BACHMANN SD40-2

[h2w]

I  just picked up an NYSW sd40-2 dcc on board. to me it runs really good and looks great . but It seems to be missing a couple pages of the manual.
seeing it had dcc on board and I don't plan on using the dcc for a while ( I'm Strictly DC block wiring) by using it with DC am I going to mess the engine up
how and what do I lubricate, I have not lubricated an engine yet
 where can I find a site that tells you the maintenance steps for this engine.
one thing I noticed is when I turn the throttle to 0 the engine will coast quite a bit is this normal.
ok thanks
 mark

[davefoxx]

If it's running well, don't lubricate it.  One of the worst things you can do to a locomotive is over-lubricate it.  If it's new, it's probably not in need of lubrication.

Your locomotive "coasts" to zero likely because it has a flywheel.  That's a good thing, because it helps the locomotive run smoothly by allowing it to coast over dirty spots on the track and start and stop with minimal jerky-jerky movement.

Hope this helps,
DFF

[Ian MacMillan]

Most are lubricated just fine if not a tad bit over done from the factory. As time goes on you can add Labelle gear oil to the towers, but that will be some time away.

[jwb]

It will run OK with the decoder, which is "dual mode". If you feel up to disassembly, you can replace the decoder with an 8-pin dummy plug included in the box, which will improve DC operation. When you go to DCC, you can replace the decoder by removing the dummy plug.