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New York Central; and Wellsville Addison & Galeton. Analog/DC
models have an NMRA 8 and 21 pin plug to accommodate an
aftermarket decoder. Models with DCC are factory equipped
with a LokSound Select dual-mode decoder which allows loco-
motive to operate on standard DC as well as DCC equipped lay-
outs. DC models will have an MSRP of $179.95. F7s with factory
installed DCC will list at $279.95. Matching F7A-F7B units will be
priced at $329.95 and $499.95 respectively. Dealer orders are
due by December 20, 2013.
Bowser is developing an All-Canadian SD40-2 locomotive based
on prototypes built in London, Ontario by General Motors Diesel
(GMD). Bowser is soliciting input from hobbyists and rail fans
who have photos or other documentation to authenticate spe-
cific details unique to the GMD SD40-2s. Current planning calls
for producing CP road number 5718, CP 1813, CP 1839, CP 5962,
CP 6040, and BCR 752 – all with 102'' noses. Also CP 5570 with
an 81'' nose. For additional details on this project visit
Broadway Limited Imports
has intro-
duced a DCC Address Changer
that is designed to simplify DCC
address programming, reading,
and resetting any NMRA compli-
ant decoder. According to BLI,
the new product is in response
to complaints from hobbyists
about the hassle of programming DCC equipment. The hand-
held device will be available in early 2014 at an MSRP of $79.99.
Complete details, including a product video, are available at the
above website.
Circuits4Tracks
is selling an economical
occupancy detection system suit-
able for both DCC and DC opera-
tion. Each circuit board handles four
detectors. The boards are available
as kits or fully assembled. Buying
the kit reduces the cost to under
$5.00 per block. Pricing and com-
plete specs are available on the
above web site.
Con-Cor
International’s
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Christmas Car
for 2014 is titled
MRH-Dec 2013
