Rayman4449 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 The 40' Box Cars (MTH One Gauge) are now available: 70-74078 Pennsylvania - Car #105034 70-74079 Pennsylvania - Car #105039 70-74080 New Haven - Car #32183 70-74081 New Haven - Car #32189 70-74082 Burlington (CB&Q) - Car #35020 70-74083 Burlington (CB&Q) - Car #35037 70-74084 Great Northern - Car #27010 70-74085 Great Northern - Car #27017 70-74086 Santa Fe - Car #38524 70-74087 Santa Fe - Car #38527 70-74088 Western Pacific - Car #20954 70-74089 Western Pacific - Car #20957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 MTH has been having weekly giveaways that includes One gauge rolling stock. Go here to enter for this weeks drawing: http://mthtrains.com/35th-anniversary-celebration-weekly-give-away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Ray, I see you have Dec 2015 as the date for the new Big Boy, is that a hopeful guess, or based on something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Jerry, in black and white! http://mthtrains.com/70-3027-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 That's the date MTH has currently posted, but I still say expect to see the engine in about 2 years from catalog announcement date. That said, those getting the pre-orders in now is the right thing, this ensures you have one reserved in the production run and also gives MTH an idea of the overall demand to help make sure the right quantity is made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Be cool if that was true. Guess the F7's were forecast for many months ago and have not shown up yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texmaster Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 That's the date MTH has currently posted, but I still say expect to see the engine in about 2 years from catalog announcement date. That said, those getting the pre-orders in now is the right thing, this ensures you have one reserved in the production run and also gives MTH an idea of the overall demand to help make sure the right quantity is made. I agree with this timeline. It was almost 2 years from my pre order of an HO big boy from MTH a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Heads-up on the new WiFi App and DCS 5.00 to be released this month. The WIU (WiFi Interface Unit) which is required for the Wifi app to work will be avail mid-Nov. If you're interested in getting one I would place a pre-order now. http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/35-dcs-control-with-a-pc-ipadandroid-pad-wireless-phone/page-2#entry5731 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Trainworld is taking preorders for new MTH Bigboy, G-scale for delivery in late Dec. 2015. They are also taking orders on Dash 8. Alright! .......Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 There is only one Dash-8 currently on pre-order, the rest are already in-stock with one being sold out already. Again, expect delivery on the Big Boy 2 years from the catalog announcement date. Jim if you would like to cancel the pre-order you have placed through me for the Big Boy just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I'm in for the duration.........Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm sure most everyone understands but wanted to make sure.. the 4014 will come with an oil bunker and will not have a coal in the tender. 4014 tender will look something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I have an AA set of MTH PA's and only one engine has DCS board and the other is a slave. And if you have a PB unit the control is passed thru it from control engine to slave engine by means of ribbon cables. Will the Norfolk Southern - AA Set - (#4271 & 4270) - (Proto-Sound 3.0) be the same? ...................Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yes, it will be like the past releases where it has a slave second unit that runs off commands from the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avant Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Has anyone changed a big boy over to battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 there was an article in garden railways. I'll see if i can find it......Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 MTH DCS ver 5.00 and the new Loader Program v5.00 are now available: (You will need to upgrade the TIU and Remotes to DCS 5.00 to use the new Wifi App and must use the new v5.00 Loader Program) http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/694-mth-dcs-consumer-loader-v500-current-version/ http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/693-mth-dcs-remote-tiu-firmware-v500-current-version/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Update: MTH is saying the following items will be arriving at MTH between now and Jan 15, 2016: Item No. 70-2112-1 Southern Pacific F-7 AA Diesel Set With Proto-Sound 3.0 Item No. 70-2113-1 Southern Pacific F-7 A Unit Diesel With Proto-Sound 3.0 Item No. 70-2114-3 Southern Pacific F-7 