Greetings from North Alabama,

Hard to believe it is time for another newsletter. Fall is upon us and soon the weather will change. I think many of us have been blessed to have such a great hobby to occupy our time this year. I can only imagine the progress so many have made their miniature railroad pikes and empires.

SBS4DCC has been very busy through it all and I want to thank you for trusting us to serve you. Again, I say thank you. We have remained very busy through it all and are blessed in so many ways.

There are a few new items to report about in this edition but just like most years, the fall season is pretty slow in the world of DCC and model trains. I hope you find these new items interesting and useful. I also try to plan some time off during this period to get a break from the pace of this life and this year is no exception.

Our COVID-19 Response Page continues to be updated and remains the place for status and updates about store operations. We continue to follow the best practices and state guidelines to do our part to keep you safe. We have been blessed to remain mostly unaffected by these circumstances.

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.

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.

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.

Bryan Vianco

Owner, SBS4DCC

SoundTraxx has added a new Current Keeper stay-alive device to provide additional installation options for the Tsunami2 family of DCC sound decoders.

Not all models are made the same, and some are a TIGHT fit for a decoder installation. The Current Keeper is now available in two sizes to fit more models and make your installs easier! Keep more of your trains running even over dirty track and switches! 

The NEW SoundTraxx Current Keeper II is designed to add additional power capacity to any decoder installation. It can be used to overcome dirty track, limited electrical pickup or dead frogs to ensure reliable operation of any locomotive in your fleet. It measures 20.1 x 13.2 x 11mm.

The BP600MH Ni-MH 600mAH 3.6v Battery Pack features:

The Digitrax DCC UR93 Duplex Radio Transceiver features:

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.

And don't forget we carry a fantastic selection of DCC products from all of the

best manufacturers including:

Digitrax, DCC Specialties, Electronic Solutions Ulm (ESU), NCE, SoundTraxx, Tam Valley Depot, TCS, and ZIMO.

Visit SBS4DCC today!