why these types of decoders Smudge and not the smaller digitrax type?The two Decoder Buddy's arrived this morning, one is destined for my Bachmann MO-PAC GE 830-7
I bought two just in case I blow the first one.
You're thinking of the wire type, I could have, they would fit, but for the price of something like a Digitrax126PS I can get 2 Decoder-Buddys, and as I have 3X21-pin 4-function decoders doing nothing, why not use them instead of buying yet another decoder.why these types of decoders Smudge and not the smaller digitrax type?
Okay, wasn’t sureYou're thinking of the wire type, I could have, they would fit, but for the price of something like a Digitrax126PS I can get 2 Decoder-Buddys, and as I have 3X21-pin 4-function decoders doing nothing, why not use them instead of buying yet another decoder.
And as there's more than enough room in the Bachmann GE 830 for one I might as well.
While I've been on vacation I've found a load of electronic stuff I forgot I had, I'm just trying to use stuff up with minimal (or no) extra cost. The 21-pin I found don't play well with the more up-market stuff like Genisis or ScaleTrains, which is why I replaced them.Okay, wasn’t sure
I found the Evemodel cars roll very smoothly, but yes, detail is not the best.Good morning, it’s 12:10am in Wisconsin as I start typing this. Made it through the mega snow event that actually has lived up to the hype of the last 3 days. A good day over all as even the mail delivery person made it to the mailbox and front porch today
While I am adjusting my model eras I’ve been searching for 6 axle diesels to expand the fleet. I like Soundtraxx Tsunami2 decoders and Genesis diesels. I have decided on 2 eras, 2010 and 2020. These will fit the early time frame
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Intermodal also showed today in a big way
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These were so very inexpensive on EBay I knew they were knockoffs and I believe I am correct. Normally I refuse to deal with knockoffs but a weathering client kept bugging as the Walters Scenemaster and Atlas container would be 4x the $$$ I spend on the containers. If these 2 Well cars from Evemodels are not knock offs from Walthers cars I’m not sure what is. Manufactured in China but the company is based in the UK and Germany per the packaging. Decent cars at 50% of the cost other brands‘ cars. Brake line detailing is minimal but that’s about it. The car looks right and with weathering, better wheels and couplers (normal upgrades) will not be a distraction amongst the better intermodal fleet
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See told u it was a good day!
I added some metal 33” wheels and reamed the trucks. Not much improvement. Then I added a a couple fiber gray washers from Kadee to the bolster and they rolled better but are still very Light. I then grabbed a couple 40’ containers that have Pennie’s added inside to add 2.5 ounces to the container and now the cars both roll very nicely. But, now the coupler heights need playing with as they have become too high. They are going to work in nicely to the fleet. A friend just this morning was over to help on these 2 cars. We just ordered another 10 to split. He left for the LHS to buy more of the Kadee washers of different thicknesses. He’ll be back. Weathering will help the appearance of these cars drawing the eye away from the lack of details.I found the Evemodel cars roll very smoothly, but yes, detail is not the best.
I have observed that everything from Evemodels is a knock off of someone else.If these 2 Well cars from Evemodels are not knock offs from Walthers cars I’m not sure what is.
Once again I find myself way behind in things to post to this thread. For Christmas my wife was excited to buy me trains and spent a bunch trying to upgrade my Christmas forest collection. Unfortunately she purchased mostly toy train stuff. Thanks to the friendly people at MB Kline I was able to send most of it back, and get replacements. Since it is the thought that counts I consider these as things she purchased for me.This thread would pertain to any Model Railroad related items you ordered and received for your MRR or other.
So include your picture and tell us about it and even give your review or reasons for obtaining the item or items.
That is magnificent! It is more than worthy of a second post in Christmas Trees, Trains and MoreOnce again I find myself way behind in things to post to this thread. For Christmas my wife was excited to buy me trains and spent a bunch trying to upgrade my Christmas forest collection. Unfortunately she purchased mostly toy train stuff. Thanks to the friendly people at MB Kline I was able to send most of it back, and get replacements. Since it is the thought that counts I consider these as things she purchased for me.
Here is the star of the show. A Lionel O-gauge - Scale E8 AA set. It is a glorious model with all the MU cables, window wipers, hatch lift rings, ice breakers, and grab irons as added on detail. The nose seems a tad bit pointy for an E unit, but I don't know if that is true or if it is just the optical effect difference between all my HO models vs this larger scale. They have fan driven controllable smoke output, all the lighting is programmable (defaults to direction controlled) I don't like the roof strobe, but I know it is era correct. The only thing not so nice is the oversized and truck mounted couplers. Unfortunately, the truck mounting is essential to allow it to navigate an O-54 curve (27" radius), and the couplers just to match Lionel history. It is typical Lionel, in that it can be run on straight AC power, their TMCC or Legacy command systems, as well as the bluetooth phone wireless interface, or even a Lion Chief controller (which I believe is DCC under the covers). I've not had the opportunity to run it yet. When I go to clean up the Christmas Forest I will take it with me and run there before I disassemble the tracks for the season. But, I have no doubt it will be smooth and silky sliding down the rails.
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I thought about cross posting it there. Just only had a minute at my lunch break. It is too bad this forum software doesn't have the cross thread post feature.That is magnificent! It is more than worthy of a second post in Christmas Trees, Trains and More
Love the easy button, great haulPretty pale in comparison to the other purchases above, but I do not have any room for any more rolling stock, however always room for a couple trees and some scenery supplies:
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While most seem to make their own white glue, I like the Scenic Cement for 1) shelf life, 2) soaks in good 3) don't get a bubble 4) convenience
The rusty rail track painter - I have used many of these and I think they are fine. Takes patience, just like a lot of model RR stuff
Trees, I have made all my own in the past but decided to press the "easy button".
All this package from Hobbylinc.
Future Fun! Dave LASM