Model Train Media | MaceWindu57 | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/crag57/activity/ Activity feed for MaceWindu57. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:28:22 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 65aa0a8ccd497fe3058b27d62c1bcb63 MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13449/#acomment-14709 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:41:51 +0100 Yes,trains, trains, trains!😎

In reply to - Nebinator posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club ]]> 06dd0d9d45bda534cae3587740e90109 MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8137/#acomment-14708 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:39:17 +0100 This is a very nice layout, kudos!😎

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A couple of weeks ago now I revised the layout plan to remove the need for a helix and all of the associated intricacies. The layout is now […]

]]> 06897b445ef2f03f38c78454dc25f33e MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6354/#acomment-11029 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:27:41 +0100 Very, Very Nice! I own a Walthers Proto 2000 E7 in the green Southern Crescent livery, LOVE your roundhouse!

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group Southern Railroad (SOU) Modelers My condensed Asheville Roundhouse. My era is 1945-1953. I own 1 Bachmann locomotive the rest are all Walthers Proto/Proto 2000. ]]> 824b907180a3d9d6bf6ed0f33a24c8dd MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10557/#acomment-11028 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:25:07 +0100 This looks like a great project, looking forward to your progress!

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The community of Balsam is starting to take shape. Amazon is an amazing place to get plaster cloth in all shapes and sizes. I elected to […]

]]> bc2d0b5309964a4fc818e670fa9286df MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10811/#acomment-10884 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:54:45 +0100 Update: I located the Walthers Instructions / Quick Start page and used my Digitrax Zephyr to read and re-program several CV’s that were not set to factory default in a few areas which Walthers did not have properly set from the factory, and now I have the locomotive running much smoother; I successfully reduced the locomotive’s deceleration…

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In reply to - MaceWindu57 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club

Hello all, I recently purchased a Walthers Mainline Amtrak California with ESU Sound and DCC, and I’m new to DCC, looking to learn a […]

]]> 8540a0e89af586f25dde553ae66a65ec MaceWindu57 posted an update in the group Southern Railroad (SOU) Modelers: Hello all, I am a new member, this appears to be a very […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10864/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:54:42 +0100 Hello all, I am a new member, this appears to be a very good place to share photos, and have a good place for civilized discourse on this wonderful hobby, which has now become a passion and tribute to my late Dad, who worked on Southern Railway / Norfolk Southern for 25 years.

I am Air Force Retired, I also enjoy Slot Car Racing (my track…

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]]> 2 725fc6ef1d8b1add328e2340a4a745f9 MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10811/#acomment-10863 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:49:04 +0100 Thanks @zak98, for the great feedback, which is exactly what I have been reading during my research. I understand ESU Loksound offers savvy operators to tweak and fine-tune, which is great. I have a few BLI locomotives with Paragon 4, they sound pretty good.
I have yet to upgrade a few DCC-ready locomotives I have, so I am checking… Read more

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Hello all, I recently purchased a Walthers Mainline Amtrak California with ESU Sound and DCC, and I’m new to DCC, looking to learn a […]

]]> e832d33937f33328028dda58b4c4da3f MaceWindu57 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club: Hello all, I recently purchased a Walthers Mainline […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10811/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:36:24 +0100 Hello all, I recently purchased a Walthers Mainline Amtrak California with ESU Sound and DCC, and I’m new to DCC, looking to learn a bit more about CV Codes and fine tuning the locomotive; I have a Bachmann EMD SD40-2 with DCC that I successfully changed CV’s to slow the acceleration rate, which was more like a slot car than a locomotive .

I…

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]]> 3 40079744c4051878a42ba9f16463889d MaceWindu57 posted an update: Hello all, I recently purchased a Walthers Mainline […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10810/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:34:20 +0100 Hello all, I recently purchased a Walthers Mainline Amtrak California with ESU Sound and DCC, and I’m new to DCC, looking to learn a bit more about CV Codes and fine tuning the locomotive; I have a Bachmann EMD SD40-2 with DCC that I successfully changed CV’s to slow the acceleration rate, which was more like a slot car than a locomotive 😃.

