Kato Thalys PBKA with sound (quick video)
A quick video of a classic Kato Thalys PBKA, with added sound. I currently don't have much time for my trains, and my layout still hasn't moved. So here is a quick video of a Thalys PBKA EMU. I added a Doehler & Haass SD18A sound decoder (with Next18 interface) in...
Arnold Henschel-Wegmann: DCC sound conversion
Arnold released the wonderful Henschel-Wegmann train recently. I had fun with the DIYing... The model The locomotive is equipped with a standard NEM651 DCC plug. The motor is actually quite noisy, but behaves well at low speeds. The small wheels at the front and back...
Old Arnold VT 08 US Army Medical Service: DCC converted
The Arnold 2954 US Army Medical Service was a 1999 limited edition! Sound DCC conversion ahead... Original The VT 08 (more exactly the SVT 137.149 "Hamburg") was a a German DMU built first in 1952. It had numerous uses, and among them, a very original one: the US Army...
Fleischmann Arriva “Alex” BR223, added sound
I haven't had much time to post on the blog, so here is a quick video about a sound DCC conversion. DCC Conversion The Arriva "Alex" BR223 (Fleischmann N 726007) is a diesel Engine running in Bavaria and towards the Czech republic. The 4-car set (Fleischmann N 814701)...
Arnold N Lufthansa Airport Express (added sound)
An old but nice model: the Lufthansa Airport Express with BR111 converted to DCC with sound. Original The Lufthansa Airport Express service is long gone (see Wikipedia article here). But as someone who travels a lot, I have a bit of a thing for airport trains. I have...
Minitrix Köf II updated with DH06A decoder
A small upgrade for the Minitrix Köf II, one of the smallest N scale engines. Bad engine, bad! Minitrix had released several digital versions of the cute little Köf II shunting locomotive. There were also DC versions as well. I have 2 models, old and new Deutsche Bahn...
Minitrix ICE 3 converted with sound, 6 decoders
Yes, I outdid myself. 6 decoders for this old ICE 3 model, including sound of course! Fun with gadgets... Yes, my layout is still in construction. It hasn't moved in months in facts, I am having fun with converting my trains instead. This particular Minitrix ICE 3 was...
Brawa Ludmilla with Next18 and sound
The N-Scale BR232 "Ludmilla" from Brawa (61004) dates back from 2008. Time for an update... Old lady, old model This diesel engine, nicknamed "Ludmilla" is pretty popular in Germany. Nearly all N-scale model train manufacturers have had a go at it. Arnold has just...
Hobbytrain Rottenkraftwagen KLV 53 converted (sound, Next18)
The Rottenkraftwagen KLV 53 is a funny little track work engine. As any other train in N scale, it's even better with sound! The model The "Rottenkraftwagen" is a small service locomotive. Hobbytrain has released numerous versions in N-Scale, always with an...
Mehano Vossloh G2000: Next18 conversion
The Mehano Vossloh G2000 looks good. Period. Did I mention it was black? Why make things easy? In a recent article, I mentionned why I thought the Next18 interface was the best choice for future N scale model. I have converted many models to DCC, sometimes soldering...
