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Atlas Silver FM Train Master DCC Light Conversion

Good evening...I'm working on converting an Atlas Master Silver locomotive to DCC/Sound.  Question is, can I use the light boards that come installed or do I need to find a lighting kit for the conversion?  Been awhile since I did a decoder install and this is the first of these light boards I've encountered.  Any suggestions would be helpful for sure.  Thanks!

An assessment of the Kato P42 engine

Normally a multiple sample set of tests is required before any statement can be made with certainty.  
However, recently a Kato P42 Amtrak engine with the motors in the trucks was made available for 
testing.   

The results of this engine's initial tests were such that a summary of this single test was justified.   

While looking at individual parameters the uniqueness may not stand out, when looking at the 
performance overall the unit is in a class by itself. 

N&W Alco RS-11 Air Intake Vents/Shutters

Hello

Today I have a product to share with you that has been missing until very recently.

The story began with a pair of "NW" RS-11s from Atlas dating back to mid-2000s. When I decided a year or two ago to keep their factory paint and make them more prototypically accurate, I discovered a body modification. All N&W purchased RS-11s had shutters/vents added over the air intakes at some point in the early 60s. I searched Walthers and other places for possible solutions, but couldn't come up with any leads.

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IAIS's West End - Upgrading the Atlas Trainman RS32/RS36

Yesterday I finished detailing and modifying a factory painted Atlas Trainman RS36 to represent Iowa Interstate 900.  These RS36s, and sister Atlas Trainman RS32s, are great running, affordable models, making them perfect subjects for upgrades, so I thought I'd document what I did in case it benefits others out there.  Since IAIS 900 is black, I thought it'd be easiest to show the new details now, before they're painted and the model is weathered.  Photos follow in the next post.

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ATSF FT #146

This is a modified Hallmark Samhongsa FT LA set made to represent #146 used in Bakersfield for local work and Tehachapi helper assignments before the Geeps arrived in 1950. They broke up a 4 unit set, added footboards to lead unit (L) and the rear of the booster (A). There were also additional airlines to the right side of the L unit, handrails, backup headlight from a steamer,reverse running marker light.rear horn and tool boxes under the rear of the A unit. I needed to add extra pickup wipers to the trucks to improve operation. It has a Tsunami TSU-1000.

Engine Weight impact on Draw bar force

Over the last several months, I have been testing a number of HO engines for various performance features.  These tests have been all DC.  The same section of level track has been used of all of this data.  The section is cleaned daily.

ConCor N-scale Turbine

Several years ago ConCor announced a production of U50 and Veranda Turbine and offered the opportunity to preorder for delivery sometime in 2013, so I preordered both but have heard absolutely nothing since, their website still shows the original announcement and some excuse about complexity of the project.

What is your opinion, will they ever deliver or should the product be considered vaporware to be forgotten.

Peter

SD40-2 MRS

Hi,

my name is Bart and i'm new here. That Brazilian loco i have built for my friend who collects models from booths Americas. Proto EMD SD40-2 number 5213-5 was built by Macosa in Spain under license. I have started on blue box athearn sd40-2, with some own built parts and few from DA, DW, C&Co and athearn RTR.

Blue Box Radio Control Conversion

I've converted an Athearn blue box SW1500 to radio control using Stanton and DelTang components.

Athearn SW1500 Radio Control Conversion

I've documented the conversion on my railroad's blog at smallurbanrails.wordpress.com .

Let me know what you think.


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