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nortoneye:
Good morning,
My name is Jim and I have been a train lover since I got my first American Flyer in 1961. I have modeled in HO for several years off and on. Recently retired, I am able to devote more time to model and learn. Have 5 locos with RailPro and I love the touch screen control. Looking forward to learning from you all. FYI if you're into British motorcyles-you can understand my handle.
Alan:
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Welcome. Your post just brought back a flood of memories for me. In the very early 80's I had a small motorcycle painting business. Got hooked up with the USNOA (forerunner to the INOA) through a friendship with a chapter president. I had Commando tanks and side covers pouring in from all over the country. Must have painted hundreds of them. Good times.
nortoneye:
Alan,
I am a member of the INOA. I have a 73 850 roadster, started life as a high rider. Can't beat trains and motorcycles!
DRLOCO:
Greetings!
Kris Krengel (Like Santa) here.
I'm a recent convert from the confusing and frustrating world of DCC into the world of RailPro--Mr. Brillinger just sent me a package today with my new system in it. I'm eager to get started! With this form to help guide the way, I'm sure it'll be much easier than me trying to add numbers for CV's...
I have also took a siding and switched (heh) into S scale after being an HO scale guy since I was 8. I've found that there was just TOO MUCH good stuff in HO scale for the budget, and S scale takes me back to my roots of model railroading (no offense to the Flyer/Tinplate guys, but i'm SCALE S). There's enough to get started, and plenty of kit bash fodder, plus the larger size means I can fit the LM3S and iPhone speaker in a locomotive with plenty of room to spare. I'll have a lot of newbie type questions I'm sure along the way, as I'm familiar with how to wire and can almost solder without melting the plastic!;)
Professionally, I'm a Locomotive Engineer (so I play with trains at work and at home--my wife is very patient) for CSX in the Midwest US. If you have questions regarding "how the real guys do it" feel free to ask--The only thing I know for sure is that those crusty model railroaders that said "they never did that on the xyz railroad..." are wrong. Prime example, last week my local run's motive power was BCOL4104 and CSXT 1107. Yeah, that's a BC Rail Dash-8 Cowl unit and an SW1500 together. SO, put whatever consist of engines together you want...just have fun!
Alan:
Welcome to the forum Kris. Bet you had fun when you were a kid with that name. ;)
It is great to have professional railroaders in the discussions. I am fascinated by some of the stories told like your power last week. Must have made for an odd looking combination. But I suppose horsepower is horsepower.
Welcome to RailPro. You made a wise choice.
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