SF 4-8-4: decoder install (cont)
Assembly and road test.
Videos: Train is pulling vintage metal Athearn/Varney and wood Silver Streak/Ambroid freight cars. With the big 80" drivers, I'm running the train around 80 SMPH. I believe SF had the heaviest northern made.
Skykomish:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEO9WtRLxfA
Wilmar: Love the sound of the metal wheels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoWyl98eEFs
Glacier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSwY6jauOOA
Tye:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll5ozibj2M8
Leaving Havre: The two trestles were built in the late 50's, early 60's when I was a teenager.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbEpTrlEb48
Havre:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CShGDQQj52E
Decoderpro used to test new motor.
Decoderpro also used to check all functions.
Road test.
West of St. Paul.
West of Wilmar.
'Water hoses' needed adjustment as they were interfering with the trailing truck.
Tumwater Canyon Trestle.
Whitefish.
The dispatcher's panel, besides indicating where the train is located, it also indicates what direction it is traveling, ie: East or West.
Skykomish.