I…

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]]> 2 e1027bfb1eab94698fc895d0d1b87fd2 MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5824/#acomment-10803 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:45:56 +0100 Hello Trianz.com, I thank you for your great customer service, excellent website, and the information you provide on your merchandise. I have recently added DCC to my layout, which is great so far. I will be offering up for sale some excellent DC HO Scale locomotives as I add more DCC and sound to my collection; I am interested in perhaps…

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In reply to - TRAINZ posted an update in the group Trainz.com

Hello and welcome to the Trainz.com board on Model Train Media. Founded by Scott Griggs, our company has been selling online since 1997. We offer a wide selection […]

]]> 740d7b0dd0eca837725c3e2c45a5341a MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10471/#acomment-10519 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:42:34 +0100 @casey-jones Thank you sir! I’m fairly new to the hobby, I have found my layout to be “A work in progress”; always looking to improve, I have made changes since these photos were taken! 🙂

This site and hobbyists like yourself are the reason this site rocks so far, I am open to ideas and suggestions from members.

In reply to - MaceWindu57 posted an update in the group HO scale

Hello fellow HO Scale modelers, I am a new member, and excited to see such a fine place to share my hobby, which is also a tribute to my late Dad, John […]

]]> b5eb29886c94adb56ac8f6d1a42926a0 MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10470/#acomment-10518 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:39:59 +0100 There will be much more to share here with interested parties, I will look into videos as well, because of the size of my layout.

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In reply to - MaceWindu57 posted an update Here are two shots of my layout, which occupies my hobby room, more to follow. ]]> 6a2a91c177939a9dfa7762449c169e7a MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10470/#acomment-10517 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:38:07 +0100 @LCTrains Thank you sir! I’m fairly new to the hobby, I have found my layout to be “A work in progress”; always looking to improve, I have made changes since these photos were taken! 🙂

This site and hobbyists like yourself are the reason this site rocks so far.

In reply to - MaceWindu57 posted an update Here are two shots of my layout, which occupies my hobby room, more to follow. ]]> 9728ff590483b43154db789a917f243f MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10470/#acomment-10516 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:35:46 +0100 @casey-jones Thank you sir! I’m fairly new to the hobby, I have found my layout to be “A work in progress”; always looking to improve, I have made changes since these photos were taken! 🙂

In reply to - MaceWindu57 posted an update Here are two shots of my layout, which occupies my hobby room, more to follow. ]]> c62ce5fe2b2f805d02afcc357b9acd3d MaceWindu57 posted an update in the group HO scale: Hello fellow HO Scale modelers, I am a new member, […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10471/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:54:32 +0100 Hello fellow HO Scale modelers, I am a new member, and excited to see such a fine place to share my hobby, which is also a tribute to my late Dad, John W, Ragland, who was an Brakeman with Southern Railway / Norfolk Southern for 25 years; my layout is dedicated to him.

I have attached a few shots as “teasers” for you here, there will be more to follow!

]]> 3 7b68a9cf7ae87c23ea76b2b213c2f535 MaceWindu57 posted an update: Here are two shots of my layout, which occupies my […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10470/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:49:38 +0100 Here are two shots of my layout, which occupies my hobby room, more to follow.

]]> 5 2809f63d784e115b4cac147cd67aeff4 MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10301/#acomment-10467 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:36:56 +0100 @Guilford_Railman Thanks for the welcome, I have been doing this hobby for about a year now, with a mature layout, which of course is always evolving. I look forward to sharing and learning more about this great hobby!

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Hello all, I am a new member and recent enthusiast of this hobby.

This appears to be a very good place to share photos, and have a good place for civilized discourse on this […]

]]> cff6f0b2645d2416d6de0a6f9b8e42b1 MaceWindu57 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10301/#acomment-10432 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:52:08 +0100 This is a part of my layout, which is far too large for one photo! I have a dual-loop layout, compete with a separate trolley, and a Carrera 1/24-1/32 scale racetrack elevated over the railroad-a taste below-more to follow!

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Hello all, I am a new member and recent enthusiast of this hobby.

This appears to be a very good place to share photos, and have a good place for civilized discourse on this […]

]]> 8f5d23fae3da1e11c1934123127956f4 MaceWindu57 posted an update: Hello all, I am a new member and recent enthusiast of […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10301/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:48:30 +0100 Hello all, I am a new member and recent enthusiast of this hobby.

This appears to be a very good place to share photos, and have a good place for civilized discourse on this wonderful hobby, which has now become a passion and tribute to my late Dad, who worked on Southern Railway / Norfolk Southern for 25 years; my layout, in HO Scale, is named…

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