Locos - Rolling stock (general)
Atlas Loco - Wiring the lights
I've got an Atlas GP40-2(W) that I've been using as my test loco for the Ring system. Up to now, I've been running it with the shell off and the loco module plugged into the existing pc board while sitting on top of the chassis. I've determined there isn't enough room to comfortably house the loco module (1st generation LM-1), but removing the existing PC board provides a perfect spot for it. What I need to do is then wire the harness directly to the components.
Athearn Safety Caboose
To All: Another detailed safety caboose. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout
Larger Speaker for New Bachmann S4
Background Information:
I am primarily a model builder but recently became interested in DCC and sound decoders. So I am new to the current technologies. I recently purchased a Bachmann Sound Value S4 and NCE Power Cab. The engine runs great but I am a bit disappointed in the sound quality of the prime mover (There is not enough bass). I was planning on adding a full-functioning Soundtraxx but do not want to invest more money in the loco if the sound quality does not improve.
Question:
Dual Dissimilar Speakers for Better HO Steam Sound
When I introduced the idea of Dual Dissimilar Speakers back in 2006 it fell on deaf ears.
This really works, one speaker is full range say 220-20000Kz and the other has a middle range of about 550-6000Kz which gives a "woofer" sound:
I did the HO Bachmann Decapod before Bachmann offered them. I have a "what I did" at:
Tsunami in an On30 Bachmann Mogul Video
From my Tsunami in a Mogul article:
http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/mogul_tsunami/
Dual dissimilar speakers were used one full range and one-mid range to give it woof.
Greenwich & Johnsonville Caboose
To compliment my Greenwich & Johnsonville RS3, I'm working on a G&J caboose.
http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/misc-g/gj35823am.jpg
While the prototype is wood, I'm using a modified Atlas TM caboose as a reasonable stand in.
Nick
Canada Starch Tank Car
To All: Here is a project I finished recently. I will use this Canada Starch tank car to serve Union Starch & Refining on the layout. The decals were custom made for me by Ricky Rupp of Modern Rails Company. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout
iPhone speaker - you might not believe this
Since I've started hearing about people using cell phone speakers in their locomotives, and since my brother-in-law has a cell phone repair business, I asked if he had any spare speakers laying around. He gave me (despite my offers to pay him) a pair of iPhone speakers and as many dead cell phones as I cared to carry home. Today I decided to see how the iPhone speaker would sound.
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