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  1. Yardtrain
    I have (3) TIU's and I am considering selling (2) of the TIU's now and replacing them with (1) latest & greatest verision TIU unit, that has the USB port and all of the newest upgrades. Then selling the 3rd TIU’s after Christmas (when we take our Christmas layout apart) and replacing it with another new unit. But I am wondering ....... When it will be out, or is it out already? How do I tell them apart? I also have (2) AIU's but I don't think those ever changed? I don't want to drag my feet and miss out.
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    I am thinking about adding a reverse loop to my planned layout that just started construction, I run all MTH HO with DCS. Is there a specific wiring configuration that needs to be done for this to work with DCS? Is a reverse loop with DCS even possible?
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    Yardmaster
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    I am looking to remove the letter from a MTH one gauge Hudson tender. I have read that MTH uses a lot more clear coats than other manufacturers. has anyone tried this before?
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    Has Ray or anyone else upgraded an MTH Hudson to PS3 and added a smoking whistle? Is there enough room for it?
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    I have translated most of the site and I tried to create an account there but it simply won’t let me
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    Center of Loop is the highest point in the yard. It has not collected water in the past year since starting the project. So I think just a few inches of stone will do.
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    So we have been working on the canyon on & off for a few weeks. We decided on doing the Dry Stacking method of stone wall building. Since at most the wall is only 12 inches deep, partially supported and we tried to stack them leaning slightly toward the dirt.
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    Progress has been made on the Canyon. After searching high and low we finally found some Stones that will work for us.
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    This is another photo of the drive shaft that I am assuming ties the two motors together. Is it possible to use this as the flywheel or attach a custom one to it?
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    The BR50 has a front and back motor I believe according to the parts list. How does DCS handle more than one motor? I’ve only had Hudson’s and GS4s apart and they have a single motor.
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    A flywheel is required for DCS, is it not?
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    thanks for answering, although it is a bummer answer. What motors do you guys typically install into non mth engines or what flywheel parts would I need to buy? I would still consider doing it even with the challenge. Unlike the BR64 at least, this has a full size tender for the electronics. As a long time dream of mind I’d like to think there is a way to accomplish this.
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    I found the same photo as well of the motor. I don't see that there is any room for install a flywheel unless someone has any ideas. I also noticed the motor is 12v I don't remember what the MTH motors are, Is it still worth it to do so? I would obviously prefer this engine to use DCS like the rest of my engines over using another control system. I know that The USA engines don't use flywheels either and that usually flywheels are added to them so I assume it must be possible. I just don't have any idea how to go about that yet. So I guess that a flywheel motor would have to be added to replace the current one. I am not sure if anyone else offers that service besides Raymond
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    Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I do not see anything on there showing the actual motor. I am not sure if Piko uses flywheels or not
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    I must say, Interesting place for a layout
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    I am a big fan of German steam engines, it seems that a reasonably priced mid size model has finally come into fruition from Piko. However I run all DCS and would like this to do that as well. The 'base' model is DCC ready, I want to take out that and convert it to PS3. Has anyone gotten one of these or opened up other Piko European steam engines that would know if its possible or If there is even enough room in it to do that? https://www.piko-america.com/products/37240-dr-iv-br50-reko-steam-locomotive-g-scale
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    I am pondering replacing my older TIU unit with the new version with the USB interface ? I already have the (50-1034) WiFi unit. Is that the way to go or is it better to hod out for the (50-1039) TIU with WiFi built in ? I only run MTH One Gauge & MTH HO
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    Why remove it ? M&M’s looks more interesting than FedEx.
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    Karla, No I have not.
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    MTH Closing In 2021

    Yardtrain replied to Chuck's topic in News

    That’s so sad. Ok. I get wanting to retire. But why go out this way.? Just Suddenly fold up the company you spent your life building. Why weren’t they grooming a successor ? or to sell the company? Why just walk away? Is there some underlying reason?
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    It sounds a bit funny to me. Like the gears are not meshing properly
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    Since we are stuck at home I finally have some time to take inventory and get some of my trains out of there boxes and up on the wall. I picked up various aluminum display shelves over the years but never put them up....... anyway I am looking for a MTH M&M tank car. Does anyone have one to sell or trade ?
 
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