AT this time no manufacture makes a sound decoder that will fit in a MTL GP9 . However that dose not mean it can't be done. The New ESU 58923...
What DCC system are you using? As stated above read CV07 and CV08 then look them up on the NMRA Decoder ID chart.
St Louis Now that's a lot more to my likeing. That cuts distance and drive time nearly in half plus gives me more time to plan.
Biggest Z convention ever ! That sounds like something I want to attend , But How about some place mid USA instead 5200 miles = 80+ hours...
Truly sad news. Condolences
When programing on the main line some systems can not read back the CV settings. I always try and program on a dedicated program track whenever...
Sorry but that Sounds like a Accident waiting to happen. I work around those metal studs often enough to tell you first hand that when cut they...
Sweet It's "Sweet Toot" Please make the "Domino Sugar" Decal to go with it. "Sweet Toot" was the name given to the 1950's era Plymouth Loco...
Rudy Thankyou for taking the time to design such fine models and share them with us. When the shorty first came out i cut one up and made a...
Welcome to Z scale Lights Yes Smoke No Sound from the factory No but it is possible to add sound yourself (Note it's very difficult to do even...
One thing to keep in mind while designing your track plan is which Locomotives you intend to use and the minimum radius that they can run on....
There is a thread hear on TrainBoard with pictures and instructions. Check out the thread titled " AZL Mikado first impression & DCC'd "...
The AZL Mikados are nice running Loco's for the most part. They look great and have no problem pulling a dozen or so freight cars (with Metal...
I have to agree with Rob and recommend AZL Loco's & rolling stock. AZL has a much larger selection of Loco's and their attention to detail is far...
Soldering in a jumper wire is probably your only option unless you can find someone on one of the forums who is willing to give or sell you a set...
no No NO. That will never work. Better off asking her would she prefer you spent all your money on drugs and alcohol while hanging out at bars...
NO. We run Both DC and DCC at the same time on the same layout at shows all the time. Inner loop is usually DC and outer is usually DCC, We...
I used a LokSound Micro V5 in that particular B unit. It is very difficult to fit a sound decoder and speaker in the powered B unit. Both the...
For MTL's Z scale F7 The best choice is more about your personal preference and your abilities to modify the chassis to make room for it. Each...
The 2 on the right were commonly used with the 2-8-0 Consolidated style Loco's which was used by a lot of railroads Message sent I'm interested...
