Well, it would have to be moving pictures if there's power on it. It runs forward all the time, the reverse board apparently doesn't work! The audio is so low you can't really hear it either, especially the bell, it's totally inaudible unless you really listen for it! All in all, a poor initial quality showing for the unit.
I fiddled with it on the bench and got the reverse unit to work, I think the switch needs replacement, had to exercise it a dozen times and it now runs in both directions. Bachmann also hasn't learned the lesson of the cheap plastic railings yet either.
On the flip side, it's a decent looking unit. However, any command conversion will be omitting the electrocouplers, they used the exact same power trucks and coupler design as the 44-Ton locomotive, those were a NIGHTMARE to convert to electrocouplers!
I set my track voltage through the TIU to the minimum possible, 2V. That still results in the engine running at a pretty good clip with a jackrabbit start, no finesse with this one! 
Obviously, since I would target a command upgrade, most of this is moot, that will all be history with new electronics.
Not a bad puller considering. Here it is with 13 tank cars going down and up my 2.5% grade.
It's already looking a little different, needs some upgrades! 
