Installations: TCT likes to add weathering, figures & light detailing with Dcc sound for model animation.
Note: The smaller the space to work with. The more of an artist I have to become to fit everything in.
DCC SERVICE
Adding a multi-function decoder with lighting & sound functions is greatly encouraged for better response and realism. I can install any decoder type in any locomotive provided there’s enough room to physically fit it in. Brass & plastic models sometime have to be prepared inside the superstructure prior to decoder/speaker installations. I recommend in most steam units the decoder be placed in the tender. In some diesel plastic models only certain types of decoders will fit with minimal work to either the shell or the frame. Others might still need a “b”unit or box car permanently connected to complete setup. Sounds can be downloaded to only writable decoders. I can do most current ones .
Adding a multi-function decoder with lighting & sound functions is greatly encouraged for better response and realism. I can install any decoder type in any locomotive provided there’s enough room to physically fit it in. Brass & plastic models sometime have to be prepared inside the superstructure prior to decoder/speaker installations. I recommend in most steam units the decoder be placed in the tender. In some diesel plastic models only certain types of decoders will fit with minimal work to either the shell or the frame. Others might still need a “b”unit or box car permanently connected to complete setup. Sounds can be downloaded to only writable decoders. I can do most current ones .
Iighting & animations:
Installing functioning lights in locomotives & rollingstock allows for so much more fun interacting with your trains. Some of the different lights to look for are:
Installing functioning lights in locomotives & rollingstock allows for so much more fun interacting with your trains. Some of the different lights to look for are:
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Steam Locomotives:
Headlights Number boards Markers/classifications Cab interior Under running boards for Inspections Fire box Smoke stack Moving Bell Tender: Markers/rearlight/steps Figures w/lanterns |
Diesels:
Headlights/rearlights Number boards Markers/classifications Cab/instrument panel Steps/walkways Exhaust stacks Mars/gyro/beacons/strobes/etc Cab side brake indications Fuel tank readers Remote control units: also have indications on side of cab for ground crews |
Rollingstock:
End of train markers Refrigerator motors of vans Modern refrigerated reefers Special height load strobes Figures w/lanterns Sound for cars:
Don't forget rollingstock has sound too! Decoder/speaker with sounds for that type of car. |
Caboose:
Rear flashing light Caboose interior Markers/classifications Figures w/lanterns Pot Belly fire light Passenger cars: Interiors Rear medallions/crests Under steps |
Equipment Test Videos & pictures: The following are simple quick sound/light test videos demonstrating some of the options and possibilities that each model has available to it.
