@@gkoproske That's what got me into it...'Mississippi Valley N' Scaler's In Fenton,Missouri" They sponsor a train show in my city...Kirkwood,Mo. Model Railroading Is Fun! MoPac Jack "N-Scale Is Super Cute"
What a great group of guests on this show, lots of energy and great new products to discuss. Good to see young ladies having an interest in the hobby, I suspect there are lots of really great modelers out there who use nail polish😀
Thanks for a great show. Was going to pass on the UWT-50 since my NCE system does not have Wi-Fi and did not want to run it on JMRI until Dan talked about the Wifitrax WFD-30. So I ordered a WFD-30 from Iron Planet Hobbies which is a US distributor for Wifitrax and the UWT-50 with the potentiometer. For Power Cab users Wifitrax also makes a combo WiFi/PCP/UTP panel for the NCE Power Cab which replaces the original NCE PCP panel and also gives you WiFi (WFD-31) also sold at Iron Planet Hobbies. Looking forward to watching your N scale layout build.
Another great video. We are N Scale modelers from Australia & are really looking forward to seeing more N Scale content with the new layout. You're right Ken, N Scale modelers rock! Clare
Glad you gave some credit to us N scalers. I have been working with N since 1972 when I first saw it. It wasn't very good then. Once you learn how to lay the track (yes it does need to be precise) and do it for awhile it becomes second nature. Isn't his a great hobby no matter what scale there is something for everyone.
This is what it's all about! I love the info on all these throttle's! I think my brain is on...Overload! Everybody has their favorite! The model train engines from: InterMountain are just outstanding! My favorite is..BNSF..ET44AC! What a beauty! In my "Train Cave" i have..HO layout, n-scale layouts! My H.O. layout is: 4'x8' and N-layout is 4'x6'. The n-scale is very cute..indeed! The special guest are awesome! I think..Ms. Criscione would make an outstanding role model for girls/women into our great hobby! This is the "World's Greatest Hobby" The best people, sponsors, viewers, & commenters in the hobby! Till Next Time! "MoPac Jack" "May Your Tracks Be Clear And Your Switches Be Lined Up" Back To My "Train Cave" in Kirkwood,Missouri Please Be Safe! "N-Scale Is Super Cute"
Very true, N-scale isn't very forgiving however still a lot of fun. As James noted the smaller scale opens up a lot of possibilities for scenery or certain scenes. Another good show as usual.
Another good one Ken , Nice to see Dan in person and hear about there new throttle. I'm looking forward to getting a chance to use it. Plans for the new layout are going good here in Colorado. Scottie
Shout out to Marx Trains - their factory was on 12th street in Erie. The Bucyrus-Erie Crane factory was across the street, serviced by the Bessemer and Lake Erie. My dad would take our Big Wheels to Marx to get replaced after we flat spotted the front plastic wheel.
Ken , I see that you have an outside G scale layout. I’m thinking of going G scale. Can you tell me what brand of track would you recommend for using outside. Also quite a while back, didn’t you talk about the old Aristocraft line being reproduced by Bachman. Do you remember which episode that was?
Ken must be uncomfortable with the Proto Throttle if he doesn't like looking at the throttle while operating his train. It really is best suited, IMHO, for when you want an intense experience of operations. Thank you for your salute to N scale and more information about the TCS throttle.
Ken's a great cheerleader for the hobby, and a talented modeler, but I don't think operations are his strong suit. It would be great to see his reaction to a PT and a loco programmed for it though. Maybe running with it could make him a convert!
@@woodalexander I'm likely somewhat closer to Ken than I am to hard core operators. Scenery is my thing. I can appreciate the PT attraction for operations, however. Purchasing one isn't on my current list.
@@jerrysmith1929 Yeah they're really expensive and require some programming of the decoders to work right. For more casual operators, the UWTs are the way to go.
Another great video I'm definitely going to look forward to the next one where you have the man that can do laser printing of a bridge abutment I'm very interested in that custom
What was not mentioned 'about In throttle' consists, is that if another throttle tries to control the consist, only one Loco will respond, i.e. only another TCS throttle can 'take over' a TCS configured consist if there are multiple operators.
