I'm preparing to build an L-shaped switching layout using Micro-Engineering code 83 flex track and rail, and one spot in my plan calls for a #6 double crossover.  I am trying to decide between purchasing a Shinohara double crossover or purchasing a Fast Tracks double crossover template and building one myself.  For my current switching layout, I purchased a Fast Tracks code 83, #6 template for the turnouts, and the turnouts I built are very reliable.

I have an Athearn Genesis GP38-2 with a Tsunami decoder.  I'm interested in replacing its speaker with a Zimo sugar cube speaker. Can anyone make a recommendation as to speaker size?

Thanks!

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Blayne

I have an Athearn RTR SW1500, and its handrails are pretty flimsy.  I've seen other folks complain about Athearn loco handrails, too.

Athearn has another loco coming out soon (a GP40-2) that I'd like to have, but I'm sure it will have the same handrail issues.

Has anyone out there replaced the handrails on Athearn locos?  If so, with what did you replace them, and how did it work out?

Thanks!

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Blayne