Rayman4449

While Jerry won't have the full enclosure in his, I can tell you the difference in sound between stock setup and what I have in mine which includes that upgraded speaker is just startling.  Listen to this video:

http://www.rayman4449.com/MTH_BigBoy_Soundtest_1000kbs.wmv - 32mb

Will start this thread to post and share the latest Aristocraft sales available.   As new sales are available in the future, post them here.

4/1/2013:  (PCC Trolley sale)

http://www.aristocraft.com/PCC-Trolleys-Aristo-Craft-G-Gauge-Model-Trains_c_12.html

Hmmm you know I'd probably send them an email or call them.  I know I do periodically asking when they're going to release a DD40 hehe.

Looks good Jerry.  Let me know what you think of the new speaker.

I would have to think it's gotta be getting closer (for Accucraft) with regards to next engines they think that might sell well.  No way I would spend $7-8k on one tho.  

This should be interesting to see when done, thanks for sharing Jerry.

Hey there, sure can.. 

PS3:

- Increased memory capacity for sound files (higher quality sound) 

- All LED lighting instead of Incandescent.  (saves power and longer light life)

    - The future PS3 upgrade kits will have available a board that will allow the PS3 board to drive the existing PS2 incandscent lights to simplify upgrade.

- Auto 'Rule 17' lighting of the headlight (auto dims when idle for a period of time and brightens back up when commanded to move)

- Eliminates the need for a polarity switch on the engine

- Has improved signal processor which matches the type used in the new Rev L TIU.  So while you get greatly enhanced signal performance from a Rev L TIU with PS2 engines, you get an even greater benefit with PS3 engines and Rev L TIU.

- Eliminated the rechargeable battery pack (uses built in capacitors for backup power)

- Can be run and controlled in a DCC environment (DCC power and control).   See the below link for more info on DCC PS3:  

          - http://www.rayman4449.com/DCS_Overview_Videos.htm#Operating_PS3_Under_DCC

Other notes:

- PS3 engines are fully backward compatible with all existing TIUs and Remotes.  

- PS3 boards use chips and components that are more easily sourced on the market which will ensure there are never supplier constraints in the future.  (i.e. should never be issues with getting PS3 board / upgrade kits in the future once they start making them)

- All current production MTH engines are being made with PS3 installed. (for the last year +)

- PS3 is available for HO and O.  (Boards for HO are different from O and are designed to accommodate the reduced space and amperage requirements of HO.)

- No MTH One Gauge engines have been produced yet with PS3 but all future production from 2013 on will come with PS3 installed.  

- The O gauge board was made with the One gauge line in mind so no additional design work should be required for the One Gauge roll-out.

I'm with you on that, I could never do that to one of my expensive models.  I have a 93 Honda Accord with 170k, so I guess I can expect it will hold out as long as I need it sounds

Wanted to share for those that have been wondering, MTH just indicated to me that PS3 upgrade kits are targeted for 2014.  

Jim Miller's photo of the Accucraft Cab-Forward from the ECLSTS:

Jim Miller's photos of the new Accucraft Allegheny at the ECLSTS:

Who makes those red flat cars btw?  Are those LGB?  I've been thinking about buying some.

Very nice Jim and thanks for sharing the pics!  Can I post some of those of the Allegheny in another thread?

Interesting video to watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=IQ0oKi0xBig

Thanks Ben!  I only saw the link on the other forum, wasn't sure who actually took them.

Wow, I can't believe I'm finally getting to see a G scale Drefuss Hudson...  

On the blind driver, I don't think you will notice at all, but am surprised they would bother doing that on a 4-6-4 engine.

Photo of the Autoracks: (from the ECLSTS)

Original link:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/usatrainsgscalegroup/8581735088/in/set-72157633061735655

Photo of the new Dreyfuss Hudson: (from the ECLSTS) 

Original link:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/usatrainsgscalegroup/sets/72157633061735655/?page=3

Photos from the ECLSTS:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/usatrainsgscalegroup/sets/72157633061735655/ 

Includes pictures of new Accucraft Dreyfuss Hudson  

Copy of the Aristocraft Insider for March-April 2013:  (NS Heritage paint scheme info)

Link to the PDF:  http://www.aristocraftforum.com/insiders/2013/INSIDER_MAR_APRIL_2013.pdf

Good information to know.  I honestly can't answer and will have to let someone else chime in.  

That's a good price.

I do have a bit still in storage that I bought with the intent of use way down the road.  I did have one person that was slowly buying them off me at the going rate but that's it.  I haven't really said much about it as I wasn't actively looking to sell it but if you're interested I do have some.  Looks like Aristo has been out of stock on it for a good long while now.  Sent a reply to your email. 

Was this from the Aristocraft sale?  I probably should look to sell some of my 8ft SS in tubes.

Looking good Joe!

Sure thing  Honestly only time will tell.  It doesn't seem like anyone is making or announcing much of any new G scale product and given how bad the job market still is I would not be surprised if they held off another year.