I’ve begun using RC Trains radio control systems out of the UK and am extremely pleased. If you are curious, Google them at rctrains.co.uk. I’m planning to do a clinic on their system after the holida

I have three LGB cars for sale. None have ever been out of their boxes and are in pristine condition. 1 44710 WP&Y extended cab caboose#903($170), 1 4074 Pabst refrigerator car($75), 1 4091 1996 San D

The next generation QSI units are finally being advertised. There are some unique features, like stereo sound. The big difference will be the larger memory, higher recording quality (which is already

I found the new Zimo 642 decoder (motor and sound) works great and they have a nice "galloping goose" sound file. The decoder is very small and will handle about an amp. Greg

I've been looking for a small DCC decoder to fit in my Berlyn "Casey Jones" rail truck. I also have a small Accucraft loco that is a model of the Casey Jr. train in Disney world, which is another tigh

Seems not much going on, very few new products in G scale. Aristo Craft released and shipped the RDC-3, like the RDC-1, but now with clear windows and an interior. Well, unfortunately, the interior is

Went the the new show by a new promoter. It was held at the Pomona fairgounds in LA County, and it was small but good, G scale only. 50 feet from the exhibit hall is the Fairplex outdoor G scale railw

I stayed overnight so I could do Saturday and Sunday. This is the "old" Queen Mary show, which has been moved to the Ontario convention center for the last several years. New this year is that the sho

The new product is almost here, 100 people got an early shipment, and a couple of firmware changes have been made. It's a nice step forward from the old Aristo TE that did speed and direction only. Th

Aristo-Craft has come out with a "new" slow motion switch motor. It is actually a clone of an existing product from Switzerland. There are some interesting side by side pictures on the MLS forum. Afte

Well, I finally updated my F3 page on disassembly with pictures! It was an old page and no pictures to help. Now it shows the screws to remove the shell, and a separate section on disassembling the mo

Aristo, after years of requests, has upgraded the flangeway depth on the frogs for their Wide Radius switches. (They make 3 styles, a very tight "R1" switch, a Wide Radius switch (matches 10' diameter

Well, it was a nice weekend and went to repair the last switch that was not working. I have Aristo SS switches. The throwbars on the turnouts are NOT UV resistant. I remove the manual switch machines

Well, if you have read my web site www.elmassian.com you would know that I'm a fan of removing the traction tires from locos. Main reason on USAT is the split axle problem, where the plastic axle spli

Well, I bought one of these finally. They can go for over $200 on ebay, and often are messed up. I got one for $99 in what appeared to be good shape, but further investigation shows several things nee

Finally broke down and decided to replace all the Aristo joiners with SplitJaw clamps. What a difference. When removing all the old joiners, was surprised how much dirt and grit get in them. Not reall

I've updated my web site. Updates include: Tips on Aristo wide radius switches A beginners FAQ section Regards, Greg

Well, did my 3rd mockup on the helix. http://www.elmassian.com/index.php? module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=68&MMN_position=89:1 2:49 The last picture show the rail sections joined with

I've updated my web site www.elmassian.com to show the latest progress, a tunnel to extend the outer loop. <http://www.elmassian.com/index.php? module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=39&MMN_

I posted a picture in the photos section. It's a plan for 24 by 36 foot layout in a room, going for the maximum radius possible. The layout can function as 2 independent loops and also as a single "tw