It's not mentioned, but it's not exactly hidden, either. This is because of how "consisting" works on the TCS throttle. Essentially, you call up all locomotives like you would using WiThrottle on your cell phone. Neither the WiThrottle nor the TCS UWT throttles set up a consisting address. Instead, they send commands to the locomotives each simultaneously on their individual DCC addresses. The UWT has added the innovative step of allowing users to decide which commands go to all units and which are reserved for the selected "lead unit". I.E. if you have 502 , 503, and 812 in a consist with 502 as your selected lead, the throttle will send commands for all units to throttle up, throttle down, change direction, muting, and whatever other function buttons you select, but it will will only send the F0/Headlight, F1/Bell, and F2/Horn, and whatever other function buttons you choose, to 502 or your designated lead. This method of consisting makes it very easy to set up consists, to add or drop locos locos on the fly, and to change consist lead. You can even change the consist lead. However, there is no consist address assigned, so nothing is transferred. Unless the throttle is passed on with the train, then the next user must program the consist into their throttle.
@@JamesRegiersModels Thanks for the reply James, we are both saying the same thing. For those that are used to (NCE) consists, I just wanted to make it clear, that a consist number can not be passed between throttles, either the throttle has to be passed on like a batton, or as you say, another throttle has to be programed to an identical consist to take control.
I assume since it sounds like the TCS wi-fi throttles talk to the wi-throttle server in JMRI that it works fine with any DCC controller including DCC++ on Arduinos?
You're funny, Ken P. You cycle through about half dozen people or so. You need have people from MRC, Atlas, Con-Cor, Broadway, Walthers, Kato, Accurail, Kadee, just for starters. Oh, they are sponsors of the show.
@@woodalexander What do you have against MRC. MRC power packs was a standard for years. MRC is still offering cutting edge stuff like their light and loco genie. Their always updating their DCC items as well. I think their Tech 6 system is a good compromise for us older DC users. It would be nice to see NCE, Digitrax, and ect. get their act together and try to offer something like the Tech 6 and/or get into Complete Command Control (like the Loco Genie) where you don't need a command station and communicate right to the decoder.
That's programmable in most decoders. I'm not sure what the CV is, but directional/constant on/reverse dimming options are definitely available on TCS decoders, and that's what I deal with most often. Again though, most decoders from most manufacturers will have this feature.
Hello everyone! Ken I'm a ATSF modeler and I would like to get in touch with James. I have a few electronics questions for him. What is the best way to get a hold of him?
Why is the model railroad companies don't think about the deaf customers that are modelers in the hobby. I only got DC equipment without sounds. I only operate Southern Railroad and the other eastern railroad equipment.
TCS offers a full line of non sound decoders, too. I use the KAT and KAM series decoders all the time. Both series include built in Keep Alive, and you can get variants of each with 2, 4, or 6 lighting functions.
Very Cute & Smart! She likes...n' scale! We need more women into this great hobby of ours! She would be the one to get more women into the hobby! Ages 1-100 It's All Good! MoPac Jack "N-Scale Is Super Cute"
Thank you! Intermountain is one of my favorites! It’s great that their DCC no sound models are under $200! I wish other manufactures would have more affordable prices!
Thanks for the positive nod to N scale. 👍🏼👍🏼
Ah yes, it's "cute". That's why we're all in N. Cuteness.
@@gkoproske That's what got me into it...'Mississippi Valley N' Scaler's In Fenton,Missouri" They sponsor a train show in my city...Kirkwood,Mo. Model Railroading Is Fun! MoPac Jack "N-Scale Is Super Cute"
Thanks for the info about intermountain, love it. So much detail
What a great group of guests on this show, lots of energy and great new products to discuss. Good to see young ladies having an interest in the hobby, I suspect there are lots of really great modelers out there who use nail polish😀
Thanks for a great show. Was going to pass on the UWT-50 since my NCE system does not have Wi-Fi and did not want to run it on JMRI until Dan talked about the Wifitrax WFD-30. So I ordered a WFD-30 from Iron Planet Hobbies which is a US distributor for Wifitrax and the UWT-50 with the potentiometer. For Power Cab users Wifitrax also makes a combo WiFi/PCP/UTP panel for the NCE Power Cab which replaces the original NCE PCP panel and also gives you WiFi (WFD-31) also sold at Iron Planet Hobbies. Looking forward to watching your N scale layout build.
Any cab-control which makes consisting easier is a welcome feature to the hobby.
