Mike, I just got a Zephyr express about a week ago.  It comes with a manual and a Mobile & Sound Decoder Manual Second Edition.  If you didn't get one of the latter You'll need to contact you're dealer or Digitrax.  It has 85 pages and seems to be packed with Info. 

Jeff, I haven't had a chance to connect my DCS 52 up yet but it comes with a plug to connect directly to a computer without an adapter and, if I remember correctly , instructions on the screen.  Paul G    

My request would be to include a road pilot as they do with the the richland 4-4-0's, Paul G

The shorties you are probably talking about are IHC/Riverrosi, much less expensive and narrower than the KD's.  I was always hunting for those at train shows.Paul G

Excelently done, like your work, Paul G

Look on the left side by the smokebox.  If the air pumps are there that is the old connie, not what you want at all, PaulG

WOW!!...  All those locos peering of those stalls!  Looks wonderful, Jon, Paul

Regarding whether the Durango & Silverton connie is DCC ready or not I would suspect that all Bachmann connies would be the same.  Many years ago I worked in the auto repair business and the wiring harnesses from the auto factories for individual makes and models were all the same. If a customer ordered power windows and doors, air conditioning, power steering and brakes or whatever, the wiring harness had the proper harness connections to just plug the appliance into the system.  Having a separate harness for each optional system added additional complication and expense. Based on that, I suspect Bachmann has one wiring harness for all connies and add either a decoder or a dummy plug to the existing connector. Just my two cents, Paul G.

Never mind, I found a couple of old passenger car kits that have railings I can use with a little modification..

Does anyone sell railings for cabooses and passenger cars? I know you can bend your own but the cost for bending pliers and devises that do a good job seem prohibitively expensive if your only going to do a few.  Thanks, Paul.

It truly looks great Jon,Paul G.

 Jeff I have two of the Bachmann moguls with sound, and two of the Roundhouse connie's, one with factory sound and one with a Tsunami.  I presume that means I need to upgrade to the newest Zephyr.  I'd better count all my pennies.  Thanks to Gray Wolf, Hunt and J Ward for responding, Paul G.

thank's gray wolf, I was trying to not shout out on the Bachmann site.  Its the original digitrax zephyr.  I'm retired and don't want to spend more than I have to.  what functions am I giving up with the current unit?  Thanks, Paul

Hello All, I am trying to figure out whether I need to replace my dcc controller.  what I have now gives me F0 to F8 cv's there have been two controller upgrades, both giving the full range f0 to f28 cv's. what features/availabilities am I missing with my current controller?  Thank's in advance, Paul

  hi Terry, That's very much like what I'm planning to do on a pingpong table, only 5 x 10 or 6 x 10. Paul G. 

His work shows the very highest level of craftsmanship, I will miss him indeed.  He was very kind to me.  I hope and pray that his family will feel blessed that he cared so much for others, Paul G.