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Reply to "Increased American Models locomotive speed"

I am a former Lionel O guy who sold virtually all of those trains and got back into the hobby by purchasing a variety of S, HO, N, and OO trains...all of which have not yet been placed on a layout of any kind [indeed, most may never be].  I must have been "spoiled" by the childlike sensation of seeing my Lionel steam-, diesel-, and electric-motive power "fly" by with their respective consists at [admittedly unrealistic] breakneck speeds on long stetches of straight track.

The S FasTrack loop shown in the video clip was set up for the enjoyment of my daughter and son-in-law who live out of state and will be staying with us for a few days during the holidays. When I finally manage to clean out my 15-foot X 15-foot finished and carpeted basement Rec room, I'd like to construct a shelf-type permanent layout where I can fully "exercise" my AM DCC-equipped/modified K4- -chugging, with headlight blazing, smoke puffing, firepan glowing, bell ringing, whistle blowing- -pulling its full complement of six illuminated AM Budd cars [plus a matching observation car I plan to buy] on long straightaways and gentle curves [to the extent feasible, given the limited large-radii choices for curved track].

That all said, I'll opt for upgrading my Digitrax Zephyr system with an additional booster and increased amperage power supply. I found that Litchfield Station sells these components for considerably less than the Digitrax list price: $116 for the DB210 booster, $63 for the PS615 power supply, and $148 for the PS2012E power supply [which is the better long-term solution compared to the PS615 because it can provide up to 8 amps of power, rather than "only" 5 amps]. 

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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