Hello friends of SBS4DCC,
Hmmm... 2020 has not started the way I imagined. The situation is obvious and the circumstances affect every one of us. I pray for us all; we the people, our leaders, our countries, our world. We will surely face many new challenges in the coming months. I pray for us all.
A question I am asked a lot these days, "What's your shipping status?" I have added several notices to the site, as well as my obligatory
COVID-19 UPDATE PAGE, to keep you abreast of my situation. Our individual status can change at any minute so this is my most effective way to communicate the status of the business.
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I am receiving notices daily from suppliers regarding their status as well. Some are open, some are closed by circumstance. I anticipate a circumstance or supply chain disruption to each of my suppliers at some point. I just think it is inevitable given the extent of this situation.
As a reminder, the
SBS4DCC website features
Real-Time Stock Status. Please remember that orders for out-of-stock products
will be delayed and restock information
will be limited.
The shipping status notice applies to in-stock product only.
On a lighter note, this was supposed to be a simple announcement the store would be closed a couple days while I vacation at the Gulf. Bummer, they closed the beaches... Now I sit here writing newsletters while waiting to get stimulated by the Fed.
I was hoping I could make you a special offer... a free roll of TP with every
DCC sound decoder. It turns out
DCC sound decoders are easier to get than a roll of TP! I never expected
this would be my immediate crisis.
Just kidding... I am only trying to find a bit of humor in all of this.
But seriously... Can you spare a square?
Thank you for your patience and understanding through these very challenging times. Please remember, this too shall pass. Life will return to normal soon enough.
This edition of the
Backshop Flyer brings lots of great news and new products for DCC so read on. The new stuff is always easy to find in the store by simply reviewing the
2020 New Products
category. These categories highlight new products added to the site, not just the new releases, so they are always worth a look.
Be sure to check out the Tutorials, Tips and Tricks section of the website. I continue to add volumes of information about different subjects I think you might find valuable.
Stop Running Trains. Start Model Railroading!
Bryan Vianco
Owner, SBS4DCC
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Introducing The All New, All Digital, All Free... N Scale Railroading Magazine
Times marches on, the world evolves, progress is impossible without change, businesses adapt to their circumstances or fade away.
N Scale Railroading Magazine has made the leap to the digital era. The new format is all digital and free to you to enjoy. That's a big, bold move but clearly the direction of their industry. Hat's off to Kirk and the
N Scale Railroading staff.
The
First Digital Issue #118 was delivered without a hitch (well, undoubtedly a few challenges
WE didn't have to deal with) and is now available online for us all to enjoy!
Congratulations Kirk!
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More Online Model Railroad Resources
As we progress further into the digital age, I think we will see more and more digital-only model railroad publications. Of course,
FREE digital magazines are even better!
Given the circumstances in which we find ourselves, this is a great opportunity to pitch a few other
FREE digital magazines
SBS4DCC supports through advertising.
On a personal note, please, don't be a "scale snob"... I have noted today that each of these magazines generally represent a specific scale; N, HO, S and O. There is exceptional content and opportunity to learn in any of these great publications. These publishers are working very hard to produce some incredibly valuable content at no cost to you. That
IS progress.
N' joy!
While preparing this newsletter I came across a link worth sharing...
just for fun! We all have some extra time now as practice social distancing and deal with the impact of current events.
Talk about a rabbit hole... go have some fun with that...
Finally, I received a kind letter this week from a parent who was suddenly thrust into the role of educator regarding the
SBS4DCC Interchange Page complimenting me on the wealth of information our new student gleaned from the site. If you are looking for information or researching your next project, there are a lot of rabbit holes here too...
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Welcome to Digitrax Complete Train Control®
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Digitrax DS64 Quad Stationary Decoder
The
DS64 Stationary Decoder from Digitrax allows you to install and operate your turnouts directly through any DCC system that has turnout control. From Solenoid turnout machines to slow motion motors, this affordable, easy to install decoder will add another dimension to your operations.
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Digitrax AR1 Auto Reversing Controller
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Digitrax PM42 Power Management Auto Reverser - Circuit Breaker
The
PM42 Power Management Auto Reverser - Circuit Breaker from Digitrax lets you use a single booster and divide its output into 4 power sub-districts for automatic reversing & or to improve operation by preempting booster shutdown when a short circuit is detected by the PM42. If you want to improve operation but don't need the added power (or expense) of adding a booster, the PM42 is the right answer for you. Each PM42 can run 4 sub-districts off a single booster in any combination of regular sub-districts and auto reversing sub-districts.
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ESU - Electronic Solutions Ulm, GmbH
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ESU LokPilot 5 Delivery Schedule
ESU has advised the new line of
LokPilot 5 motor control decoders would start shipping around May, 2020.
