Have a video of the updated On30 Bachmann Mogul.

Am sure the question is "Is the updated version worth the price?"

Having done the conversion on an analog, price-wise:

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All prices with shipping

Street Price of Update with sound $298.85  

Street price Analog Mogul $100.90

Connectors $6

Phosphor bronze sheet $6

Speakers $12

I was wondering what is now going to happen to steam trips after the accident that killed a woman standing to close to the tracks. Will this be the end of all trains rides because of insurance cost getting out of reach, like it is already, or will this be a wakeup call to make people stand away from the track, or now be run off because the railroads won't want anyone near the rails. Maybe fences will be put up to keep people away from the tracks, or police running you off or in worst case taking you to jail.

I'm afraid this post must start on a bit of a sad note.  A couple of years ago, I used a 3D printed cab and scratchbuilt water tank to convert a Bachmann On30 2-6-0 to a 2-6-2 saddle tank engine.  Although it looked good, it didn't run as well as I would have liked.  A few weeks ago, I took it apart to try to tune it up, and add a currentkeeper to improve power pickup.  Unfortunately during this, it took an accidental express trip to concrete junction.  Most of the damage was to the body, and I did try to repair it.  Unfortunately, my efforts were not s