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LokSound consisting

Sun, 2017-03-19 02:57 — amsnick

Hi!

I have 2 Athearn Gennesis SD70ACes with LokSound select directs and the 73825 v8r5 up to date sound files installed.  I run on an NCE Pro radio system.

I like to run the two locomotives in a consist but have noticed that they fight when descending a 1.8% grade with a train behind.  I've trimmed the front one to pull a little harder because if they fight in a corner or the lead locomotive lags in a corner the ditch light lock horns and one tips over or derails.

Preferred DCC system for Loksound decoders

Sat, 2017-03-18 20:54 — VRS-Eric

I'm using an NCE Powercab to run my HO shelf layout.  Nearly all my regularly-used locos have ESU Loksound sound decoders.

I've had the NCE system for over 10 years and it's not working as well as it used to, partly due to age and partly due to some drops to the (carpeted) floor.  So, I'm considering getting a new system.

What are the Loksound-users out there using?  And, would you recommend that system?

eric

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Module With a Turntable Focus: Scenery Added

Sat, 2017-03-18 16:35 — trainmaster247

Here it is (I really should have taken progress photos) a small 1'x4' module. The scene includes an abandoned track by an old warehouse, three small shacks and of course two garden tracks with a turntable. This turntable took 3 separate designs eventually deciding on this one. The track is non powered and I will just push engines on it as it is more of a scenic than operational thing. Scenicking starts tomorrow and may be finished in the same time.

Kitbash Atlas Lumber Yard

Sat, 2017-03-18 13:22 — SGS Farms

After a couple of moves and layout re-builds, I still have one un-finished kitbash that remains on the back burner. In the modeling press prior to 1990, there was an article that showed how to use 3 Atlas HO scale lumber yard kitss to build a complex with 2 lumber yards on one side of the tracks and one on the other with a millwork room spanning over the tracks.  It may have been an Art Curren project but I can't seem to find the article. I am looking to finally finish this project adding the roof top details and fencing etc.

Lok Sound Direct decoder installation

Sat, 2017-03-18 10:31 — Amtrak AMD-103 ...

I would like to include Sound and LEDs into an Athearn RTR AMD-103/P42. I see Lok Sound offers s decoder which could fit my situation; the Direct version. Has anyone seen an installation procedure which could help someone installing such??? Thank You in advance for any information that you can provide.

 

 

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MP Scenery Products Vendor in the USA

Sat, 2017-03-18 04:16 — mikerhea

I was asked for this info by MRH so I thought it would be ok to post on my blog.

 

http://www.aqhobbies.com/default.asp

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New Haven NE6

Fri, 2017-03-17 22:46 — mike horton

recently weathered caboose

2 Rail O scale SD35 project (Newer Models Better performance)

Fri, 2017-03-17 09:02 — EGRX

Hello,

Taking on an upgrade project and need confirmation of my suspicions.

This is a 2 rail Atlas O SD35 . (The weathering is a work in progress, and can be easily changed smiley)

Project details to follow.

Eugene

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Colorado Front Range March 2017 Update

Fri, 2017-03-17 06:44 — mikedeverell

We are finishing up the Sugar Mill tracks and an over view of some of the operation that will be done at the mill. Some new tool review. We will start scenery in April for this area. Hope you enjoy this months update.

Mike

 


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