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Yes. I wanted to enjoy the sounds of the engine, but lady honk honk was too excited.

The Digitrax manual says "unlimited", but that's not realistic. Our group only has 1 UR93, and that covers the whole basement (26x70). We regularly have over 12 or more people running trains, and have never noticed an issue. Before, we had two UR92's, and would still sometimes lose control of trains.

As soon as I read the user name, yep! That's why we go to those shows, because we like talking with everyone! Hopefully we'll see you next year.

We have JMRI Decoder Pro on the computer in the crew lounge. It has its own dedicated programming track. The programming track on the layout rarely gets used because of that.

Those are great points! Thanks for sharing!

@@signalupproductions Thanks for your excellent (and fun) video!

I preordered them through my hobby shop.

I do both, brush paint and airbrush. When I airbrush, I use a laser-cut plastic mask made by American Model Builders. Then clean the point of the axle before the paint dries. There are a couple of cars that I've gotten where I had to paint the wheels on the car. I held the brush still and rotated the wheel with my thumb. It took a couple of passes to get an even coat. I usually make up a bunch of wheels at one time. Adding the resistor, then painting the wheels.

@signalupproductions I have seen the Forks that hold the whees into place what one would airbrush. I had been thinking of purchasing one. It's manotinus

I'll jump on here. I use a black paint pen from the dollar general. When that dries, I go over that with cheap burnt umber acrylic. The acrylic will not stick to the bare metal, but will stick to the black paint.

Are you sure you're commenting on the correct video?? I was using a mic on this video, and the audio sounds fine. Your videos on your channel however... Please keep following my channel for more inspiration. Thumbs UP!

I'm not a horn "expert", so I couldn't tell you exactly what configuration it is. But it is some kind of a K5LA.

Thanks for the encouragement! I have a few other Custom Finishing MoW kits. Hopefully I can get a video of building them too!

I, as well as a few of my friends, will be very sad when that happens :(

Thanks! I know of a few other operating sessions in my area, I just need to find time to join them and make some more videos like this!

The DT602 throttle can control 2 different trains at a time. There is the left and right knob. Each one can control a different address. One the display just above the large locomotive address, it should say "Left Throttle" or "Right Throttle", denoting which knob you will be using. Simply adjusting or pressing in on a knob will switch the throttle to control the address that's called up on that knob. Switching is instantaneous.

​@@signalupproductionsI think I will have to set up more trains because I only have one programmed in at the moment and clicking the throttle just changes which knob is used. But, I do understand that is how it should work once you have multiple trains assigned.

At 24 minutes long, I feel I was pretty thorough. Programming DCC decoders is not a task most new model railroaders should attempt. Are you needing a video on the setup and basic use of a DCC system? I can get something together that focuses more on the fundamentals.

@@signalupproductions Actually, I've discovered that I needed to add tracks to the digitrax programer and it works quite well.

Yes, while I did not specifically address this in the video, in the description of the video I explain that the programming track has to be connected to the programming terminals of the command station, labeled Program A and Program B.

@@signalupproductions I have the DT602 and I discovered that I had tracks turned off in the controller. The function might be usefull but I haven't worked out what for. I've ordered the full duplex version of the controller which allows 2 trains to be controlled on the setup.

Thank you! You too!

@@signalupproductions you're very welcome and thank you also.

@@signalupproductions you're very welcome and thank you also.

Curt lives near Belleville, IL. The railroad prototype modelers meet was this weekend, and his layout was once again open for tours.

I was just over at Steve's house tonight, and the layout is still pleasing crowds! Thanks for the comment.

Hope the video gave you good insight. Yes, ESU has WAY too many soundfiles to offer them already on the decoder. If the dealer does not have a lokprogrammer at their shop, they can still request the project file you choose to be loaded on by ESU before they ship it to the dealer!

@@signalupproductions Appreciate those insights, and suggestions. * subscribed *

I personally would not try to change an address on the main. But if you're going to, then write CV 17 & 18 first, THEN change CV 29 to switch it to to the 4 digit address. CV 29 toggles the decoder between 2 and 4 digit (among other settings), and the decoder will respond to what's in CV 1 or 17/18 based on CV 29. By doing the address on the main, there's always the risk of accidentally changing ALL the addresses on the layout! Big oops. For those people with an older command station like the DB150, they could run the track wires through a toggle switch, with one output going to the layout for normal running, the other going to a programming track that is isolated from the layout.

Thanks for your reply. I’m going to go ahead and make a designated programming track, stub ended, in my staging yard.

As I mention in the description, it's more efficient to focus on a single task, cut everything out, then sand it all down. Cut a part, sand a part, glue a part, the repeat takes a little longer. Also, I have noticed the parts for the whole kit are molded together despite their order of assembly. By cutting them out, they can be arranged on the paper in the order that they will be used in the build process.

@@signalupproductions In that ol green belt management theory on efficiency Id agree with you on mass production levels, but definitely not with a single kit build....the time you took to cut paper, tape parts down , write the sprue numbers down then untape them and remove tape residue and organize them is a big wash on time and efficiency in my opinion... but to each his own...bridge came out great..

This resin printer has been a real game changer for the hobby. Affordable and easy to use.

@@signalupproductions great to hear for sure.

Yeah the bridge sections are modular. It can be in 50ft increments up to 200ft scale. Hopefully they will consider including various lengths of piers in the future.

It's actual abandoned track too. We had a design change after all the track was laid and ballasted. We rerouted the main track through a different part of the layout, leaving this original section in place!

@@signalupproductions that makes it even better!