I urge all to go listen to Neil Young’s first solo album (with “The Loner”) on it. Pay particular attention to the cut, “I’ve Been Waiting For You.” It is one of rock’s all-time greatest songs! Then you’ll all feel better about Clyde Coil (dang him anyway!), and appreciate NY more…
Clyde probably has a VERY large layout, which could account for his difficulties in getting
DCS to work ;).
You sure did, Marty.
COILPIX READIES NEW THREE RAIL WORLD EPISODE!
Clyde Coil’s parts filmed before “breakdown”
say CoilPix execs…
by D. Railer
August 30, 2005
CCA founder Clyde Coil will be in the second episode of “Three Rail World” entitled “DETAILS” reported CoilPix execs at press time. The Rail brothers, who produced episode 1, “IT’S A FAKE” were upbeat about episode 2, saying it would be a logical extension of the “Three Rail World” saga.
Magnetta, who was such a hit in episode 1, will be featured in the die-cast again in episode 2, according to her publicists. New characters bring more facts to Clyde in his quest to track down information about the new control system scheduled to hit the “Three Rail World”…
Looking at his article, I can understand why some here think his style overly exuberant, but he actually makes a few good points. “Cruise Control,” for one: it’s silly. It bears exactly NO resemblance to the operation of a real train. Frankly, having one’s hand on the handle of a #1033 is far more realistic. If one prefers hands-off, then make the electronics mimic the actual slow-downs and laboring of working engines. The object at hand is supposed to be a RR locomotive, not a Toyota Camry.
I also prefer universal motors: can motors die easily and without being repairable (for all intents and purposes), while the older motors just keep on running (and the smell of ozone DOES bring back memories). It is possible to improve the open frame motor to match the positive performace characterixtics of the can motor while eliminating entirely the negative ones. The Odyssey motor was an attempt to do so that was lost to the bean counters, for which the silly cruise control was substituted.
MY beef with Clyde Cowboy’s “rant” is that I want fewer electonics. I want the trains to be simpler to service, not more difficult and expensive. I do agree, though, that the remote control has GOT to go. I loathe the remotes I’m forced to use for the DVD player. Running a train should be a more visceral experience. That’s why I’m in O and not one of the puny scales: I like heft and noise (but not necessarily phoney noise). I refuse to use either TMCC or DCS for just that reason. A nice brakestand and a Johnson Bar would be just the ticket. . . .
i guess i will have to change my name , TMCC 1, and 2.
I drink too much Pepsi! [:p]
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