I am in a bit of a quandary. I have a CMI Superblue 156 that needs repair. It went “full voltage” on me the other day. Problem is, my layout is 14 feet by 20 feet and is on two levels and the only way I can get from the lower level to the upper level is with pusher service with an engine in the “bank.” I am pleased with the performance of the 156 and it allows me to operate a way freight with a walk around throttle. I have six stations for switching and the 156 handles all that I need. DCC isn’t an option as I have 30 steamers (I model the Montana Central in 1945, but that’s another story) and don’t want to convert to DCC.
I emailed MRC and asked if they would take it on, but they refused. If they still manufactured the Command Control 20, I would have bought two to replace both of my 156’s. The closest they have would be the Tech 6 Sound Controller 6.0 to fit my needs, but I don’t need the capability of DCC. If they had that model without the extra goodies that make it DCC, I would buy it.
I can’t believe I am the only one in the United States that wants to stay with analog DC. My question is: does anyone know of anyone that fixes power packs? I searched the web and found someone in Oceanside CA. that states he has fixed a few, but I don’t have an e
You are not the only one with DC,i run DC also because i have too many locos to change over,But i do buy DCC ready locos because some day i might go DCC.
Crest Train Engineer is another high capacity DC walkaround system. Sheldon here is strictly a DC guy and that’s what he uses, to great effect. Not exactly cheap, but the handheld is wireless, no cord liek the CM20 or CMI.
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Your not along here I am still using DC system
as i was for last 45 year now
CMI Superblue 156i have one new in box that i not use at all and would trade for athearn engine old Blue Box one