You are the dead luckiest model railroader on TH-cam to have such generous supporters. I can tell how genuinely grateful you are when you receive these wonderful gifts. Did you ever think you would be this fortunate when you started your channel?
Thanks Don. You are correct, and I never expected to have such amazing support. I cherish ever item sent to me, from a replacement gear from Armand, to these mega detailed locos from Greg and Siubhon. I do have a plan on how I can show my appreciation to everyone on my layout.
The New York Central "lightning stripe" and the Great Northern scheme are two of the most attractive schemes ever. Great Northen was one of the companies that became BNSF with the paint scheme carrying over into the modern era. Very nice. Beautifully smooth running locos. Now you need some GN passenger cars.
The model railroading community is just awesome! I love seeing model railroaders give others awesome gifts. Some ppl could be envious when they do not open themselves up to the opportunity to receiving gifts from the community. The envious may comment negatively, unfortunately this happens when you open yourself up as well. I love E units. That looks like a QSI decoder. good sound for an old sound decoder. Congrats Dave! Also, NYC is a cool RR.
I think it's awesome. You get what you get. And it's awesome when I see what you do with the stuff. Generosity comes in many unexpected places. So Bravo to you.
Great northern is the N in BNSF, where the orange colour comes from. Watch for split gears on proto models. Otherwise great. They are packed like that to show the quality upgrade when lifelike introduced proto models to replace their previous toy range. Hope this helps. Ow
Wonderful gifts. I have two older Atlas Locos with QSI DCC sound decoders and I think they are great. I see alot of people complaining about them but I love mine.
Love the Proto E7s. Have a full set of Pere Marquettes, including custom painted pre C&O merger. Then I got a pair of Great northerns and UPs . Still building up the trains for those. That square piece you found is an axle bearing DON'T LOSE IT. It looks like yours came with all 12 installed and that may be a spare. If you need anymore, you'll probably need a parts donor. Also, the E7 and E8 bearings are different.
# 11 is the handbrake being applied. #4 on the great northern sound like the reverser being put in forward or reverse. Those locos in real life had window cranks like cars used to have but it went up and down with 1 single crank vs cars you cranked many times.
Dave those P2K models were good value for a descent price, good runners, they had their problems but I would class them as high-end mid-range models for their time. Love seeing you and your gifts. Cheers, Geoff
Superb locos you got there, the first E7 is amazing. I know how you feel, my BLI steam loco is just the same, a model, not a toy. You'll have plenty hrs of fun with those.
f11 on the GN is rail clack, The NYC has momentum programed into it, you should be able to change a couple of CVs and do the same with the GN. I think its CV 5&6? read the manual and it will tell you which to change, you may be able to change the bell and horn sound as well. Nice Locos , have fun
on a side note if you do change CVs write them down and keep with the box & manual, then if you ever need to change or reset you alrady know where you had it, Happy running. Layouts looking good
Hey Dave, I just feelized that you have so many DCC locomoto's and rolling stock now that I'm surprised you didn't think of turning the bigger inner inner loop into a turnaround for the main line trains to spur off to turn around and go the opposite direction
There are many settings for decoders. you are not even scratching the surface. The delay in movement are settings in the decoder as well as many many other functions. Also the instructions list what the sounds are Bell, horn, coup[ler crash etc etc. As stated earlier you are on the surface of knowing DCC. Love your channel though, your sincerity is refreshing.
Yes, I spent a few hours after the video playing with settings. I try not to stray too far from the original settings, but everyone has their own idea of perfection right.
I liked the sound on the Great Northern E7A a little better than the NYC E7A. The decoder of the NYC unit has something weird with the dynamic volume. It sounds like myself trying to tune my HF ham radio when the bands aren't open to listen or transmit. While the NYC unit's decoder has more sounds, the 'tuning/noise floor' sound mentioned of the volume would drive me crazing. Who knows? This may be adjusted in the CV programing. As far as the Digitrax decoder's whine, this is due to the decoder needing a CV adjustment for the sound throttle notch synchronization. This is why the Great Northern unit makes the whine of a locomotive with a wide-open throttle.
It seems to be a slow speed thing, a bit like how electric cars have a built in audio alert to warn pedestrians at low speed. I guess it was started a long time ago and they just never changed it.
Hi Dave, what ever you do ,don't press the self destruct button😂😂😂 both gorgeous locos , but the New York Central mmmmm Great Northern is my favorite or favorites! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😎😎😎😎😎
Ok well, I just switched off and was a bit dubious when the title said DCC and sound........ Nice locos btw.. Dave, you are one lucky sob.... ~;0) lol...
