well got a loco and track cleaner car running up and down and back and forth in the yard.

but the loco was set for default of 03, tried to set to the rd number (75). now nothing. not on 03 or 75. but the loco is making idling sound effects just sitting there. tried to "reset" but nothing.

digatrex dcs51, athern sd70M-2 genesis dcc with sound.

what did i mess up?

Atlas turnout rivets sometimes fail through a shearing action that causes the rivet "head" to separate.  If the turnout is in place it is often difficult, if not impossible, to remove without further damaging the turnout assembly.  There are 1/16" pop rivets that would fit the tab/throwbar hole but I can't find a rivet tool smaller than 1/32".  Anyone????

I have a couple of these old Athearn Blue Box frames (40017 and similar) and I am looking to put some trucks on them. Will any of the modern Athearn power trucks fit on these frames, and which ones? Are there any non-Athearn trucks from another manufacturer that will fit on these frames?

Attached is a photo of a layout with an object that is unknown to me.  I don't know what the object is, or it's purpose.  It sort of looks like a clothesline with chains hanging from the horizontal pipe.  (I know it's not a clothesline :o)  Can someone please identify the metal structure that spans above the track? Thank you.

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