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    Programming a Digitrax SDH164D decoder to Thomas the Tank Engine sound scheme

    Would anyone know of someone that I could pay to change the sounds on a Digitrax SDH164D decoder to Thomas the Tank Engine? Thanks!
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    DCC lights only decoder and keep alive taped down on the inside of the comet cab car. pinterest.com/pin/130956301637235953/ Drilled small holes through the weight and the frame to connect to the track pickups, then soldered the wires right to the metal pickups of the trucks. (Make sure the...
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    I've been working off and on with the U34CH Nose Light. This is what I have so far. http://pinterest.com/pin/130956301637358214/ Still a work in progress, but I thought I'd share.
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    I was able to find a caliper, just waiting for it to come in the mail. On a side note, I've been working on the comet cab car, and have some pictures. This is what it looks like so far. pinterest.com/pin/130956301637195083/ I've been primarily focused on the crappy Walthers trucks...
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    Awesome! I will have to go and find one. Thanks!
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    So I've gotten all the suggested pieces in. I was wondering, what do you use to get such fine measurements in point inches? I'm a bit of a perfectionist myself, and I would like to get as close to your suggested measures as I can. Thanks!
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    Speaker for a U34CH with Tsunami Decoder

    I was able to trim the rear weight off and install the speaker to the frame. Pictures: Side of the U34CH Top Down of the U34CH
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    That's awesome! Thanks for the info! I will have to get the parts in and get started.
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    Speaker for a U34CH with Tsunami Decoder

    Thanks for your help! I will have pictures soon.
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    Thanks for taking a look!
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    I plan on using some styrene to create the nose light. Any ideas what size the square should be? http://www.railpace.com/photogallery/old/0198-njt4159.jpg I know that sunrise enterprises made the h-109 NP nose light which is what I'd be copying, but I don't have anything to go off of.
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    Speaker for a U34CH with Tsunami Decoder

    I've installed a Tsunami Decoder in a NJT U34CH and need some help with finding room for a speaker. http://pinterest.com/pin/130956301637111416/ I originally thought I could fit a 1 inch round speaker in the cab, but as the picture I have linked shows, there are two weights on the front and...
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    I'd like to put a nose light on the U34CH. Any one know of any suggestions? Thanks!
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    New Jersey Transit RiverLine Model

    Does anyone know if there are or plan to be a New Jersey Transit RiverLine model available in HO scale? The closest I've found so far is a manufacturer named Piko. Thanks!
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    Walthers Comet Cab II, NJ Transit detailing help

    Bought. Thanks!
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