I ordered a Bachmann/Spectrum 45 ton switcher engine in HO. My layout is not DCC nor is it straight DC. It is a home brewed PWM (250HZ). So the dual input (analog DC or DCC) decoder will have to go. I have other engines (some Spectrum) that were originally DCC but the modules were easily removed and replaced with a header that allows pure DC only operation. If I remember correctly the DC header may not be required as removal of the DCC module leaves the engine setup for DC only operation (???). But my old memory is not 100%, to say the least.

Ok, on another thread there is a VERY nice finish for a hopper car. The rest effect looks great.

The question is, how rusty did the inside of hoppers get. Note that I am modeling 1943.

Trying to find photos (preferably color) of hoppers insides is not easy.

-Doug M

Modeling the C&O New River Sub

Here is a finished scene on my ho scale layout, which is based loosely on the Winston-Salem southbound railway located in Winston-Salem, NC.  The GP-38's in the photo are of the N&W experimental paint scheme "F8" or "skunk" done in 1982.

Thanks,

Tim

I'm just getting back into the hobby after several years of inactivity. I like the looks and sound of both the S 4 and the SW 7. I've watched you tube videos of both units for sound. However, videos are sometimes jerky and jumpy.

How do both of these units perform in slow speed switching?

Any comments from owners of these models?

I'm planning on using an NCE procab DCC system for my small shelf switching layout.

Thanks