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There are 3 solder points on top of the board, you have to peel back the heat shrink to get to them. read the pdf file and it will show you the designation of those 3 points and their location.:thumb:

In theory, as for meeting NMRA standards, all systems should be upgradeable and work together. You should be able to use boosters from different manufacturers together.:thumb:

Which 163 series decoder do you have? As per NMRA specs, the Blue wire is the common for the lighting system. But, ditch lights in an Athearn are 1.5v not 12-16, and will burn extremely bright for about .25 secs.:oops: But anyway, the 163 series are only a 3 function decoder and 1st function is...

HAHA, after 1st look, I started looking thru my shells for an F9A, and found 1. Now soaking in mineral spirits to remove paint job my daughter did when she was about 6.sign1

Nah, theyre rebuilt units that were taken out of service. They sure look new though.:thumb: Heres a better, up close pic: http://www.nslocos.com/nsf9a.html and B units 4276 http://www.nslocos.com/ns4276.html and 4275 http://www.nslocos.com/nsf7b.html

Yea, but thats Augusta, north of Atlanta. I live south of there. Maybe I'll get lucky and see them. I saw the GP60 #4610, in Southern green and gold, when it came through here.:thumb:

I have the Prodigy Advance and like it alot. I used to have the Roco powermaus system. This system makes it extremely easy to program 4 digit addresses (5 keystrokes including the address), easy to consisst (either advanced or old style), can program a "route" (sets switch patterns) and so easy...

Maybe I'll get lucky and theyll come down to Columbus:thumb:

Now I'm looking for a F9 shell, already got most of the decals, except the yellowish gold "NS Norfolk Southern" lettering.sign1

Now those are some beautiful F units:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

I betcha part of the driveline has come loose. I purchased an Athearn SD38 and when I checked it out, it did the same. I noticed it was actually dragging the non-turning truck very well, but couldnt push it. I opened it up and the drive shaft was not connected to the offending truck. Simple...

Aww man, POST MORE!!!!!!! dont mind the quality, just POST MORE!!!!!!:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

I beleive the ultimaate question there is: Are the cars on the train tracks or did you literally take the train to work?

Almost every weekend someone has some trains there, usually Lionel, but I luck out every once in awhile and find some nice HO, scoop it right up:thumb: I'll be going there this coming weekend. Won't be hard to find me. I'm the one wearing the backbrace and using a cane. Also look for the black...

I would like to compete in the "scratchbuild" challenge, as there is a trestle and bridge that spans the Chattahoochee River leading to the Alabama state docks. This trestle and bridge as far as I can tell, dates to about 1910?? I can use premade bridge kits and cut-to-fit right? I will have to...

Papa, you live in/near Auburn? I live about 30 miles SW in Ladonia (Phenix City):wave: Someone else here lives in Manchester, GA area, who was that again??? HMMM:D We out to try and get together one weekend, maybe at the Lee county Flea Market. Found a good deal there a few months back. A guy...

Sent pm with my email addy:thumb:

I too thought the instructions were a lil misleading, but I have a 14 page word document from MRC "Tips and Tricks" that explained alot more thoroughly. If you want it, just pm me your email addy and I'll hook you up.:thumb: As for programming addresses, do the following: make sure the one you...

and a closeup of his beauty! http://www.the-gauge.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1805&stc=1&d=1027954100 But his are the heritage scheme

heres the pic here on the forums from Ray Metivier and heres the post: http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=2569