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It still seems remarkable that there are sufficient customers lining up to pay the equivalent of the cost of a 40" TV set to have their locos equipped with a puny speaker plus a trivial amount of electronics.
But, but, but . . . with a little external device it will sound like thunder! Plus it is a unique sound decoder - nothing like you can get anywhere else, but form BLI. Lots of quirks to discover. That's part of the fun.
BLI has just announced the next batch of USRA Mikados.https://www.broadway-limited.com/paragon3usramikado2-8-2nscale.aspx NKP light Mikes this time! Already ordered one, even though many of details (including trailing truck) aren't right for the numbers they chose (620 and 627).
Have you been swilling Ken's Kool-Aid?
Leaving aside the matter of sound, I'm struggling with how many Mikes I really need for a small layout. I already have 3 Model Power/MRC models (2 already done up for NKP) and 2 Kato heavy Mikes (plus my P&WV heavy). That SEEMS like enough, but the BLI ones look soooo nice. Still contemplating getting both of them....
What era are you modelling? Before, or after, the 2-8-4's were acquired?
The LE&W and Clover Leaf divisions, however, probably saw as many Mikes as Berks until the mid-1950's, when diesels displaced most of steam on these lines. But if you're modeling the Clover Leaf or LE&W lines, or local service on the NKP district, Mikes would be heavily represented.John C.
Oh no. Jeez. I bought two of the first run and lettered them for the NKP. Now . . . I guess I'll have to buy these, since they are different numbers. And the engines really are superb in detailing and running quality (it would be nice if they did flying numberboards for the NKP . . .) And of course I'll rip out the ###*$^ Paragon 3 decoder and replace it with an ESU LokSound and a custom speaker. So when I'm done, I will have paid for the sound installation twice.Does anyone need a couple of spare Paragon 3 decoders?Sigh . . . John C.