As of this writing, they appear to be on schedule in spite of current circumstances. I will provide an update if new information becomes available.
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All New! ESU LokPilot 5 L
ESU has expanded their line of
LokPilot motor control decoders to include the
L series and is suitable for O and G scale applications where sound is not desired.
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New ESU LokPilot 5 Standard
Of course,
ESU has updated their
Standard series of
LokPilot motor control decoders which are suitable for HO S and O scale applications where sound is not desired.
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New ESU LokPilot 5 Micro
ESU has also updated their
Micro series of
LokPilot motor control decoders which are suitable for N and HO scale applications where sound is not desired.
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All New! ESU LokPilot 5 FX Micro
ESU has also updated the
FX series of
LokPilot function only decoders which are suitable for HO S and O scale applications where sound is not desired.
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NCE N14A3 DCC Decoder Atlas Drop-In Board Replacement
The new NCE N14A3 DCC Decoder Atlas Drop-In Board Replacement is a direct plug in to Atlas GP39-2, Intermountain SD40-2 plus other plug-and-play N Scale locos .
Features of this decoder:
- Silent Running ,torque compensated motor drive
- Torque Compensation for ultra smooth low speed performance
- Motor rating 3/4 Amp continuous, .75 Amp stall
- All four function outputs have lighting effects generators
- Select from 15 different lighting effects
- Full support for LED lighting
- Decoder programming lock mechanism
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New! NixTrainz Loco Lights - HO Scale Ground and Step Lights
New from
NixTrainz... HO Scale Ground and Step Lights
At last working ground and step light fixtures that attach to standard LED's. Assemble yourself or pre-assembled!
Available in 3 Formats
Basic Kit - Sprue of 12 fixtures + fiber optic.
- The Basic Kit is ideal for upgrading raw LEDs with prototypically accurate fixtures that give a prototypical lighting pattern. Paint, glue on with CA and then paint areas that light should not penetrate and run!
- This Kit allows you to to start from scratch and assemble your own working fixtures. It is an interesting assembly with good instructions available that saves you money!
- Included are 2 Ground lights and 4 Step lights. Glue them on your model, solder in the wires, program them on your decoder and run!
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Back to Back Winners of Model Railroader's Readers' Choice Awards!
A shout out and congratulations to the hard working folks at
SoundTraxx.
For the second year in a row,
Tsunami2 has won Favorite Brand Decoder in Model Railroader's Readers' Choice Awards!
Tsunami SoundCar also won 1st place in the category of miscellaneous electronics. We are very proud of both of these products.
Of course you will find the entire
SoundTraxx product line in stock and ready to ship at
SBS4DCC!
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SoundTraxx Tsunami2 Sound Decoders
Tsunami2 Sound Decoders from
SoundTraxx
set a new standard for premium sound decoders, with the emphasis on FUN! More sounds, more features, more ways to run your trains like a real engineer. Your model railroading experience will leap to a whole new level of realism! Expansive memory means that each decoder is packed with multiple prototypes and accompanying sound effects. No computer dongles or downloading is required - sounds are changed instantly by way of simple CV programming using your command station. The new incredibly small
TSU-1100 provides waves of pure digital sound that will delight your senses, with effects so amazing you won't believe your ears.
Tsunami2 sound features are matched only by its superior motor control and brilliant lighting effects, making it unsurpassed in its technological capabilities.
Tsunami2 leads the industry in processing power, with a 32-bit processor that provides the necessary horsepower needed to support 28 functions, 16 polyphonic sound channels, tons of sound and lighting effects, and advanced motor control.
Decoder Formats
TSU-1100 - Micro format suitable for N and HO scale models
TSU-2200 - Standard format suitable HO S and some O scale models
TSU-PNP -
AT Board format suitable HO S and some O scale models
TSU-21PNEM - 21MTC interface
suitable HO S and some O scale models
TSU-4400 - Large scale
format suitable O and G scale models
And you can be sure the entire
SoundTraxx product line is in stock and ready to ship at
SBS4DCC!
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TCS - Train Control Systems
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TCS UWT-100 Universal WiFi Throttle
The UWT-100 Universal WiFi Throttle from TCS is the new standard in WiFi control for model railroads. This throttle brings a new level of ergonomic comfort and operational convenience to handheld controls. Instead of spending time with your head in a manual trying to understand your throttle, the intuitive interface of the UWT-100 allows you to focus on the important things - operating and enjoying your trains!
