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  1. J

    good cheap dcc starter unit

    Ain't that the truth..lol:D
  2. J

    where do u buy your locos

    I get most of mine off of e-bay.I have no LHS nowhere near me.I would have to drive 140 plus mile to hobby town usa . There is no train shops around but a 4 plus hour drive.I did that last weekend to try out a NCE and a Digitrax.I brought home a Digirtax.Anyways I buy off of ebay.
  3. J

    what system do you run.

    Will I got back from a long road trip to try out a Digitrax Zephyr Xtra and a NCE Power cab. I came home with a Digitrax Zephyr Xtra:D.I don't care if is a little hard to put together.But once I get the hang if it It will be no troubles.I know it don't have remote thottle but I can always add...
  4. J

    Athearn BB or RTR Locos what is the big Diff

    I would like to know myself how to tune them up being most of my fleet is athearn.. Jason K
  5. J

    What Kinda paint used on Locos

    Where do I order it at? I have no LHS around. The closest one is 140 miles from me. Thanks Jason K
  6. J

    What Kinda paint used on Locos

    I never haerd of this names of paints. Where do you get them at?. Thanks Jason K
  7. J

    What Kinda paint used on Locos

    I have a few airbrushs.I would like too know what is the best overall paint for painting locos.Easy to apply and nice finish too.Please Help I am putting in a order here soon for paint. Thanks Jason
  8. J

    DCC in a Genesis Athearn USRA 2-8-2 ???

    Great I plan on getting one off of ebay friday.Thanks
  9. J

    Athearn BB or RTR Locos what is the big Diff

    Thanks for the info guys
  10. J

    DCC in a Genesis Athearn USRA 2-8-2 ???

    I am look at Genesis Athearn USRA 2-8-2 can a person install a soundtrax decoder with sound in it???:confused: Thanks Jason K
  11. J

    Athearn BB or RTR Locos what is the big Diff

    I have two BB's and 2 rtr I have took them apart to see the diff.I will say I do like the BB with mostly all wire.The RTR has cooper plates that are bent.Now Y did they go to that for cooper plates for.And do the rtrs have better motors in them? Or are they the same??? Now for details: What...
  12. J

    good cheap dcc starter unit

    I like the digitrax Zephyr for one you can run DC locos on it by putting in a code plus or run dcc.Yes the throttle is stationary but you can always add a remote throttle on it or even wireless. and it costs alittle more like 10 or 20 bucks more then a nce but I think it is worth it.I am heading...
  13. J

    rivarossi Challanger DCC Need Help

    I am looking at a HO rivarossi union pacific challanger. I was wondering and a person install a DCC unit in it?? Thanks Jason K
  14. J

    DCC Questions

    Here's a link on the Zepher.Make sure you watch the whole vid.I hope this helps http://beta.digitrax.com/support/video-depot/products/starter-sets/zepx/ I know this made me lean more to the digitrax then the nce Jason
  15. J

    First Air Brush

    Thank You Espeefan. Jason
  16. J

    DCC Questions

    I know like Motley said you can run dc on a digitrax system.The DCC zepher does do that and you can get from a link on here for 170.00.I know that is one of the big selling points to me and you hook up usb link too. I am looking at both the NCE Power Cab and the Digitrax Zepher.I am going to try...
  17. J

    Athearn VS Atlas

    All of mine going to DCC here sooner or later.I plan on installing LED's in them when I do.I do plan on getting a atlas here soon.I spent awhile on the net and calling dealers to find what I am looking for and I found one.It is a atlas dash 7 in UP colors but it is DCC ready.It is the silver run...
  18. J

    First Air Brush

    Thanks for the input.What airbrush forum do you belong too.Please put up a link if you would. Thanks Jason
  19. J

    Athearn VS Atlas

    I have 2 BB's and 2 RTR's..I will say I do like the BB's better.All in Athearn.
  20. J

    First Air Brush

    Hey guys,would a passche talon be a good detailer for a airbrush?I would like too stay with passche if I could being I have 2 passche's already.Or should I get a Iwata? Thanks Jason K




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