Okay, so, I'm new to Digitrax... I just took the plunge, and bought two SDXH166D Sound Decoders, and a PR3XTRA, and have been having a BLAST! After accidentally wiping one of my decoders, I had to learn how to replace the factory sounds rather quick like... I installed them, and LOVE them! (the motor part works a hell of a lot better than what I had before!)

Here’s an option for a unique unit train that would be a show stopper for a through freight on just about any large layout:

Photos credit: Iowa Interstate Railroad

I've been musing a great deal lately about my generation and their future in the hobby of model railroading.  Specifically, how will millennials leave their mark on the hobby?  What aspects will appeal to them?  How will they benefit it, and how, perhaps, will they hurt it?  I saw a blog post here that discussed teenagers in model railroading, which prompted me to write some thoughts down here, and offer some of my own opinions as a 25 yr. old model railroader.

Another use for those green stirring sticks from that corporate coffee company is uncoupling. I trim off the bottom circle and file each side down to a point and use them to uncouple cars. Easy to find on the layout because of the size and color.