Rayman4449

Looks good Great example of how different colors can come out in photography under different lighting conditions.

I dont know why it wouldn't be working.

From what I know, USA Trains has not shipped the FEF steam engines yet. Regarding dates, if you were told 2022 then they would be saying 2022 delivery on the big boy.

Those are damn fine engines and sound great!!

Sure thing. You know I was just thinking about that and that was likely what you meant and came out here to update my post hehe. I'll update it...

My DCS Tips page at this location has all the information I have on controlling switches with AIU: http://www.rayman4449.com/DCS_Tips.htm#Power_and_Control_powered_remote_switch_machines It provides the key foundational information needed. An understanding of the switches being used will be required.

MTH has indicated the only change is the thumbwheel assembly. They had to use a different mechanical encoder due to the other being discontinued as a part by the mfg. They have indicated the new bracket that is the spring return for the thumbwheel has been improved but that latter part isn't something I have confirmed. The RF portion of the remote is the exact same so wireless signal strength back to the TIU will be the same

This looks great! Nice and unique engine, this will be fun to see come together

I have one left in-stock (70-3028-1) that is ready to ship. (Has had my normal tear down work etc, includes improved smoke and speaker) http://www.rayman4449.com/MTH/MTH_OneGauge.htm

Oh no....

AIUs dont have USB ports. TIUs have USB ports. The text in the original post only refers to AIUs (MTH #50-1004) but TIUs (50-1003) and AIUs are pictured. Please revise the posting to clarify what is meant here. TIUs with USB ports are already available and I have them in-stock. WTIU (50-1039) (which has wifi built into & has USB port, will allow you to vary DC voltage output to control analog engines, but does NOT work with traditional wireless handheld DCS Remote) has still yet to be released and is supposed to be out Dec 2020 but of course that could get pushed out. I have these on order and am taking pre-orders. Thank you and let me know if any questions.

A reversing loop with DCS would be accomplished the exact same way you would with regular analog track power. The only question is would the reversing loop electronics/circuits affect DCS commands that are run through the reversing loop device (probably would be ok).

Really nice setup Wonder what is used under track (segments).

Depends on the production run but MTH often used what appears to be a lacquer clear coat over everything that makes trying to remove lettering a real mess.

I haven't tried contacting them in quite a long time so I cant help here.

Sounds like this is going to be hard to answer over a forum. It sounds like either something mechanical or some issue with the Airwire electronics.

See section on this page: http://www.rayman4449.com/DCS_Overview_Videos.htm#DCS_Remote_Photo_Overview DCS Remote Control Icon List The Remote may display a letter indicator on the screen under certain conditions: BATT = Low Battery Indicator (C) = Protocast is Active (D) = Doppler is Active (L) = Engine displayed is a Lash-up (M) = External Microphone is Active (P) = Playing back a previously recorded playback session (R) = Recording a playback session (T) = Remote is tethered to TIU (Z) = Z4K track is being controlled M = microphone. Try pressing the Mic button.

Cool group!

While I could technically get that setup working, it isnt something I would attempt to do. (either for myself or especially for others) There really isnt a lot of room in the Hudson boiler and the amount of time required to do a well-done retrofit of mounting and sealing smoke unit etc would be cost prohibitive from a time perspective. There is one aftermarket smoking whistle install that I have seen for O gauge was done so poorly it was no wonder the engine was sent to me because the engine stopped running. While there was no excuse for the poor workmanship I saw, it underscored the time involved in doing such an install. Also, given the number of things that could go wrong, it just isnt worth it in my opinion. .

Yes, flywheel is required for install of PS2/PS3 in any engine. That universal joint would not be a good substitute for a flywheel. What is inside the other motorblock, does it have motor or just shafts?

Based on that photo from Yardtrain (thank you!), that is not a good candidate to install DCS/PS3 in and not an engine I would take on for install.

First photos: http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/1612-mth-20192020-one-gauge-catalog/&do=findComment&comment=15657

Some of the SD70ACe are shipping. This is one of the best diesel release I've seen. Highly detailed. Nice look.

Oh boy that is not good. Thank you for sharing and letting us know!