@Rayin"S" posted:These locomotives run much slower than an American Flyer. There is nothing wrong with it, it's set to run at a more realistic speed. I have seen these at the S Fest train race events, they are geared to run at a lower speed.
RayDigitraz Zepher
Your observation is very enlightening, Ray. In view of my response to Ukaflyer [see the post immediately above this one], there is indeed nothing wrong with my locomotive. That said, apparently my basic Digitrax Zephyr DCC system is quite adequate for handling this loco and a six-Budd passenger car consist. The upgrade recommended by Digitrax Tech Support- -an added DB210 booster and PS615 power supply- -will not be needed. I just have to get used to watching my train travel at a "more realistic" top speed. As a former longtime Lionel train operator, I was accustomed to rotating a handle on my ZW transformer and making my trains zip along at reckless, admittedly unrealistic, speeds. Alas, those were the days...