As well as doing a second level and if you decide to do a second level, I have an idea on how you could do it to connect to your lower level. It's kind of hard to explain so I'd have to draw it on a piece of paper. Take a picture of it and email it to you if that's possible. And if that's the case, is there a possibility? That I could somehow send it to you. Unfortunately I do not do Facebook. I do happen to have Instagram and email for communication through online
Talking of DCC sound, I have just started to run in a brand new out of the box Rapido E8A. Much to my surprise I hear Johnny Cash singing "City of New Orleans". I kid you not. Pressing a certain function key triggered this. Anybody know if this was Rapido's sense of humour or an employee taking the Michael. Anybody else come across this? Love the P2Ks. Give great bang for the buck.
It's an Easter egg intentionally put in with their locos. I don't know how to trigger it, so if somebody knows the function key sequence, please post. :)
You are the dead luckiest model railroader on TH-cam to have such generous supporters. I can tell how genuinely grateful you are when you receive these wonderful gifts. Did you ever think you would be this fortunate when you started your channel?
Thanks Don. You are correct, and I never expected to have such amazing support. I cherish ever item sent to me, from a replacement gear from Armand, to these mega detailed locos from Greg and Siubhon.
I do have a plan on how I can show my appreciation to everyone on my layout.
Very nice Locomotives !👍 I think the Protos are now Walthers ?
That type of dcc is a qsi decoder set up in the nyc! They are older now but are really well set up great video!
Thanks
The New York Central "lightning stripe" and the Great Northern scheme are two of the most attractive schemes ever. Great Northen was one of the companies that became BNSF with the paint scheme carrying over into the modern era. Very nice. Beautifully smooth running locos. Now you need some GN passenger cars.
The model railroading community is just awesome! I love seeing model railroaders give others awesome gifts. Some ppl could be envious when they do not open themselves up to the opportunity to receiving gifts from the community. The envious may comment negatively, unfortunately this happens when you open yourself up as well. I love E units. That looks like a QSI decoder. good sound for an old sound decoder. Congrats Dave! Also, NYC is a cool RR.
I think it also has a lot to do with the two giant speakers it has. This was a really neat decoder install.
Congrats, Dave those are some really nice locomotives. Enjoy !
I think it's awesome. You get what you get. And it's awesome when I see what you do with the stuff. Generosity comes in many unexpected places. So Bravo to you.
Definitely a gorgeous model... I have seen matching cars for them that I should have bought, even for my 3-rail German layout... but too cool!
Wow! Those are very nice. Thanks for sharing.
On QSI, you may have read, the Function buttons may do a different sounds when idling or when moving.
Great northern is the N in BNSF, where the orange colour comes from. Watch for split gears on proto models. Otherwise great. They are packed like that to show the quality upgrade when lifelike introduced proto models to replace their previous toy range. Hope this helps.
Ow
Supplying it with the body off is just genius. Take note UK firms!
Wonderful gifts. I have two older Atlas Locos with QSI DCC sound decoders and I think they are great. I see alot of people complaining about them but I love mine.
Nice video. As always, I am impressed with the video production quality!
Love the Proto E7s. Have a full set of Pere Marquettes, including custom painted pre C&O merger. Then I got a pair of Great northerns and UPs . Still building up the trains for those.
That square piece you found is an axle bearing DON'T LOSE IT. It looks like yours came with all 12 installed and that may be a spare. If you need anymore, you'll probably need a parts donor. Also, the E7 and E8 bearings are different.
Cool locomotive, I have a E8 NYC , nice gift
wow two amazing Loco lovely gift to recieve
# 11 is the handbrake being applied. #4 on the great northern sound like the reverser being put in forward or reverse. Those locos in real life had window cranks like cars used to have but it went up and down with 1 single crank vs cars you cranked many times.
Those look grand together ! So nice .
Wow very nice gifts. I wish I had some sponsors to get me some stuff too lol. Greetings from Hai
Dave those P2K models were good value for a descent price, good runners, they had their problems but I would class them as high-end mid-range models for their time. Love seeing you and your gifts.
Cheers, Geoff
Some fantastic loco's there Dave.
Very nice 😊. I love the E series.
Very nice great video * Happy Rails *
Superb locos you got there, the first E7 is amazing. I know how you feel, my BLI steam loco is just the same, a model, not a toy. You'll have plenty hrs of fun with those.
Yes Brian, already spent too much time on them, need to get back to the layout work, lol.
