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Struggling to get my loco to behave using a TCS T4X decoder
Hi all, I've got a Athearn RTR SW1500 that I'm struggling to set up. I won it on e-bay and it came with an NCE decoder build in. This decoder was very basic however (it was an N scale decoder to boot), and I couldn't coax any low speed performance out of it. In fact, I needed to increase the throttle when it would suddenly start to move, but not good enough for switching. I still had a TCS T4X decoder sitting around, which I had used previously in another loco before that one was converted to a sound equiped decoder.
1925 Ingersoll Rand Boxcab in N scale?
I have struck up an email thread with a designer on Shapeways. He has designed a boxcab for multiple scales from TT to On30 scales. However, he doesn't offer anything in N scale, yet. We are emailing back and forth about him re-scaling his designs for N scale and fitting a currently available chassis. He is interested and had this idea on the back burner.
Two questions have come up which I thought I would throw out here for cussing and discussing.
Bachmann On30 4-6-0 query
I'm seriously considering purchasing a Bachmann On30 4-6-0 w/ DCC/Sound. Anyone here have any experience with this engine? How does it run? How does it sound? Etc. It'll likely be running on ME On30 c/83 flextrak with #5 turnouts and 24" to 30" curves, no grades. Any input will be appreciated!
A question about Fome-Cor board
I have heard of folks making building flats, backdrops and structure mockups using foam core board. Where do you get yours and what is it faced with? I somehow got my self on the mailing list of U.S. Plastics, and they offer this product called Fome-Cor (item #44121) http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=31148&catid=715
When Animals ATTACK.....
I had to store my Time Saver layout in the garage over the winter and this is what happened. Some animal got in and stayed a few weeks and he was eating the scenery. I think it was a squirrel....These photos are after I cleaned up the mess, but he/it even chewed up one of the vehicles. So.... BEWARE when Animals ATTACK.
MRH 120 Day Challenge - Post No. 01 - In the beginning
I accepted the MRH challenge and plan on completing the mountain area on the Richlawn Railroad. Here's what the area looks like today: I do have some work completed on the foam base - the hillside, tunnel & the retention pond has been dug.
Here's what the area looks like with the section removed.
One way to pack
Many of you have been following my blog on building Kevin's Grandpa Sam's place at:
http://kevinkreaganhouse.blogspot.com/
The structure is completed and I was faced with the problem of how to package it to safely ship it from North Georgia to Washington state. The final package weighted 3.88 pounds and looks like it will make it OK. Please check out the link above for pictures and details on the blog that documents the assembly of the structure and the packaging.
Old Town Houses
To All: Here is a recent scratch built town house project that has seen better days. It will be installed on a hill next to a street leading to a railroad crossing.
Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St.Louis Rail Group Layout
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