Hey Cam, I've been trying to understand whether some running noise that my Intermountain BNSF ET44 produces is 'normal' or not for these units. I have a pretty significant fleet but this unit is my only Intermountain. It runs very smoothly but has a distinctive growl seemingly from the gears, both trucks I'd say. I did contact Intermountain and got some general feedback and advice. Others have said theirs run very quietly. Nice roster, nice weathering and some nice upgrades.
I like your layout and like your BNSF locomotives. How did you get the way end locomotive to be perfectly synchronized with your consist. My consisted locos are at the front end. I haven't tried to put loco at rear as my thinking is that it might put the squeeze on the cars and off the track they go. My front end locos are working good together.
Thanks! The key is to turn down the intensity of load compensation (sometimes called BEMF). In Soundtraxx locomotives, for example, load compensation is controlled by CV 212. In ESU decoders, it's CV 54. They're usually programmed to a value around 50-100 (out of 255), and I like to turn it down to single digits. This makes it so that even if the locomotives aren't perfectly speed-matched, they won't fight each other. So when my distributed power units sense a bit of resistance from a slower locomotive at the head end, the rear end doesn't push too much. Hope that makes sense. I'll make a video about that at some point soon. -Cam
Good question! I'm using the designation ESS, WSS, and SSS to indicate East, West, and South Siding Switch for un-signaled mainline switches under TWC authority. I'm using the term CP (control point) to indicate siding switches that fall under CTC signaled territory. I'll add that clarification in the video description. -Cam
Great, fantastic layout! I can't stop watching it. Keep the videos coming..really enjoy them
An amazing layout - love the sweeping curves!
Killer view of the layout. Especially on the 2nd level. Wooooo!!!
very brave with minimal edge potction, arren't you worried about a possible derailmment?
Very nicely done. Scenery is impeccable.
Great photography Cam giving a superb oversight of the railroad.
I love this layout, just wish I had the space for one of my own. 🙁
love the layout! i have been thinking about redoing my layout and making the union pacific mojave sub.
Great work with the DP unit.
hello raifan220 it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy
Cab ride through the tunnels!!!
GREAT!!
Wow the weathering on that sd70ACe dpu unit is magnificent!
Thats some impressive grades
Very impressive 👍🏻
Your layout is looking great! I don't think there's enough curves on it though LOL keep up the great work!!
Hey Cam, I've been trying to understand whether some running noise that my Intermountain BNSF ET44 produces is 'normal' or not for these units. I have a pretty significant fleet but this unit is my only Intermountain. It runs very smoothly but has a distinctive growl seemingly from the gears, both trucks I'd say. I did contact Intermountain and got some general feedback and advice. Others have said theirs run very quietly. Nice roster, nice weathering and some nice upgrades.
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Very, very nice!
How'd you power up the train??Wait is is TSW?
I like your layout and like your BNSF locomotives. How did you get the way end locomotive to be perfectly synchronized with your consist. My consisted locos are at the front end. I haven't tried to put loco at rear as my thinking is that it might put the squeeze on the cars and off the track they go. My front end locos are working good together.
Thanks! The key is to turn down the intensity of load compensation (sometimes called BEMF). In Soundtraxx locomotives, for example, load compensation is controlled by CV 212. In ESU decoders, it's CV 54. They're usually programmed to a value around 50-100 (out of 255), and I like to turn it down to single digits. This makes it so that even if the locomotives aren't perfectly speed-matched, they won't fight each other. So when my distributed power units sense a bit of resistance from a slower locomotive at the head end, the rear end doesn't push too much. Hope that makes sense. I'll make a video about that at some point soon.
-Cam
I am very impressed with your layout and operations. Enjoyed the cab ride too. What is the ruling grade on this layout?
Thanks, Mark! Ruling grade is approaching 3% for a short bit between Shed 12 and 11, but average climb is 1.2% over the whole mainline.
-Cam
Hello railfan about 4.10 on the video the camera wobbles just after the pusher dpu does, there’s something causing it on the bridge, just be careful
Lots of misalignment.
Awesome video though that poor engine looks like it needs a KA
Different view of the layout for sure.
Whar is the difference between ESS, WSS, and CP?
Good question! I'm using the designation ESS, WSS, and SSS to indicate East, West, and South Siding Switch for un-signaled mainline switches under TWC authority. I'm using the term CP (control point) to indicate siding switches that fall under CTC signaled territory. I'll add that clarification in the video description.
-Cam
Nice layout but not my style - no online switching other than taking a siding for a meet.
Too slow
Nope