it shrunk my image too small to read. Image link is here:

http://download.lavadomefive.com/members/RDFlambouyant/projects/rob.jpg

thanks,
Bob

I'm posting this in response to several folks asking me how I like the MRC mini-dcc sound decoder. Maybe some folks here can help me set these settings correctly so that my Climax & my 2-6-6-2 behave correctly.

Thanks,
Bob

well.........that's hard to say. At the moment, I'm hoping someone out there can help me fix the CV settings on the MRC decoder so that the models will actually pull a train, not to mention themselves.

They sound great for the locomotives, but so far the pulling is far from impressive.

50% yay / 50% nay so far.

Still working on the model. Small video of it on my test track. The model was the 2-10-2 DCC bachmann model. I wanted to have used a Hicken tender, but I am between jobs & just don't have the income. I'll post a works-in-progress photo page later on this week if I get time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4phUuKHihE8

She runs well tho

Bob

to AC:

as you say : ""A quick look through a data base of steam locos in North America shows only the following roads with 4-8-0's

NP, GN, N&W, NYC, SP"

West to East coast. Covers a vast area.

Different 2-8-2, or 4-6-2, aren't likely because they also "only pertain to a specific group of modellers" Take a usra & modify?

the 2-8-0 has been done & redone by many manufacturers. They aren't going to make a specific road name because, once again, "they also only pertain to a specific group of modellers"

I would like to see an Atlantic, maybe CNJ or Erie's 4-4-2, because (I think) only bowser & MDC makes these.

Why oppose a remake of the 2-6-2? Or how about a Heisler? They have the Shay & the Climax, why not the 3rd in line? After all, Rivarossi made the last plastic Heisler, & those are seriously hard to find now.

I agree with a Mogul (2-6-0) tho. I could use alot of those. Full vavle gear would be nice too.

As for the 4-8-0; You essentially could slap a UP, or generic name on the side & it'd still sell. Who makes a current 4-8-0 nowadays?

Just my thoughts,
Bob

To Mr. Dukes:

When I started this thread, it was not to "Raise Hell" as has been made the point., I was stating a fact: There's a demand for locomotives that darn near everyone else already makes. I was stepping into the proverbial fray by suggesting locomotives that most folks DON'T make, as suggestion for the modellers who, like me, just don't have the space for a "big" locomotive. I have a fair collection of "big" locomotives. They all look nice.........on the shelf. I'd like one I could actually put a use to.

Also, what part of my original post was "religious"? & I was quite polite in asking/stating a long trend that I saw appearing on this board for quite some time.

Thanks,
& relax y'all, I'm not a crazy person. Just looking for a few good answers

Bob

I suggested locos that no one seems to produce. I have an old 1989 2-6-2 that still runs good, but could really use a make over. With today's technology, a Prairie could be the next show-stopper, much like how the shay was back when it came out.

I left one off my list, because it might be in production, or not, as I've heard different things, I left off the 2 truck Heisler.

The 4-8-0 N&W version gets alot of photos, but GN, Texas & I forget had some, & alot of early 1900's still had them on the rosters.

Bob

hello,

I've been reading for quite some time now, & I see alot of requests for:

Pacifics - 4-6-2
Big Boys - 4-8-8-4
Challengers - 4-6-6-4
Berkshires - 2-8-4
Diesels - too numberous to mention.

Why is everyone requesting locomotives that have been produced & reproduced over & over by many other companies? What happened to the obscure & overlooked steam & diesel locomotives, that I can't seem to find a good model of, ANYWHERE.

How about:

A Mogul, 2-6-0 with full Walcherts valve gear for the folks that do SP, or a few New England roads?
OR
re-do the 2-6-2 Prairie into a less wobbley model?
OR
how bout a 2 axle Plymouth Switcher? Maybe a Davenport?
OR
how about the cherished 4-8-0? Instead of only having the option to buy it in the rare brass model, make a Spectrum one? Lots of roads had them, not just the N&W.

I will admit to wanting a 2-10-4, but in all reality, some of us just don't have that kind of radius to be able to model.

Any thoughts, or am I talking to empty space?

bob

the DSD Soundtraxx decoder for this engine is such a gem. I wish I could get my hands on another one for the shay I got my friend as a surprise.

Bob

bachmann's 3 truck shay with the now-discontinued soundtraxx decoder:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhjxH1uHkwo

lots more different sound-equiped models on my test track. Next up (after I download & upload to YT) is the 2-truck climax & the 2-6-6-2.

Bob

I recieved 2 of these sets from my grandparents back in 1989. Both locomotives still run well. It all depends on how well they were taken care of

Bob

Why not kitbash/scratchbuild one using the spectrum 2-8-0 as a base model?

Gotta use what ya got if ya can't afford the brass

Bob

the climax runs better now altho it's still a little cranky. I'll take a video of it for my website.

The 2-6-6-2 needs alot of work tho. I get the sound, but zero motion. Will have to study the accel/decel rates & mess with the voltage stuff. But at least she now sounds like a somewaht real loco

I'll have links posted soon.

I wish the plug n' pray soundtraxx decoders for the 3 truck shay were still made, cause they worked flawlessly

http://download.lavadomefive.com/members/RDFlambouyant/model/model.html

there's the video site I have set up. I'll update it tomorrow evening with the new videos

Thanks y'all,
Bob

steamgene says : All.

including the one not pointing with an arrow?

Bob

lemme see.....

fix my car.
figure out the darned capaitor question about what I cut, C1 or C2 in the 2-6-6-2..
build 3 more 20'' x 5ft modular tables
&
get ready for work on wednesday



Bob