12.9.09 Update on my Layout and 2 new MTH HO SD70ACe's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all, I just wanted to show you all my 2 new locos I've acquired. The BNSF H3 paint scheme and the D&RGW Heritage paint scheme SD70ACe's. I also wanted to just do a quick update of a few things I've done on the layout. Such as the sky for the back drop, you'll notice maybe a couple of new buildings in the town area and a new house. Thanks for watching and feel free to rate me and comment!

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Entertainment

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• HO
• Train
• Layout
• BNSF
• UP
• Rio
• Grand
• SD70ACe
• Denver

[rottiuree]

Hi, Just wanted to know if you still are impressed with MTH. I am contemplating one and was wondering if you would purchase these again after living with them for

a couple of years. Thanx!

[Zebinator]

@rottiuree Yup I sure am! They are still the best running units on my layout. I'd buy more if I could afford it right now. 

[ovationpdh]

The headlight is correct for this model. It does not have a nose headlight like some of the BNSF ACes have .The BNSF ACes that have a nose headlight are the units with isolate cabs like the new Athearn model has. MTH will be releasing an isolated cab version in the future.

[Zebinator]

@ovationpdh Mmmm yes, I discovered this fact after I had posted this video. They stopped using the isolated cab starting with unit number 9370. Thanks for the information though, it's always useful.

[tnttrains]

Have you hooked two of these together? I can't figure how to make a consist with these. I have an MRC express system, just looking for some help if you can. Thanks!

[Zebinator]

@tnttrains I have and still do. You have to do what's called an "old consist" or "universal consist". The decoders that are in the MTH units do not support CV19 which is advanced consisting so you have to do it the old way. Works great once they are set up. Now, any NON MTH units will have to have their speed step tables set to match the MTH units. I've been doing this with my Digitrax decoders because the MTH speed tables, to me, are really good. Hope this helps!

[drumkid330]

Neat!

[hoscalecody]

hey athren genisis sd70ace is out

[Zebinator]

@rocky1266 Yes, unfortunately MTH decoders do not recognize CV 19 which means you have to do a Universal or "Old Consist" in order to consist MTH units with other locos that have different decoders. It actually works just fine as far as consisting but in order for them to run properly with non MTH decoders you need to first speed match them to the MTH decoders speed tables. It's not super hard but it's kind of a pain in the ass.

[rocky1266]

@Zebinator sweet! yea the couplers hang on mines occasionally but yes they are great engines, have you had any trouble consisting yours with other brands? I haven't tried it yet but I heard that it's hard to run an MTH with other brands of engines... somethin to do with the built in speed control feature...