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I finally got the GS4 replacement for the first piece of junk that derailed, shorted out, and should have never been released. So first when I opened the tender to put the DCC decoder in all the parts fell out. The weight, and the brass connections that hold the board. So after spending 45...

I have a DS64 installed and it was programmed and operated fine. I hooked another DS64 to the LocoNet and was prepared to hook-up additional switches to the next DS64. But before I started I checked the switches programmed on the original unit and nothing! No response. I tried resetting the...

I went craze and purchased a Topside Creeper. Why you ask? Because some people, determined to show their ignorance build layouts with a back corner or two out of reach unless one can convince Spiderman to become a model railroader, more specifically your hogger. Since I failed in contacting...

This evening I got the remainder of the scenery in place around the storage tank. Here is the finished (???) project. Is anything on the layout or the layout really finished?

This is an old and nearly forgotten storage tank. I don't remember who produced it. It's plastic and has been in a box covered with an ugly attempt to weather it 12+ years ago. I saw it last night and thought, "hey, all this needs is a new coat of paint, the old decal removed and and some...

As I crossed over the KCS yard I couldn't believe what I saw. Normally road power by passes CC. Could it be??? I made a quick exit, a fast turnaround while fumbling for my camera from under the seat, all the while thinking I was mistaken, maybe BNSF which shows up on occasion. But no! There...

Gang, I decided to take the plunge and start replacing plastic wheels with metal. But, come to find out, metal wheels are not available. At least the Fox Valley metal wheels. I haven't found an online dealer that has 100 packs in stock. In fact George told me that Fox Vally has even stopped...

Ok, here’s the story. I sent my Challenger to a dealer to have a Soundtraxx Tsunami installed to replace the MRC due to really poor performance. I got the loco back in a reasonable time and when I set it on the track it would hardly move. The sound performed in relation to the throttle speed...

I spent most of my Friday on a Paper Creek N scale building kit that I have had on the shelf for nearly three years. The delay in tackling the construction was a fear of the kit. Well some of it was well founded, it didn't fall together and it is all paper, but I am pleased with the outcome so...

Saturday night baths are back! The new water tower is operational.

This is the third layout the plant, in some form, has functioned. The part that make up the entire scene are mostly 12-15 years old and have been salvaged and re-used, as they are here. New modelers, never throw away anything. Save every scrap, every leftover part.

I installed decoders in my PA-1 and E8's (Kato). The PA's are running fine, but the E8's are giving me fits! I can gently push on the top of the plug over the decoder and get them to move, but nothing else seems to help. I taped the plug down, and nada. I taped the back of the decoder and nada...

While operating yesterday there was an unusual sound? Several beeps, more like a honk, and then it stopped? (no shorts or other obvious problems) This is on a Digitrax Super Chief system. I shut down the power to the track and then turned off the system completely. Turning it back on, nothing...

I want to weather a repair shop/gas station. Normally I use powers and dry brushing, maybe other stuff, but this time I want to airbrush a general weathering, like the accumulation of dust & dirt and age from sitting on the corner for the last forty years... Any suggestions of colors to mix. I...

What a great location to train watch. Tall pines, cool breeze, all the comforts of home, and a train every few minutes. Wow! Or, how I spent a rainy weekend...

The latest addition is nearly finished. But is anything really "finished" on a model railroad?

So I got a F7 and a DN163l13. Following the instructions I removed the leads for the headlight and re-installed them on the decoder. I programmed the decoder and the lights worked fine and the engine ran beautifully. BUT!!! When I turned off the headlights the F7 took off at light speed and...

I purchased three Digitrax Dn163K0d decoders for my F40PH's. I installed the first one and it programmed and ran wonderfully. The second and third would program, change lighting directions when direction was changed, but no turn the motor? I can push down on the plug on one of the two and it...

I found this old gal switching a plant at Ingleside this morning. She's still earning her keep... Doc

A few weeks ago we had a topic about a particular internet dealer who was judged to provide lousy service. Who was in fact downright deceitful in their business dealings. I pointed out that I had posted to a topic on this dealer on another forum and was not only slammed by an administrator but...