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Thanks guys. John got me. I didn't realize the screws weren't in properly. My fault. Oh well, I'd rather ask questions that jamming down on the shell with a hammer and breaking it.:thumb: Now it works perfect! What a beautiful loco! Now I need to prep myself for the DCC installation...

Hey, Real quick. I just bought the Life-Like Proto 2000 Series GP7, ATSF Zebra Stripe # 2655. I was so excited, as this will make a perfect branchline match to my 2-8-0! Problem is, I very carefully take it out of the box and read the instructions. I followed them. But when I tried to put...

Hahaha. Thanks Jim. In fact, no lie, I was pointed to the site: http://members.tripod.com/~csxsafety/locomo1.gif just five minutes ago, and was coming here to post that I had found it, and show the image I have so desperately been searching for. You read my mind, and you beat me too...

Nah, sorry. I know it's hard, but I really appreciate all the help. It looks something like http://rna.chem.rochester.edu/david/wheels.jpg but has a black background, grey 3D wheels, and of course, no grass or such. Thanks!

Railron, Thanks for caring about these storms. Aye, aye, aye. A hurricane EVERY weekend... Um... that looks similar to it. I have found that one on many webpages though. Please email it to me at trainwhiz20@hotmail.com The one specifically I'm talking about has that black background, but...

Hey guys! Well, with all of these Florida storms, I finally got hit by Jeanne. She knocked out our power, but luckily for only 6 hours. Many people around still are unfortuante and in the dark. Problem was, on my computer that got destroyed by the surge when the power went out, I had an...

13M, good luck with the layout. I agree that you should keep with the 4.5x8 and don't change your idea every post. Start with that and expand as time and money permits. Get some benchwork done, and post some pics! You should thank TrainClown for all his help too, he's been informative. Even if...

Vanda, I too am confused, just getting into DCC. I do know that the sounds don't come from the engines themselves. When you install a sound system, a speaker is placed somewhere in the engine. It could be in the cab for diesels, the tender for steamers, etc. But the DCC "console"...

One more quick question, as Ian said, does anyone know if the Atlas Master can access CV's higher than 9? Or will I too have to get the PR1 programmer? (The manual says the Atlas Commander supports Register Mode Programming and can access 8 registers... but I'm not sure how to interpret that.)...

Thanks everyone. I think I'm gonna go with Tony's Train Exchange and their Soundtraxx DSD-B280LC decoder for the 2-8-0. Hopefully, there won't be an issue. I'll let you all know how it works out. I will order it tomorrow. Thanks so much!:) Yours Truly, Devon

13M, Uhh... I don't want to be rude, but don't go posting stuff like this. I'm not trying to be mean or be the bad guy, just give some advice from a fellow young model railroader. 1.) This is a track planning forum, not dealing with any "stuff" (i.e. locos, rolling stock) 2.) HO stuff is...

Hey! Sorry I haven't been very responisive. Lots going on, especially with school starting. Thanks for all the ideas. Right now I'm negotiating with a totalitarian dictatorship (a.k.a. my parents) for space in our upstairs bonus room. Hopefully, as I previously stated a 4'x6' or 4'x8'. I'd...

Thanks Jim. One question though, when I get the Sountraxx Plug n' Play decoder, how can I program the sounds? (The instruction manual doesn't explain...) I know you said you had the PR1 computer software, but I don't think I can afford that... Does the decoder come with three different...

Russ you may be right. But I believe this wiring problem was corrected in the later issues of the Spectrum 2-8-0. I read an article that the first few generations of the Consolidation didn't work with plug n' play. However, I just had a Master Model Railroader who showed me a recent Bachmann...

Thanks Jim! I looked at the Soundtraxx Drop-in decoder for the 2-8-0, the DSD-B280LC. I think it's my best option because you just plug it in, and boom! you have a decoder and sound all in one. Surely worth the $120 dollars. That's probably my best bet. A whole different subject, but Jim...

Hey everyone! Once again, I bow down to you knowledgeable guys for help! I recently recieved a brand-spankin'-new HO Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 Consolidation. I really want to add a decoder and hopefully a relatively reasonably priced sound system. The DCC system I have is that Atlas Master...

hey! Thanks for the comment guys. They evacuated the whole neighborhood around me (except our part), but it was deemed unnecessary due to Hurricane CharLEY making a turn inland at Ft. Myers. Luckily, us in Tampa got spared, but I feel incredibly bad for our southern counterparts. I'm hope you...

Thanks! Hey! Thanks guys for all your help! SS- Yeah, I saw the trackplan. I'm sorry, I was kinda being rude by not posting. I was waiting for more replies... Anyway, nice trackplan, but I'm not sure now I can build a layout. My parents don't want to deal with it, and they think I'm too...

Hey everyone! I was just curious about some HO locomotives. What are some of the best brands? I've heard good things so far about Life-Like P2K and Atlas, although I don't see many of their trains in stores. I have various equipment that was donated to me by other modelers who were "tired"...

Re: Tyson, I know there is no law... but for some reason I like HO. I don't know why, I just do! N is more expensive, and I like the trains I have in my HO collection. I've pondered the idea, but it just doesn't seem to work for me. Besides, my parents would get agitated if I went through...