Just got the 2-8-0 dcc/sound (84508)and it runs fine.  Question:  What is the little plastic bag containing fine black material?  Coal for the tender?  thanks  Jim

Mr. B-I am looking for any information on the recently announced New Haven 2-8-0 Consoldiated with sound and dcc.  When will it be expected in stores?  Thanks  Jim

Sorry for the duplicate message(see general discussion).  I realized you were on the HO board.  Good to see another New Haven guy.  I grew up on the electrified section in Pelham, New York one stop from New Rochelle.  Wish we could get more electrified power units.  Jim Mueller [email protected]

Good to see another New Haven "gone but not forgotten" guy on the forum.  I grew up in Pelham, New York on the electrified section one stop before New Rochelle.  We need more electric power units!  Jim Mueller  [email protected]

 

Gene - Sounds great!  I realize it's a fictitous "Gordonsville" but since I live in Palmyra nearby it really caught my attention.  Almost thought I missed a "live steam" run.  Jim 

Gene - Thanks for the reply.  Before I get involved in sound I want to try my hand at installing a dcc decoder for this engine.  Any advice for installing and wiring, in other words "what goes where?"  By the way, I notice you refer to Virginia piedmont.  I am a member the the James River NMRA.  thanks  Jim 

I have an older Spectrum USRA Light 4-8-2(iten no. 81605) that I would like to convert to dcc.  I like to use Digitrax decoders.  Has anyone had any experience with this conversion?  thanks  Jim