WPMA-29 passes Harbor Rope after pulling a car from SeaSide Foods.

Bruce

   

I recently got a newly released MTH Milwaukee Road Little Joe locomotive a few weeks ago. Last evening I was finally able to test it and I will say I was disappointed.

In DCC it runs erratically. Sometimes it runs smoothly and others it slows down to a crawl and shutters. I am not sure if some of this has to do with the fact that currently only have the layout has feeders. This poor running seems to occur mostly in the sections without feeders. However it will randomly slow down in the section with feeders also. At times it has troubles with going through switches. The sound turns on as soon you start to turn the throttle knob. On a couple of occasions after I have turned the throttle to zero it continues running at full speed. On a couple of times it has continued running after I press the emergency stop button.

Just to be sure there was nothing major wrong with the track I ran several of my other DCC locos from Broadway Limited, Bachmann, Atlas, and Rapido. They all ran with no problems.

I tested the loco in DC. The sound comes on as soon as you turn the knob. The loco does not move until the voltage reaches almost 11. It actually runs pretty smooth in DC. I don’t remember any stalling or slowing down including going through the switches.

Anyone have any ideas of what is going on? What additional testing can I try?

I have heard mixed reviews on other MTH’s HO locomotives. This is my first MTH loco and thus far I am not impressed.

WPMA-17 at Crosswicks.

Bruce

   

We are looking to hold our first video chat in a while. We need to know who's in, what day and time works best for those that are, and lastly what media chat do we want to use and who knows enough about it to coordinate things.

So let's hear from everyone, we have had some good ones in the past and they are always enjoyable, just that the last one didn't work out too good, so let's hope we can do well this time.

To start with, I'm in, just that I've got some medical issues that I'm dealing with and some procedures that have not been scheduled yet, so I can keep everyone posted here when I know.

I will keep this list updated, so far the following have said they'd attend:

Ezdays
Fiat Fan
Charlie B
TomPM

I thought there was a thread for sites we want to share but a search was fruitless. 

I wanted to mention this one site that prints 3d buildings and is constantly expanding his line and is very reasonably  priced.  His products lean heavy on the Victorian age but he has introduced some other wonderful models. 

Gold Rush Bay

He does O and N as well as HO.     

Charlie

The Blue Pig is taking advantage of the weather and is having it's first outdoor live music night, as WPMA-40 makes it's way along Division Street.

Bruce

   

I have been having problems with the speed of viewing and uploading for the last several months. It is only on Big Blue. My internet speeds are over 300mb down and 29mb up so it isn't on my end. Any one else noticing this? I am asking because it may be comcast slowing this site down so I wnt to be sure before I complain to them. 
Charlie

Is there anyway to update the email address associated with my account? The address associated with my account is super old and I no longer have access to it so I’d really like to update it. And if possible, I’d like to change my username but one thing at a time here lol

Good Friday---a special day for Christians around the world---perhaps a day to count our blessings and say a prayer for peace and hope for all those who are suffering---I realize how blessed I am as I sit in my train room today.

   

Hello everyone! The Lansing Model Railroad Club is looking for modular layouts for the Lansing Model RR Club  train show and sale on November 5th in Lansing, Michigan.  We are looking for a variety of layouts to help fill out our layout roster for the show.  If this is something you or your group may be interested in or would like more information, please leave me a message on this thread or contact the club at lmrc1953@lmrc.org.  Please write modular layout in the subject line so the email will make it to me.  

Thank you,

Chuck Holman
Layout Coordinator
Lansing Model RR Club