I've noticed the more recent stuff is much nicer to operate with features such as brake and drive hold

[grriff]

I'm not clear whether you are looking to change CVs in your existing decoders (which probably don't have your required options) or buy new decoders, in which case you don't need Bachmann. I'd phone up any retailer specialising in DCC. 

[russ p]

1 hour ago, grriff said:

I'm not clear whether you are looking to change CVs in your existing decoders (which probably don't have your required options) or buy new decoders, in which case you don't need Bachmann. I'd phone up any retailer specialising in DCC. 

Hi Grrriff

No I'm just after a list of what function does what I take it it's not possible to reflow older decoders with the newer files ?

[grriff]

It's unlikely that you can reflow older decoders with newer files. 

You ask, 'What function does what? ' This depends on the decoder you choose, especially when it comes to sound functions. Bachmann sometimes use Zimo decoders and a good starting place would be to download the Zimo manual which you can find from Google. 

[pauliebanger]

Russ.

 

Whilst the ZIMO decoder manuals are a cracking read, they will not help you with this request.

 

(Don't bother with Goolge, here's a direct link: http://www.zimo.at/web2010/documents/MX-small-decoders_EN.pdf)

 

Bachmann did not use ZIMO sound decoders when these models were commissioned by RAIL EXCLUSIVE. Most likely will be ESU V3.0, V3.5 or (unlikely) V4.0.*

 

These would have had sounds from Steve Weeks at SWD, probably not even specifically for Bachmann (or RAIL EXCLUSIVE).

 

(Incidentally, if they had been ZIMO sound decoders, you would ost certainly have been able to update the decoder software to include the options you mention plus any MX sound project you like).

 

This is because all ZIMO MX projects and software are backwardly compatible with all former and current ZIMO sound decoders (except one very old large scale decoder, obsolete for a dozen years or more).

 

Just in case this was not a factory fitted sound decoder, read CV8. The value in that CV is the NMRA manufacturer's ID, which can be referenced here:

 

Try South West Digital or RAIL EXCLUSIVE for the lists you require.

 

Best regards,

 

Paul

Edited January 27, 2022 by pauliebanger