Spring Greetings from the Backshop!

Yes, Spring has sprung here in North Alabama. Well, almost... it's been pretty nice 'round here for sure.

This edition of The Backshop Express brings some very important news and a couple of new product announcements. Please read on!

Chief Backshop Installer Steven Fields is wrapping up another lot of OEM installs and is ready to quote your next maintenance, repair or decoder installation project!

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. As a reminder, you can place a SBS4DCC No-Obligation Backorder to reserve stock and avoid the need to search constantly hoping to catch one on the shelf.

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.

I am frequently asked for help and information about the manufacturers warranty when a project doesn't work out the way we expected. CLICK HERE to access the Consolidated DCC Manufacturers Warranty Information page. Of course this information is subject to change and the manufacturers information is always the primary resource.

And finally... Model Railroad Operations are a blast and are a great way to get engaged in this great hobby. Operating sessions are surely limited these days so you can use this time to enjoy the OpSIG Publications - A Compendium Of Model Railroad Operations - From Design To Implementation and get to work developing your own operating sessions. You can find out more by visiting the OpSIG webite or by contacting your local NMRA chapter as well.

Stop Running Trains. Start Model Railroading!

Bryan Vianco

Owner, SBS4DCC

It's hard to believe that Streamlined Backshop Services is now in our thirteenth year of operation! It seems I missed our ten year anniversary so I guess I should try to do something special at fifteen. I hope you will keep traveling with us until then.

While I am a web-only only business, like all things in this world, websites, just like physical structures and machinery, age and break and require maintenance. So it is true for Streamlined Backshop Services today.

The SBS4DCC website is dated and in need of some serious maintenance. It seems the International Shipping module is permanently broken, Google has all but stopped ranking the site, organic traffic is declining, and I have been told for a while now that the current platform is not mobile friendly affecting referrals and traffic further.

To our patrons in distant lands, I am keenly aware of the International Shipping problems and I apologize for the hassle and inconvenience this has caused. It won't be easy but we will get this fixed.

To all of our patrons stateside and around the globe, I've issued the Slow Orders, called in the Wreck Master, the boys from B&B will be on site to start the rebuild shortly. Plans are finalized and we are double tracking the main so you can enjoy a faster and smoother SBS4DCC shopping experience.

I am pleased to announce that a new and improved SBS4DCC is under construction and I hope to bring it on line by the end of the second quarter. My goal is to improve as much as possible while affecting as little possible. One area of great importance is the Tutorials, Tips and Tricks section of the website. I have spent many hours creating this content and, based on your feedback, I think it is valuable. Unfortunately, this will be the hardest part of the site to save. But... I have a plan. If it all works out, even this will be better going forward.

Thank you in advance for your patience and continued patronage while we work diligently on this endeavor.

Bryan Vianco

Owner, SBS4DCC

SBS4DCC has released two new "Sugar Cube" Speakers with custom baffles to make you next install a little easier. Model 4160 fits the N Scale Con-Cor U50 and Model 4161 is made to fit the N Scale Life-Like F-M Erie Built (after frame modifications).

The TCS LT-50 "Layout Throttle" is an intelligently-designed wired LCC throttle with a built-in command station. Ergonomically designed to comfortably fit your hand and provide easy access to all of the buttons, the TCS LT-50 is the perfect DCC command station for newcomers, or layout operators and builders looking for a highly-capable, portable command station and throttle. Like the TCS CS-105, the TCS LT-50 is overflowing with features, including RailCom® - but there's so much more it can do!