Rayman4449

I've been saying I was going to do this for some time but here are all the Big Boy and Challengers lashed-up. I didnt have my good quality mic to mask the wind as it was killing the sound depth so it fades out sometimes but here you go...

FYI engine pricing will be valid only through Oct 4th because of pre-order discounts. After that there will be some price adjustments.

Thanks for sharing Bjorn, the engine seems to be extremely well detailed. I hope you are able to garner up enough interest to have one made. Keep working on it, I'm sure you will get enough interest going Raymond

Ray's Electric Trainworks is a fully authorized MTH Dealer and Service and Repair center and can offer assistance with anyone that needs help with their MTH trains in any scale (And also non-MTH). Pricing and stock page posted for the One Gauge line including control system components etc: http://www.rayman4449.com/MTH/MTH_OneGauge.htm For other scales please email or call for pricing information. This includes all current MTH stock, future catalog orders (including the current 2013 catalog) along with old stock/used items currently avail for sale. Raymond

Wanted to provide my pricing schedule for anyone looking to order any MTH One Gauge product from the 2013 catalog. The price list includes a number of items from prior catalogs. http://www.rayman4449.com/MTH/MTH_OneGauge.htm Please email me if you have questions or would like to order. Raymond

Now that is attention to detail hehe Post pics of the result when you get all done.

Aristocraft C16 steam locomotive on sale: http://www.aristocraft.com/C16-Steam-Locomotive_c_68.html

Ok here is my One Gauge pricing page which is still under construction. This includes 2013 items that can be pre-ordered and prior catalog items that are in-stock. I just have locomotives on there but will be adding rolling stock and other items later as well. As far as the old stock items I referred to earlier, that will be posted on this page as well. http://www.rayman4449.com/MTH/MTH_OneGauge.htm Some highlights: F7 - AA sets: $625.00 Dash-8s: $500.00 VO-1000: $470.00 PA - AA sets: $590.00 (Prior catalog with ProtoSound 2, in-stock now) Of course engines come pre-installed with full ProtoSound digital control of lights, smoke, sound, speaker, speed/direction and protocouplers.

I will definitely keep you posted So it shows up in google searches, here is the MTH number for the engine: 70-3005-1 http://www.mthtrains.com/content/70-3005-1

Really nice Joe

Hey Joe, I think this underscores just how hard hit sales in this scale were. We got used to MTH always coming out with multiple new engines per catalog for sure and this is more like what some of the other G scale mfg usually do is a reproduction of the same engines. The economy still isn't great and in time I'm certain we will see some new production. The fact they are even producing this shows they intend to keep the line alive. We are going to have to face the fact that we are a niche market and cost/slow product rollout that goes along with it.

I guess they could be replaced. I found that using a bench grinder it made quick enough work of the SS. To use another piece of metal you will have to have to drill and tap the bottom to secure it to the ties so in all honesty having done the above modifications I think trying to use something else would be far more work to accomplish. Just my thoughts.

No GS-4 but will have a Challenger. Will keep you posted.

This will be items from the prior catalogs.

In the next week I should have some stock on MTH freight, passenger cars and a number of engines that will be avail for sale. Will keep posted here and post in the for sale section.

Once dealer pricing is posted I can share what I can sell them for as well.

That is what I have just heard as well. Will be available online so will check tomorrow

Thanks for sharing the links I think we are very close now.

This is good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ImNvEl2UB0

The VO does look good. Joe nice work on the install and protocoupler I will keep my eyes open for any VO-1000s for you Joe.

They said they are going to release the catalog soon guys, it will be posted back up online soon when the catalog is officially released.

It means that the catalog and the full release of everything they will produce this year will be revealed soon. This first item appears to have leaked out a little early. They have always produced a B unit so wait for the catalog to see the full range of what will be produced.

Gotcha ok. In this case, the engine will be unpowered for some more extended period of time which will cause it to self-powerdown/shutdown. When you reapply power to the turntable you will need to either: (and this is for PS2 or PS3) 1) Hit the READ button to force the TIU to resend the watchdog signal to make sure the engine knows it is to operate under control via the remote (and not auto-power up and run under variable track power. 2) Consider getting a DCS remote commander set and wiring the Commander signal box into the turntable track (passively) so it will auto send the signal when the unpowered section of track gets power. (http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/115-adding-engines-to-dcs-layout-from-unpowered-siding-dcs-remote-commander-tip/) OR 3) You could also cycle power to the layout if there are no other engines running. (and when TIU power ups it will send the watchdog signal) I'm providing all this info not only so you know ahead of time and know what to expect but also for others who may be reading/researching later

Sure thing I can definitely see in that case where it will be more of an issue. Yes that is right on the engine switch. I'm guessing there will be two different scenarios you will encounter where you may drive a train on to the turn table, flip it around and drive it off and I guess the other where it will just be started up and driven off in a direction different then when it last ran. Just as an FYI under PS2 for the times you run the engine on the turntable and want turn it around, since I'm sure you are running DC power you will need to flip a polarity switch on the turntable track to keep it from shorting as when you flip it the rails on the layout and the turntable will be opposite polarity. When you flip the polarity switch on the turntable just flip the swtich on the engine. The engine in this case would still be powered up and flipping the polarity switch on the engine won't affect anything or cause it to shut down. So just flip each switch and drive the engine off in the other direction. For the times when you are powering up the engine from scratch, if you don't remember which way the polarity switch is, you can just power it up and then hit the startup button on the remote. If the engine doesn't respond, cut power, flip the polarity switch on the engine and power backup and you will be fine. The engine will stay put and see the watchdog signal so the engine will stay in place even if the polarity switch is the wrong way the only diff is it wont respond to remote commands. Another more precise way to tell if the polarity switch is set correctly when running under DC power is to listen to the relay clicks in the engine (which are easily heard) when you first apply power to the engine. If the switch is correct you will hear two clicks (which sometimes sounds like one from a distance). If incorrect you will hear three clicks with two at first like normal but will hear a third final click slightly delayed. All new production will have PS3 so if you did end up getting anything if you get the new stuff you'll be good to go

I actually have a few video clips of the Allegheny and it sure looks like a beast. Of course to me what gives it such an interesting distinction is they actually weighed more than a big boy and had such high horsepower ratings. I will def buy one (maybe more who knows) if someone makes an affordable one in plastic. Again, I think MTH is our only chance at ever seeing that happen. I still think Aristo could have cleaned up with an affordable 1:29th scale Big Boy or something.