New DCC System

 Hi folks. Back about a month ago, I decided to make some major changes to my existing shelf layout. I don't want to tell all at this point, however at the top of the list was updating my DCC System. I currently have the Lenz LZV 100 command station and an LH100 and LH90 throttle. I bought these approx. 18 years ago and although the system has undergone an upgrade ( around 2008) from version 3.5 to 3.6, I felt it was time to move on. One of the reasons was that although the Lenz system is solidly built and works very well, I felt that the support was just not there - other systems continued to do upgrades and come out with new components on a regular basis but Lenz just did not keep up the pace. Recently Lenz did come out with a new command station (LZV200) and updated throttle (LH101) and as a current Lenz owner, I could have participated in their trade in program, but I opted not to and changed paths. I have decided to take the "Digitrax Road " and purchased their newest Radio (Duplex) system , along with their updated throttles . I will be putting my old Lenz up for sale and hopefully will find someone who wants a low usage system that is complete with command station, power supply, throttles (x2), fascia plug plug in connectors and all cabling. When I sell something , I have always been reasonable on what I ask, so hopefully this will be appealing for an all in system for a reasonable amount. Now to get to work hooking up my new system....till next time.

Another new Loco

 Hi folks - well we have had some enjoyable sunny warm spring days as of late - nice to see winter behind us. Recently I purchased (from Georges Trains in Toronto). a new Rapido M420 locomotive. The prototype was a Canadian made locomotive and saw service on Canadian National here in Canada up until approx 1993. In fact I remember seeing a few here in my area of Canada. Some examples went to the US ( and Mexico I believe) in very small numbers. This loco has never before been done in plastic and it was great to see Rapido come through and meet the demand to produce this locomotive. I had not pre-ordered, but after the model came out and I saw some on the internet, I decided "why not". I selected an ESU sound equipped version and I must say it is very impressive ( this is my first Rapido locomotive) and it runs very nicely. Besides the great sound, it features working class lights and truck lights as well as a lighted control stand in the cab interior ( can you get any better????). Any way , I very much like it and am glad to have picked up this iconic Canadian Locomotive. Till next time....