Never having tried it before, I thought I'd try a consist today (taking a break from building to actually run some trains).

Did the Google search to see how it's done - to speed match, most say start with CV5.  Turns out 2 of the 3 locos I want to consist don't have a CV5, or at least it doesn't show up in JMRI.  (I use JMRI to program my decoders rather than my cab.)

My mother in law was nice enough a couple years ago to buy me a Bachmann 2-8-0 Spectrum consolidation locomotive in N scale.

I didn't have a place for it on the layout at that time so after a very brief test run it just sat on my display shelf till last week. It came into service as my Bachmann F9 loco stripped the white plastic worm gears and isn't running any more.

The parts for the F unit are cheap and easy to change but Bachmann doesn't have any so repairs aren't possible apparently.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the best LED light to install in a Athearn Blue Box locomotive and where can I get these lights? I also would appreciate any ideas on how to install them. Thank you.

I'm trying to update the C&O/PM E7 from Walthers/Proto 2000 to a late 1960's C&O number. I found I easily removed the 'Pere Marquette' and the unit number on the side of the loco by soaking the lettering with Micro Sol for a few minutes and rubbing it off with a Q-Tip. Now, all I have to do is change the number on the numberboard.