Another great video. We are N Scale modelers from Australia & are really looking forward to seeing more N Scale content with the new layout. You're right Ken, N Scale modelers rock! Clare
This is what I wished for back in the day in between summer breaks throughout highschool. I'm sure Ken probably did too. Great work Ken!
Glad you gave some credit to us N scalers. I have been working with N since 1972 when I first saw it. It wasn't very good then. Once you learn how to lay the track (yes it does need to be precise) and do it for awhile it becomes second nature. Isn't his a great hobby no matter what scale there is something for everyone.
Great show with a lot of information. Thank you to all.
This is what it's all about! I love the info on all these throttle's! I think my brain is on...Overload! Everybody has their favorite! The model train engines from: InterMountain are just outstanding! My favorite is..BNSF..ET44AC! What a beauty! In my "Train Cave" i have..HO layout, n-scale layouts! My H.O. layout is: 4'x8' and N-layout is 4'x6'. The n-scale is very cute..indeed! The special guest are awesome! I think..Ms. Criscione would make an outstanding role model for girls/women into our great hobby! This is the "World's Greatest Hobby" The best people, sponsors, viewers, & commenters in the hobby! Till Next Time! "MoPac Jack" "May Your Tracks Be Clear And Your Switches Be Lined Up" Back To My "Train Cave" in Kirkwood,Missouri Please Be Safe! "N-Scale Is Super Cute"
TCS seems to really be in tune to what operators want
Love my TCS decoders, bought 12 this month.
Will definitely be putting my order in for UWT-50 controller by end of march. Very excited for that.
I think I’m in love with Ashley 😂
Simp
Very true, N-scale isn't very forgiving however still a lot of fun. As James noted the smaller scale opens up a lot of possibilities for scenery or certain scenes. Another good show as usual.
Another good one Ken , Nice to see Dan in person and hear about there new throttle. I'm looking forward to getting a chance to use it. Plans for the new layout are going good here in Colorado. Scottie
Another fun video! Can we see some European prototype locos and cars sometime?
High Five, Ken!
Rock n Roll!!
Great show! I really enjoyed all the information and all your guests.
TCS sounds like an easy system to learn for all of us old folks
Nice new video thanks like it.
My old DT 400 is getting so beat up from being dropped, I am really tempted to buy that TCS
Make sure you get the Digitrax LNWI box hooked up to your loconet.
I love my n scale. Scale trains and Broadway Limited as well as Kato with TCS decoders rock baby!
WOW what a great show
Love the show. Whats the best way to support the show?
Joe, I would guess when you but from one of the sponsors, tell them you heard about the product on WNTW!
Shout out to Marx Trains - their factory was on 12th street in Erie. The Bucyrus-Erie Crane factory was across the street, serviced by the Bessemer and Lake Erie. My dad would take our Big Wheels to Marx to get replaced after we flat spotted the front plastic wheel.
I will probably order my throttle as well. Already have the UWT 100
Ken , I see that you have an outside G scale layout. I’m thinking of going G scale. Can you tell me what brand of track would you recommend for using outside. Also quite a while back, didn’t you talk about the old Aristocraft line being reproduced by Bachman. Do you remember which episode that was?
I may get one of those UWT-50s when they hit the shelf.
Ken must be uncomfortable with the Proto Throttle if he doesn't like looking at the throttle while operating his train. It really is best suited, IMHO, for when you want an intense experience of operations. Thank you for your salute to N scale and more information about the TCS throttle.
Ken's a great cheerleader for the hobby, and a talented modeler, but I don't think operations are his strong suit. It would be great to see his reaction to a PT and a loco programmed for it though. Maybe running with it could make him a convert!
@@woodalexander I'm likely somewhat closer to Ken than I am to hard core operators. Scenery is my thing. I can appreciate the PT attraction for operations, however. Purchasing one isn't on my current list.
@@jerrysmith1929 Yeah they're really expensive and require some programming of the decoders to work right. For more casual operators, the UWTs are the way to go.
Another great video I'm definitely going to look forward to the next one where you have the man that can do laser printing of a bridge abutment I'm very interested in that custom
Great show as always. Just out of curiosity, what would it take for a local fan to get invited to the basement to run some trains?
Just send a message to ken and we will get you a time to come down on a Saturday night
Super show.
Another good episode.
Already ordered my throttle.
What was not mentioned 'about In throttle' consists, is that if another throttle tries to control the consist, only one Loco will respond, i.e. only another TCS throttle can 'take over' a TCS configured consist if there are multiple operators.
