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Not yet gotten busy with other stuff. Will let you know tho Steve

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No actually here DT 402 and upward are capable of F13-30 now. My problem is to upgrade my DT 400R to something better would require me to go to a duplex radio signal.to do that makes all my throttles because they are a simplex radio signal. To do that requires the UR-92 radio receiver and new or upgrade throttles, which is an expensive option for me, I’m not a real fan when it comes to sound, yes it’s nice and some of it does sound nice, especially in steam. To me diesel sounds don’t seem to sound quite right. I was a driver for almost 40 years so mr ears are quite attuned to certain diesel sounds. But then that’s another completely different topic of discussion.

Hello All I'm looking for some help with the decoder installed in the Minerva Models Pannier tank engine.. I understand the decoders are a product of a company called ZIMO. I think this company is either New to the USA or not in the USA market. Anyhow I have an older Digitraxx Empire Builder system with a DT 400R throttle used for programing.. I want to adjust the volume on the engine to my liking. Zimo say I need to use F27 and F 28 to adjust the volume. Here's my dilemma the DT 400 only goes up to F-12. If I go to a newer throttle DT 500R I then need to purchase a UR 92 as the DT 500 is a duplex radio . Then I need to change out my UT-4R hand held throttles as they won't work with the UR-92, A rather expensive amount of new equipment just to adjust the volume on an engine. I'm not a big fan of sound even though I bought the Pannier because of the sound system in it. Any help or ideas???? Thanks Steve

I guess the weight issue varies. I have found out over the years regardless of scale, you need some weight to make the wagon track well. Steve

very nice looking signal. Well done Chris. Steve

I guess for us on the "other side of the pond" I think that works out to 1 ounce per 1 inch of length. Steve

Welcome to the group. I see you too are on this side of the pond. I too am fairly new and trying to figure how it’s done over in England

I guess my thing with the black background was to get it the same size as the transfer. But some seeing photos of other models and the real thing I guess close enough is good?

Didn’t take so here are the photos

Hello All Finally finished my 21 ton Parkside kit, just needs some flat coat and weathering. Yes the pressfit transfers are a bit of a to work with but somehow got them on after a couple failed attempts. Now I just received over the weekend another Parkside/Peco open wagon. This one has water slide decals but had the black background as a pressfit. Am attaching a couple of pictures.

I just ordered a pack of 10 from Eileens Emporium today along with another Parkside wagon kit. Steve

Hi John Thanks for the info. I did get some 1 MM nuts. While not really the right size. I did get one onto the back of the buffer. Might have stripped the threads on the buffer but It's not going to be replaced so I'll live with that. But I will check out the places for the bits. Thanks for your help tho (even if it's a bit late, me not you) Steve

Sorry got the picture the right way. What the photo is not showing is the backing paper from the gray stripe still attached to the stripe and applied to the wagon. Something not right me thinks. What I'm I not doing right. Steve

This is what the car decal/transfer and instructions from kit is this done right or not, any help appreciated. Thanks Steve

Hello Again everyone, Yes It has been awhile. Well I finally got the Parkside 21T open wagon built and painted. I found very color here in the USA (scale coat 2 UP Freight car grey) that comes close.. The kit went together fairly easy one I got some of the terminology right. Anyhow I'm now ready to put the decals/transfers on the car sides. I'm not sure I'm following the directions right? They talk about removing a tissue like backing without cutting thru the backing? haven't seen anything that resembles tissue to me. I cut the diagonal stripe to see if its done right. Will send a picture in my next post to see if this is right or wrong. Any help would be appreciated Steve

Hello everyone Finally finished building the Parkside wagon kit last week. Once I got past some of the terminology it went together rather easily. Only cock up I did was but the brake levers across from each other instead of putting them at opposite corners. Then managed to lose the VERY TINY nut that goes on the buffer while putting the last buffer on. Attached are a few pics from the workbench. Left the wheels out so I can paint it. The wagon rolls real good. Now for the next question. What color of brown would be a good match for railmatch colors for the later era. An ideas? Thanks guys Steve

Jinty Right now all my American O scale is at friends layout. Only thing I have at home is kits and what ever I'm trying to build. But I'll try to get a few pictures on his layout. If you want google Fox Valley O scalers and you'll find his website with the layout . He also has a small hobby shop per se in his garage.. Steve

Finally got the whole wired up and getting the bugs out of it. runs real nice. Right now it sits on some shelf brackets below my HO layout. I think I will move it so it can be more readily seen. Will try to post some short video of it later Steve

G Hi there I'm in the USA and have some of each. If interested send me a e-mail (in my profile). I'll be more than willing to send you some, Steve

Yes they did put the prices up on these kits. or at least thats what I saw on the Antics website.. I find it disgraceful at the prices they are charging for kits. I got my kit before the prices went up. Steve

hello all thanks for all the info about kit building, I purchased a Parkside /Dundas 21 ton coal hopper. will try to show my progress as I go. Steve

Well we can do that too. Where I'm building this layout is my HO scale layout that goes around part of my cellar.

Hello all. I finally finished laying the track and point work on my O scale layout. Now to go back and wire it. The pointwork is all handlaid #5 & #6 turnouts. it is 2 boards each 16 inches wide by 72 inches long. My plan is that it will load coal or some sort of mineral etc...and d liver them to BR. Right now I have a Minerva Pannier and 2 Dapol 7 plank wagons eventually will add more wagons. Hopefully I’ll need about 10 wagons. Layout will be DCC. It will also serve as a test track for some of my American O scale equipment. Enjoy Steve