SACRAMENTO NORTHERN -HO SCALE

We re-power a pair of brass electric freight motor with Tenshodo "SPUD" self-powered trucks and adapt them to DCC control. The secrets to successful operation have been developed making these 1980s era trucks perform to new levels of performance.
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[@mbta3322]

It is very nice to see 1970 models updated with reliable mechanicals and operating smoothly. They look great.

[@charlessmileyvideos]

They took some work but I am happy with the results for sure!

[@seanpacificrailroad3700]

Love the Sacramento northern railroad. It is my favorite railroad and I love your channel. 👍

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Thanks sean, the SN is my favorite railroad. Saw them everyday growing up as a kid!

[@dmcry600]

Thanks for sharing!!! Those motors are GREAT looking!!!!

[@charlessmileyvideos]

I agree, they are pretty cool!

[@johnbaxter6114]

Awesome work

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Thanks, and also for supporting our channel!

[@BudmanPackfan]

Great stuff, Charles. Your layout looks amazing. Well done on those SN electrics! They look fabulous! Will even be that much better with catenary!

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Thanks, I appreciate the compliment the SN was my childhood railroad I saw everyday. I love their electrics!

[@davidwilliams1060]

Thanks. As you’re probably aware, using live overhead lines with DCC can be problematic due to the limited contact area (compared to wheels on rails), although a pantograph may work better than poles.

[@charlessmileyvideos]

The poles will be the next big project! Looking into it!

[@TalkingGIJoe]

Those are way too pretty to be shelf models! Glad you were able to get them squared away...

[@charlessmileyvideos]

Yeah, it was time to get them running and off the shelf!

[@metalstorm242]

Fantastic, more videos of the layout please

[@charlessmileyvideos]

OK, more to come for sure! Glad you are enjoying them!