It's not mentioned, but it's not exactly hidden, either. This is because of how "consisting" works on the TCS throttle. Essentially, you call up all locomotives like you would using WiThrottle on your cell phone. Neither the WiThrottle nor the TCS UWT throttles set up a consisting address. Instead, they send commands to the locomotives each simultaneously on their individual DCC addresses.
The UWT has added the innovative step of allowing users to decide which commands go to all units and which are reserved for the selected "lead unit". I.E. if you have 502 , 503, and 812 in a consist with 502 as your selected lead, the throttle will send commands for all units to throttle up, throttle down, change direction, muting, and whatever other function buttons you select, but it will will only send the F0/Headlight, F1/Bell, and F2/Horn, and whatever other function buttons you choose, to 502 or your designated lead.
This method of consisting makes it very easy to set up consists, to add or drop locos locos on the fly, and to change consist lead. You can even change the consist lead. However, there is no consist address assigned, so nothing is transferred. Unless the throttle is passed on with the train, then the next user must program the consist into their throttle.
@@JamesRegiersModels Thanks for the reply James, we are both saying the same thing. For those that are used to (NCE) consists, I just wanted to make it clear, that a consist number can not be passed between throttles, either the throttle has to be passed on like a batton, or as you say, another throttle has to be programed to an identical consist to take control.
I assume since it sounds like the TCS wi-fi throttles talk to the wi-throttle server in JMRI that it works fine with any DCC controller including DCC++ on Arduinos?
Yes, the TCS throttles use the WiThrottle protocol to talk to JMRI, an LNWI, etc.
You're funny, Ken P. You cycle through about half dozen people or so. You need have people from MRC, Atlas, Con-Cor, Broadway, Walthers, Kato, Accurail, Kadee, just for starters. Oh, they are sponsors of the show.
Most shows have regulars. I'm sure Ken is open to having other guests and sponsors. Those would all be great except MRC. Hell no to MRC.
@@woodalexander What do you have against MRC. MRC power packs was a standard for years. MRC is still offering cutting edge stuff like their light and loco genie. Their always updating their DCC items as well. I think their Tech 6 system is a good compromise for us older DC users. It would be nice to see NCE, Digitrax, and ect. get their act together and try to offer something like the Tech 6 and/or get into Complete Command Control (like the Loco Genie) where you don't need a command station and communicate right to the decoder.
My smart phone works great. Free
Do the TCS throttles link up to a DCC++EX Command Station?
Yup. They work with WiThrottle.
Great video, try laying Z Track!!
One thing that I really hate is when the head light goes on and off with the direction of the engine.
That's programmable in most decoders. I'm not sure what the CV is, but directional/constant on/reverse dimming options are definitely available on TCS decoders, and that's what I deal with most often. Again though, most decoders from most manufacturers will have this feature.
Hello everyone! Ken I'm a ATSF modeler and I would like to get in touch with James. I have a few electronics questions for him. What is the best way to get a hold of him?
Hi Joe- You can find my youtube channel or find me on facebook.
Why is the model railroad companies don't think about the deaf customers that are modelers in the hobby. I only got DC equipment without sounds. I only operate Southern Railroad and the other eastern railroad equipment.
TCS offers a full line of non sound decoders, too. I use the KAT and KAM series decoders all the time. Both series include built in Keep Alive, and you can get variants of each with 2, 4, or 6 lighting functions.
The model railroad companies don't think about title 2 or 16 for people with special needs
What? How so?
What do these new throttles work with besides Nce
Any system you like as long as it has WiFi.
@@JamesRegiersModels ok thanks for the info
Ashley is a cutie.
Very Cute & Smart! She likes...n' scale! We need more women into this great hobby of ours! She would be the one to get more women into the hobby! Ages 1-100 It's All Good! MoPac Jack "N-Scale Is Super Cute"
Who manufactures those tier 4 gevos in the video. I didn’t have time to see the whole video unfortunately? Scaletrains or Intermountain?
Intermountain. Their production line is back!
Intermountain.... those will be in stock next month
Intremountain
Thank you! Intermountain is one of my favorites! It’s great that their DCC no sound models are under $200! I wish other manufactures would have more affordable prices!
A beautiful girl that likes trains, im in heaven
Simp
this hobby has gotten to $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ so sad