@ScottRails I've been meaning to continue my scenery for over 3 months, lol, I keep getting distracted with other projects. All good fun though.
f11 on the GN is rail clack, The NYC has momentum programed into it, you should be able to change a couple of CVs and do the same with the GN. I think its CV 5&6? read the manual and it will tell you which to change, you may be able to change the bell and horn sound as well. Nice Locos , have fun
on a side note if you do change CVs write them down and keep with the box & manual, then if you ever need to change or reset you alrady know where you had it, Happy running. Layouts looking good
beautiful units
Hey Dave, I just feelized that you have so many DCC locomoto's and rolling stock now that I'm surprised you didn't think of turning the bigger inner inner loop into a turnaround for the main line trains to spur off to turn around and go the opposite direction
That's still a possibility.
There are many settings for decoders. you are not even scratching the surface. The delay in movement are settings in the decoder as well as many many other functions. Also the instructions list what the sounds are Bell, horn, coup[ler crash etc etc. As stated earlier you are on the surface of knowing DCC. Love your channel though, your sincerity is refreshing.
Yes, I spent a few hours after the video playing with settings. I try not to stray too far from the original settings, but everyone has their own idea of perfection right.
I liked the sound on the Great Northern E7A a little better than the NYC E7A. The decoder of the NYC unit has something weird with the dynamic volume. It sounds like myself trying to tune my HF ham radio when the bands aren't open to listen or transmit. While the NYC unit's decoder has more sounds, the 'tuning/noise floor' sound mentioned of the volume would drive me crazing. Who knows? This may be adjusted in the CV programing. As far as the Digitrax decoder's whine, this is due to the decoder needing a CV adjustment for the sound throttle notch synchronization. This is why the Great Northern unit makes the whine of a locomotive with a wide-open throttle.
Question why do ur trains in America and Canada have bells on them?
It seems to be a slow speed thing, a bit like how electric cars have a built in audio alert to warn pedestrians at low speed. I guess it was started a long time ago and they just never changed it.
@@ScottRails ahhh ok thank u dave 😊
It's a hold over from the Steam era, used mostly in stations, road crossings etc.
Very Nice Engines Now You Work On what Else Needs To Be Done.
That decoder may be QSI which are nice decoders for their time and are high quailty
Hi Dave, what ever you do ,don't press the self destruct button😂😂😂 both gorgeous locos , but the New York Central mmmmm Great Northern is my favorite or favorites! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😎😎😎😎😎
amazing gifts dave i wish i could send you a new loco but with no address i can only support you by superthanks my friend
Nice ones!!👌👌👌
Very jealous 🙂 lovely gifts 👍
The new locos are cool
Need to get on this freeby train box express somehow ;\
Ok well, I just switched off and was a bit dubious when the title said DCC and sound........ Nice locos btw.. Dave, you are one lucky sob.... ~;0) lol...
As well as doing a second level and if you decide to do a second level, I have an idea on how you could do it to connect to your lower level. It's kind of hard to explain so I'd have to draw it on a piece of paper. Take a picture of it and email it to you if that's possible. And if that's the case, is there a possibility? That I could somehow send it to you. Unfortunately I do not do Facebook. I do happen to have Instagram and email for communication through online
To be honest David, I have a dodgy back, so one level is just fine for me.
Talking of DCC sound, I have just started to run in a brand new out of the box Rapido E8A. Much to my surprise I hear Johnny Cash singing "City of New Orleans". I kid you not. Pressing a certain function key triggered this. Anybody know if this was Rapido's sense of humour or an employee taking the Michael. Anybody else come across this?
Love the P2Ks. Give great bang for the buck.
I have the CP #1802 version (still unboxed), what CV triggers "City of New Orleans"?
It's an Easter egg intentionally put in with their locos. I don't know how to trigger it, so if somebody knows the function key sequence, please post. :)
@@geobrower3069 F22 . Also when I power up the track.. I have CP # 1800
@@geobrower3069 Thanks F22
@@steveg3981Cheers, Geoff
Geez all I ever get in the mail are bills. What am I doing wrong???
Luv E units!
I think #5 would be for the sand.
Lucky guy
You’re playing in the big leagues now, pancake motors and Tyco power torques are just not gonna cut it anymore…😂
You video intro is now officially outdated. These two new beauties are the perfect excuse to record a new one 😁
I agree.
Naughty naughty, very naughty.
FINALLY! someone got the reference, lol.
@@ScottRails , old skool raver mate 🙂
When Opening Those boxes You have the Right To Become Train Tarded.
hahaha, yes indeed.
Now What You Need To Get is A Burlington Northern Engine Like That those Engines Rock.
👍😁OperateOnOperator
Engineer and brakeman
Early protos are great my first dcc loco is a B and O e 8 a b set with qsi awesome your gonna love it. 😊😊
learned a lot, thanks. can I get your contact...
Cool, what did you learn?