Engineered to work with most current DCC systems, and increase adoption and use of LCC, this throttle relies on the robust and universal standard of WiFi communication and leaves outdated control systems behind. The UWT-100 can be conveniently updated from the comfort of your own home, meaning you'll always have access to the newest features and your handheld won't quickly pass out of date. We are confident that the UWT-100 will quickly become your favorite throttle to use.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 7.52" x 2.42" x 1.04" (L x W x H)
- Weight: 4.90 oz.
- Display: 2.16" x 1.81" backlit LCD, 128x64 pixel resolution, white LED
- Communication Type(s): WiFi
- Communication Protocol(s): DCC, LCC
- Interface:
- Scroll Wheel
- Buttons
- Programmable Buttons (8)
- Power Source: 2 "AA" Batteries
- Supported Languages: English (US)
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TCS UWT-100 Universal WiFi Throttle Shipping Schedule
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ZIMO DCC MX621 Sub-Micro DCC Decoder
The MX621 Sub-Micro DCC Decoder from ZIMO is the "sub-micro model" for Z, N and HO scale motion control in the ZIMO decoder range. This remarkably small decoder comes in a variety of formats and has 4 normal function outputs.
Decoder Formats:
MX621 - 7 highly flexible wires 120 mm in length
MX621R - NEM652 8-pin NMRA Interface Connector on 70mm wire
MX621F - NEM651 6-pin NMRA Interface Connector on 70mm wire
MX621N - NEM651 6-pin NMRA Integral Connector for locos with built-in 6-pin socket
Dimensions: 0.47 x 0.33 x 0.086 inches (12 x 8.5 x 2.2 mm)
- 0.8A Continuous-1.5A Peak Power
- 4 - Normal Function Outputs
- 0.5A Total current with overload protection
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Flag Stop...
What YOU See Is What I Have
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Welcome to SBS4DCC ...
Featuring
Real-Time Stock Status
Reporting
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SBS4DCC "Sugar Cube" Speakers
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... the
SWEETEST speaker available today!
4 Sizes ... 17 Baffles
72 Sweet
S
peaker Options
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SBS4DCC Wheel and Axle Wipers
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... Add
Power Pickup to your models
Z, N, and HO Scale versions
Wheel and Axle Wipers
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Good Deals DCC "The Programmer" Test And Programming Track
Perfect for clubs, modulars, or workbenches, the
Good Deals DCC "The Programmer" is a portable, durable, convenient testing and programming track. It is available in nearly every scale from N to O as well as combination scales for those who love trains of all sizes.
Custom designed units are also available.
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ZIMO MXULFA Decoder Update
Module with LCD Display
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The
ZIMO MXULFA Decoder Update Module is a
communication device to connect your decoder to a PC to simplify programming and to facilitate firmware and sound file updates..
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ESU 53452 LokProgrammer Set
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The
ESU LokProgrammer Set is a communication device to connect your decoder to a PC to simplify programming and to facilitate firmware and sound file updates.
- Update decoder firmware
- Edit CVs on any ESU product
- Load downloadable sound files
- Create and edit custom sound file
- Test Decoder Installations
Works only with
ESU products.
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ZIMO MXTAPS DCC Decoder Test and Connector Board
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The ZIMO MXTAPS is a stand-alone DCC Decoder Test Station compatible with any brand of decoder or command station.
Connections:
Quick Terminal
Next18 NEM661
6-Pin NEM651
8-Pin NEM652
PluX NEM658
21MTC NEM660
Features:
15 Function LEDs
5-pole Motor
13x18mm Speaker
Large scale
MXTAPV version also available
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ESU 53900 LokTester V2.0 DCC Decoder Test Station
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The ESU LokTester is a stand-alone DCC Decoder Test Station compatible with any brand of decoder or command station.
Connections:
Screw Terminal
Next18 NEM661
6-Pin NEM651
8-Pin NEM652
PluX NEM658
21MTC NEM660
Features:
6 Function LEDs
5-pole Motor
20mm Speaker
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Model Railroad Technologies Accutrack II Train Speedometer
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The
MRT Accutrak II Speedometer is a free standing, battery operated scale speedometer.
Ideal for DCC speed matching DCC
Operates on 2 AAA batteries
Scale Selectable - N (1:148 and 1:160) or OO/HO (1:76.4 and 1:87)
Display in mph or kph
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DCC Specialties RRampMeter
DCC Amp/Volt Meter
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The
RRampMeter is a multimeter designed to accurately measure the
voltage and amperage output of DCC command stations.
The
RRampMeter is used to:
- Measure locomotive stall current
- Report command station or booster voltage and amperage consumption
- Troubleshoot electrical problems
- Create and edit custom sound file
Available in 4 models.
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And don't forget I carry a fantastic selection of DCC products from all of the
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