SoundBytes: Train Talk from Milepost 141

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Welcome aboard! At SoundTraxx, our staff are modelers just like you. Join us as we share our journey through the captivating world of model railroading. Here we will share our knowledge, experiences, and projects with you. We will also chat with our friends in the hobby and the railroading industry to keep you up-to-date on all things trains. Hop on board and embark on an exciting adventure with us. Everyone is welcome from seasoned collectors to newcomers! read less

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Layout Updates, FAQs, and Short Circuits (Episode 5)

Layout Updates, FAQs, and Short Circuits (Episode 5)

George has been busy with layout updates. He is in the process of upgrading his oil loading platform using a Walthers kit and adding custom details to enhance his setup. He also addresses some common Blunami FAQs, including whether Blunami can run on DCC and how to disable auto-start. Meanwhile, Norman dives into the topic of short circuits—explaining what they are, what they aren’t, and how to troubleshoot any decoder-related issues. Remember, we’re always here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact our Support Team: https://soundtraxx.com/contact/technical-support C.W. McCall’s Wolf Creek Pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-xqfqcgNAE

Episodes

Layout Updates, FAQs, and Short Circuits (Episode 5)

Layout Updates, FAQs, and Short Circuits (Episode 5)

George has been busy with layout updates. He is in the process of upgrading his oil loading platform using a Walthers kit and adding custom details to enhance his setup. He also addresses some common Blunami FAQs, including whether Blunami can run on DCC and how to disable auto-start. Meanwhile, Norman dives into the topic of short circuits—explaining what they are, what they aren’t, and how to troubleshoot any decoder-related issues. Remember, we’re always here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out! Contact our Support Team: https://soundtraxx.com/contact/technical-support C.W. McCall’s Wolf Creek Pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-xqfqcgNAE

Model Railroading: A Lifelong Hobby (Episode 4)

Model Railroading: A Lifelong Hobby (Episode 4)

Join George and Norman, from the SoundTraxx Support Team, as George shows off his layout expansion and they discuss how youth are interacting with the model railroading community in today's technical-driven world. Remember that there are no dumb questions. No one is born knowing how to be a model railroader, and we are happy to help you learn. At the end of the day, we are modelers, just like you, and we want to help you enjoy the hobby!

Special Guest Jim Wiggin from Athearn Trains (Episode 3)

Special Guest Jim Wiggin from Athearn Trains (Episode 3)

In this episode, we visit with Jim Wiggin from Athearn Model Trains. He is Athearn's brand manager and a model railroader himself. Join us as we discuss Athearn, factory-equipped Tsunami2 decoders, and trains!

Model Train Show Off: Highly Customized GP12 and BR Standard Class 2 (Episode 2)

Model Train Show Off: Highly Customized GP12 and BR Standard Class 2 (Episode 2)

In this episode, our team shows off the model trains they have been working on recently. George has a highly customized GP12 in the Missouri Pacific paint scheme. He upgraded it with a Blunami sound decoder, added extra lights, and did a fabulous job weathering the paint. Norman shows off his British Railways Standard Class 2 steam locomotive. He discusses the Tsunami2, TSU-N18 decoder installation he performed. He also explains how he selected sounds for this model from the Tsunami2 steam library. Join us as we talk trains!

SoundTraxx Crew Shows Off Their Trains & Show Me Model Railroad Interview (Episode 1)

SoundTraxx Crew Shows Off Their Trains & Show Me Model Railroad Interview (Episode 1)

Welcome to our new podcast where we talk about all things trains! In this first episode, you will meet our Product Expert, George, and our Support Technician, Norman. They both show off one of their recent model railroading projects and then we will speak with George Hansen from Show Me Model Railroad Company about how Blunami has affected his hobby shop. Norman has an N-Scale LNER Y1 shunting engine to present and George has been working on an HO Scale Atlas MP15.....Let's talk trains!