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Cannot add MTH PS2 engine to DCS – Engine Error
Just a quick note on a problem I had when attempting to add a new MTH PS2 engine to my DCS roster. I could hear the new engine’s insides “click” when I applied power to the track, and there were no lights or sounds so I was satisfied the engine heard the DCS watchdog signal…
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Honky Tonk – Nitecappers
Lenny Kay with the Nitecappers playing Honky Tonk back around 1960…awesome! Honky Tonk
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Nitecappers – Pottsville Radio
Waaaay back “in the day”, Lenny Kay played with the Nitecappers. Date of this recording is estimated at 1960 as heard on Pottsville Radio in northern PA. What I call “Ba-Dip-Ba-Dah” is such a cool riff with smooth horn players! And of course, the immortal Night Train. Ba-Dip-Ba-Dah riff Night Train
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Fixing Lionel TMCC ground plane issue without ruining layout cosmetics
Installed ground cover in the yard area and telephone poles carrying a wire to solve the Lionel TMCC ground plane issue where engines to not respond and lights blink.
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Tape Chain Christmas Card attempt – 1986
An attempt at creating a Taped Chain Christmas Card for 1986 grads who went off to college that year. We were 2nd on the list so this is all I have. Christmas Chain Letter – 1986
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More disappointment from Lionel – Yet another bad ES44AC!
My excitement of receiving my third replacement BNSF ES44AC from Lionel quickly changed to disappointment and disgust. Upon opening the box, I could tell by the packaging that it had been previously opened by someone else, just like the last defective replacement they sent me. In both cases, the packs of silica gel were wedged…
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It's getting laughable with Lionel
I received my replacement BNSF ES44AC diesel engine from Lionel and carefully but eagerly unpacked it for a test run. Initial inspection revealed 3 loose or broken pilot steps which I was able to glue back on. The cab windows had small scratches and fingerprints, and overall the loco didn’t look “brand new in the…
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BNSF ES44AC loco and Legacy Remote gets returned to Lionel for Repairs
I decided there were too many issues with the BNSF ES44AC Lemon, er, uh, Loco so I returned it to Lionel for a repair. They agreed that there were too many separate issues and are sending me a replacement. I pushed for a replacement and appreciate Lionel’s concern and willingness to try to satisfy me.…
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Giving up on Lionel?
In previous posts I have documented my experience with opening up the Lionel Legacy BNSF ES44AC and related build quality and wiring issues inside. After re-assembling from the last repair, the engine ran OK for a few short sessions and then the rear coupler would no longer fire. I took it apart and found a…
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