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#1
HO / Converting wood load to coal in UP 119 4-4-0
November 29, 2020, 09:44:20 PM
Hi everyone,

I am no expert modeler, but decided to try and convert the wood load in the tender on the UP 119 4-4-0 (bought it ~4 years ago before Bachmann issued a new one with coal).  I first tried to see if I could remove the wood, but wasn't sure if it would expose the decoder if I did.  So I went for a much more cruder method, and it seemed to work fine.  I applied some scenics cement to the wood in the tender with a small paint brush, and then carefully sprinkled some mine run coal (both cement and coal from Woodland Scenics).  Finally, I sprayed some of the scenic cement on to the coal, and had to fill in a couple of spots here and there since the mine run coal is very fine and some moved when it was sprayed.  But all in all, it looks pretty good.  I debated using their lump coal, but was surprised how well it turned out using the finer grade. I'm sure there are better and more accurate ways to do this, but it seemed to do the job.
#2
HO / American 4-4-0 (New tooling) pulling power
November 21, 2020, 08:47:43 PM
Hi everyone - can anyone tell me approximately how many of the old time passenger cars these engines should pull?  I currently have 4 passenger cars and was thinking of expanding to 6, but not sure if this is too many cars.....thanks!
#3
HO / Troube programming WOW decoder on Digitrax DCS51
January 26, 2020, 02:22:59 PM
Can anyone tell me how to program either the Streamlined PRR K4 or the ACS-64 using either the Digitrax DCS51 or BLI Address Changer?  The BLI Address Changer does change the address, but the engines run backwards.  I contact TCS, Digitrax, and BLI and get different answers from all three companies!  Digitrax says to program on the mainline in OPS mode, but no luck there as it won't even read the decoder.  TCS says not to program on the mainline, but the programming track doesn't recognize the decoder in any of the programming modes.  TCS also says that CV29 controls the direction of the locos and to change that, but can't since the DCS51 isn't reading at all.  Finally, BLI says that their address changer will work with any NMRA compliant decoder, and it does since I've had success with many other decoders.

Finally, I've read on several websites to put a 1K ohm resistor on the programming track, but Digitrax did not address that when I asked.  Any help would be greatly appreciated....thank you!
#4
HO / Handrails for older run of 1860-80 passenger cars
January 18, 2018, 01:17:49 PM
I recently purchased 2 UP cars at a train show that are in pretty bad shape.  The only thing I can't find are replacement handrails for the ends of the cars.  I've searched online but can only seem to find handrails for engines.  Any ideas on a supplier?  I can probably find something at a Home Depot or Lowes, but would like to find as close to original as I can.
#5
HO / EMD GP7 SoundValue problems
December 28, 2017, 07:23:22 PM
I have the PRR version, and today it completely stopped moving, but the sounds all work.  This is the second time it's happened (Bachmann replaced the decoder the first time), and I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem.  If not, what is the compatible decoder so I can install a quality one myself?

Many thanks!
#6
HO / GG1 Sound Value Decoder Function Assignments
March 05, 2017, 03:29:08 PM
Can someone tell me what effect each of the function keys do?  The quick start guide only lists steam and diesel, but the GG1 is electric.

Thanks for your help!