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    Athearn Genesis SD45-2 problems

    I believe the problem has been solved. But I don't know what the problem was because I changed brands on the loco and upgraded to a different controller. They didn't have anymore Athearn SD-45's for Erie Lackawanna so I ended up getting an EL Atlas gold series FM Train Master, and I upgraded the...
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    Athearn Genesis SD45-2 problems

    It is a quite large general hobby shop. The guys running the train section are in their 50's and seem quite knowledgeable. The wiring is just the 2 wires from the contoller to the track and the track is just an oval. The layout is just something to have so I can run the train while I'm...
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    Athearn Genesis SD45-2 problems

    Yes I am ready to start over. In my world if same thing blows up 3 times, something else is causing it. I don't see how it can be the track. The only other thing is the controller. Digitrax seems to have a good reputation. I don't know. The hobby shop is a rather large one here in south Florida...
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    Athearn Genesis SD45-2 problems

    I am new (2 weeks) to DCC. I am getting back into model trains after 35 years. Or at least I'm trying too. Here is the problem: 2 weeks ago I bought an Athearn Genesis SD45-2 with sound and a Digitrax Zephyr starter set. I only have a 4x8 layout with an oval to play with the train while I...
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