October  8, 2010

To our valued customers

We have been informed that there may be some issues with the new Atlas Genset  locomotives when used with our MRC Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0.

At MRC, We take claims very seriously. Every MRC product goes through thorough and exhaustive testing; conducted both in-house and by 3rd parties. We do this to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards, and are free of defects in design, workmanship, and operation before the product goes to market. The Tech 6 is certainly no exception.

This product which has been in the marketplace for almost a year, has been lauded for its unique capabilities, operational effectiveness, and flawless performance. To date, we have not received any complaints or notifications of any issues concerning operation with any manufacturers' locomotives, with the exception of the new, recently released Atlas H.O. scale Genset Locomotive.

Since this problem has developed, we have initiated additional testing. Our testing has uncovered similar problems with the Genset when used with other well known brands of train control systems.

I thank you for your continued support and patronage.

Frank Ritota
President

Mr. Bachman,
Now that SDK stated K-line by Lionel is no longer going to be made, and SDK owns the K-line tooling, and now that Kader/Bachman own SDK [phew]
is there any chance that Bachman, or Williams by Bachman will be producing the K-line product line of O scale trains and accessories?
there is so much speculation on the 3 rail forums, i figured to go direct to the source

Bach-Man,
if you e-mail me at [email protected] i will send you a word.doc that you can post on the Bachman site, for the work around on programming
Frank

Thank you Bach-Man,
I have a programming work around for these mis-wired turnouts, if any one needs help with them, instead of trying to re-wire them.
they can always contact me:
[email protected]
732-225-2100  ext. 224
Frank

Does the decoder installed in these turnouts support any programming modes; eg: paged, direct, register or programming on the main?
Does the decoder support CV readback?
Does Bachman or the decoder manufacturer have a complete CV chart of the available CV's included in this decoder for troubleshooting programming issues.
I'm trying to help a combined MRC/Bachman customer using these turnouts with a Prodigy Advance Squared DCC System.
it seems he purchased Bachman item no. 44130 and the default setting is the diverging route through the turnout not the straight route. the only way to set the straight route as default is to either reverse the wires from the decoder to the twin-coil switch machine, [wire colors are not the same on different turnouts], but we would need to know which color is the common, or to try and use CV programming to reverse the direction of the decoder.
The instructions supplied by Bachman only deal with changing the default using the Bachman E-Z Comman DCC System.
The customer told me today he has tried calling Bachman the last few days, and no one has returned his phone calls
thank you

Frank

This is a DCC On-Board turnout question for the Bach-man.....
Does the decoder that comes with the turnout support CV readback?
Are there programmable CV's in the decoder; eg: CV # 513 to program the address in?
does the decoder support any program modes; eg: paged, register, programming on the main?
thank you

for screening, you can go to a craft type store, [a.c. moore, ragshop] and buy wedding veil material, sometimes called "tule". you can also use tight mesh window screening for your local hardware store. if you are a real nitpicker when it comes to the actual HO spacing of the screen material, you can make a decal of the screen on clear decal paper, and apply it to a clear piece of window glazing, then attach the decaled glazing to the screened in porch

Stephen,
thank you for the info....
i'll have to check any cows on my layout to make sure they are the right cows for the right job...lol

DJP,
got your e-mail, and sent you an answer.

DJP,
the express upgrade consists of:
$25.00 for new software in the base unit- this gives you- better readback of decoders, opens the unit up for using the wireless and p.c. interface, and 28 functions, [if you purchase the wireless, p.c. interface, or an advance squared handheld you will be able to access all 28 functions]. the express handheld can not be upgraded, but it can still be used with an upgraded express, but you will only get the 16 functions.
$25.00 for a new upgraded power supply [2.5 amp]- will let you use a reverse loop controller, [AD520], and run a few more trains.
the 0001505 booster has an msrp of $164.98 [cheaper through a dealer]
the best thing to do is give me a call...732-225-2100, ext 224, or e-mail me at  [email protected]  and let me know more about what you are trying to accomplish on your layout.

Quote from: renniks on October 10, 2009, 06:23:27 AM

Quote from: Terry Toenges on October 08, 2009, 07:49:59 PM
Which brings up another question. I have only seen models of milk cows,calves and 'stud' bull. Does anyone make beef cattle?  Want them in O scale too.

Eric UK

Which brings up another question....
Being a city boy...a cow is a cow...they stand in a field all day, head down, eating grass...what's the visible difference between a milk cow and a beef cow?

you can use the 0001505 district booster with the express through the booster port in the back of your express base unit. but disconnect the "to track" wires from your express base to your layout, these will no longer be used. your booster "to track" wires now will power the layout. this will give you 3.5 amps to the layout. you would still leave your "program track" wires connected to your present program track. you can not use the 1505 as a second district with the express powering your first district, as the difference in power outputs will cause a short between the two districts. you would need one 1505 hooked up to your express as mentioned above, then add, [daisy chain], a second 1505 to the first 1505 to power district # 2, etc., etc., down the line of districts.

Mike,
go to the MRC website and download the updated version of "Tips  and Tricks"
i just added a section on programming the Bachman DCC turnouts.
Frank

The Prodigy Express is only a 1.6 amp output...using it in a club environment may be taxing the output, lowering the track voltage needed to program the loco.
verify the loco runs on it's default address [# 3], then program it on the main to the 4 digit address you want. try removing the other locos from the layout when trying to program it, even though the other locos may not be running their decoders are still drawing power. if you are still having trouble, contact me at MRC- 732-225-2100, ext. 224