Google (Marklin softdrive sine motor) a very interesting article. Bryan

Hi Jim Banner, I have 4 regulated power supply,s,running from 3-12volts at 2.5 amps,0-14volts at 5 amps,i have also many computor power supply,s at + 3.3v+5v and +12volts at 16amps ,its a shame not to use these,can they be used for lights or anything else on the layout,Ihave a medium size layout 7mtr by 5mtrs,HO DCC,although i live in Germany {an exiled Brit} i am running my layout as the US system but with european DCC control system from ROCO,90% of my trains are US steam with some european vintage steam loco,s, +5 mainline Diesels and 3 shuntersAll rolling stock are US.Iam running 4 mainlines plus 2 turntables 12turnoffs and a village with a reversing trolly sys from Bachmann as are most of my trains and rolling stock,Ihave just recieved 20 wagens with coal load from bachmann shop although i have to change the wheels and couplings which is still cheaper than rolling stock here in Germany.Greetings to all,Bryan

Hi Mr Backmann, When will the trucks for the Shay be available from the parts dept .greetings Bryan

Hi Mr Bachmann,I Tried to order one set of shay gears from Bachmann Germany(lilliput) the reply was we dont stock them and we cannot order them,is this the same firm as the US Backmann,this is not the first time i have tried to order from them,they dont seem to be interested in the Backmann customers in Europe (Germany). My complete system is based on US Trains  mixed steam and diesel,i normaly buy my trains from US and my rolling stock from a dealer here,i have tried by email to your parts dept but no responce so far,maybe you can help.Greetings to all train lovers.Bryan