B-Unit Diesel (Non-Powered) Item No. 70-65028 Southern Pacific 3-Car Streamlined Passenger Car Set (Smooth) Item No. 70-67028 Southern Pacific Streamlined Passenger Coach (Smooth) Item No. 70-68028 Southern Pacific Streamlined Passenger Observation Car (Smooth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Also to update everyone I have received the WIUs in so they are now available for those wanting one. See the WIU thread for more info: http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/35-mth-wifi-control-app-wiu-wifi-interface-unit/ Cost info: http://www.rayman4449.com/MTH/MTH_OneGauge.htm#DCS_WiFiModule_50-1034 *Remember you will need to update your TIU to DCS ver 5.00 in order to operate the WIU. (see the WIU thread for info and links to instructions).* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 FYI to everyone, I now have the new PS3 boards to upgrade existing PS2 engines. Please visit my website and email me if interested. I have also updated the "Protosound 3 thread" here: http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/429-protosound-3-whats-new-with-mths-ps3-vs-ps2/ Also wanted to share another benefit of going to the new PS3 (this is for both factory and upgrade PS3 boards)... in the past if an engine (that was being powered by DC power) missed/didn't sense the TIU initial power up signal, it would start up with lights and sound and start up running at full track power speed (thinking it should be running under analog power). The PS3 boards no longer do that. If a PS3 engine misses that signal it will power up lights and sound but stay put and not actually move. This brings the behavior of how engines operated under AC power now to DC (as this is how the PS2 engines operated under AC power). PS3 will be a worth while upgrade for us in G scale. To recap the key benefits for G scale/One Gauge: - Significantly improved signal processor on the engine board. (If you have had signal/communication issues in the past on your layout, this should resolve it or significantly reduce any issues. Best results, run PS3 with Rev L TIU) - This is relevant for G scale because of the much larger size of the layouts and conditions faced outdoors. - Improved audio amplifier for higher sound quality - PS3 sound files: Can now load these to your engine which have greatly enhanced sound quality. - No more missed TIU start up signals: Engines stay put and will not move if they miss the TIU startup signal on initial power up. (Applies to DC power operation) If you had engines missing the signal in the past moving to PS3 should eliminate or greatly reduce this happening. - Eliminates the need for the polarity switch on the engine as the PS3 board is no longer polarity sensitive. - Eliminates the need for the on-board rechargeable battery pack (the only maintenance item you had on the engine) - Can now run under DCS or DCC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 A video demo of the new Wifi app is now available on the Wifi thread. See the first post: http://www.gscaletrainforum.com/index.php?/topic/35-mth-wifi-control-app-wiu-wifi-interface-unit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 From M. Wolfe A Message From Mike Wolf On The MTH G Scale Big Boy "The G Scale Big Boy should be out in June 2016. We re-tooled the Tender to make it an Oil Tender as the 4014 Big Boy that is being restored will use. We have added a SMOKING WHISTLE as we had on the G-Gauge Triplex. So when you blow the whistle in DCS smoke will come out of it. It has two powerful DC Motors. Every G-Gauge Collector will need this engines as it is the most famous MTH has ever built. It will now come with PS-3 Sound System that now includes all the DCC Functions. All MTH prior G-Gauge Steam Engine had PS-2, which didn't have DCC." MTH G Scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Be prepared for delivery to be delayed well into 2017. This is apparently no different from European manufacturers. I talked to the guys at the club about the constant delays on my F7s, but they're waiting just as long for German models, so I guess it's par for the course. My problem with MTH is that they post shipping dates that they must know will not hold. When I ordered my F7s in May '14 they were scheduled for June '14. Since then I've lost track of the number of delays. Instead of posting a date, I'd prefer they did something similar to KM-1. They post an estimate - with a progress bar that is actually being updated. Anyway, with half the F7s out and the SP version close, mine must be close also. I'm not taking any bets on February, though. Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hi, http://spur1info.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Cool. Too bad I'm not subscribing anymore. While the MTH coaches are still too short for my taste, the ON colours are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for posting. Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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