Kato N Flying Hamburger (DCC sound, light & Next18)
The Flying Hamburger is an iconic train, but the Kato model needed a little upgrade, check out the video! The first high speed train One could argue the Flying Hamburger between Berlin and Hamburg was one of the first high speed trains. This little DMU from the 1930s...
Fleischmann V100: full DCC overhaul with DH05C decoder
The Fleischmann V100 is a classic. In fact, my model is about 12-15 years old. It was time to improve it. Functions, functions, functions Despite its age, this model has a solid construction. I had it converted to DCC, about 10 years ago. It was time to change...
Hobbytrain Siemens Vectron with sound
The Hobbytrain Siemens Vectron Europa (Hobbytrain 2962) looks good, and now it sounds good. The model The Hobbytrain N scale version is nice. Quinntopia has a great video review of the SNCB version, which seems technically identical: [sc name="youtube"...
Track cleaning cars: LUX Modellbau vs. Tomix
LUX Modellbau vs. Tomix: which is the best N-Scale cleaning car around? That eternal problem... When you don't run trains for a while, or if you run them often, the track gets dirty. Several measures may help: Manual cleaning Tedious, and dangerous for the landscape...
Arnold locomotive with smoke generator
I haven't had much model train time lately, here is quick update to show I haven't forgotten the blog. Steam, as it should be As you know, I am more a fan of modern trains. I had this old Arnold locomotive, bought when I was a kid. It was my only locomotive with an...
Minitrix DB Lint: adding light
A quick DIY procedure on a typically German diesel motor car: the DB Lint from Minitrix. The model(s) The DB "Lint" (Alstom Coradia) is a typical regional DMU. Minitrix had released 3 versions: 12585, with front headlights only 12586, with interior lighting &...
Fleischmann BR01.10 with added sound
Another sound installation, my first on a steam locomotive: the Fleischmann BR01.10. Old times, old models This is a model I got on ebay for a good price a while ago. The BR01.01, part number 7174, only has a NEM651 plug. Recently, Fleischmann released a newer...
Hobbytrain Taurus full DCC (sound, lights, driver’s cab lighting)
A big project on a locomotive I had had for a while, with sounds of course, and even more this time. My über-DCC plan This model is a reproduction of a Eurosprinter/Taurus locomotive from Siemens, property of HUPAC (a Swiss-based freight transport company). The model...
Fleischmann control car with decoder, lighting
This Fleischmann control car (part no 8600) already has LED front lights. I decided to do a 'quick and dirty' installation of a DCC decoder, along with interior lighting. Preparing the LED boards This Fleischmann control car sells for more than €70. I bought it used...
Dapol Class 156 DMU (+lighting & sound)
Living on the continent - in "Europe" as our British friends would say - the UK remains as exotic as the US in terms of rolling stock. German manufacturers tend to ignore UK trains, but while in London I was reminded how different EMUs and DMUs are on the other side...
