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Post by backshophoss on Oct 8, 2013 22:20:41 GMT -5
Wtih Athearn annoucing the NS Exec F-7 A +B to be out around
April '14(MSRP $124.98,A+ dummy B), Biz train power can range
from the newest power of the RR to Hertiage units like F-7's
to E-8's to F40ph's(CSX).
In most cases,little to no weathering,shiney,clean and
almost perfect paint!
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Post by backshophoss on May 25, 2014 14:55:57 GMT -5
While this is a Passenger Train Modeling board,we don't forget about other operations,1 of them is the Miltary moves from bases to the ports or to trainning centers across the US. Here's a few pics of a miltary move in HO scale. |
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Post by backshophoss on May 25, 2014 15:01:25 GMT -5
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Post by backshophoss on May 25, 2014 15:05:56 GMT -5
A final set. Attachments:
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Post by antoniofp45 on Jun 13, 2014 8:10:39 GMT -5
This is one of my favorite business train vids (look at that stainless steel gleam!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn2Af6WzdaYI've been helping a friend of mine, who is a BNSF modeler, create a freelanced version of a BNSF business train (remember these?).   He recently purchased an MTH SD70ACE which will be the main power for it. It's a beautiful looking unit but currently it's not being very cooperative in DCC mode (and the manual is very vague). |
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Post by backshophoss on Jun 13, 2014 20:14:02 GMT -5
MTH DCS is suppose to work on DCC,but...@#$^@,it's a pain to reprogram,
Try to use Decoder Pro 3 and a programming track booster to reprogram it,or
manually reprogram the CV's using the vaules created by the programmer.
Check the MTH website if they have a downloadable programming manual.
GOOD LUCK.
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Post by acelaphillies on Jun 13, 2014 21:03:15 GMT -5
It is interesting how BNSF is the only one of the big four to use it's modern motive power for their OCS. NS has their F9's, CSX has F40's and UP has a wide array of historic equipment. Nevertheless, the BNSF train looks sharp! It is sure a great way to show off their latest and greatest motive power.
Antonio, good luck getting the loco programmed, the cars look great!
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Post by backshophoss on Oct 16, 2014 1:22:20 GMT -5
CSX has recently picked up and rebuilt a pair of ex-MARC Geeps(NOT the MPI rentals to MBTA)
for pullling their track Geometry train and possibly as relief power for the F-40's.
They might pull duty for the "Clinchfield" X-mas train.(just a wild guess)
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