[Accrs-ho] March Good Guys

[ACCRS HO Scale]

Group,

I cut out early on the February meeting and didn't get in on the 
discussion.   I have been in the hobby for a long time and also gathered 
a sizable stable of analog locomotives.   Some I have put in lots of 
hours on them running on the layout and others that are just collecting 
dust as they have* never been run.*

I feel that the future will be with DCC (I voted against it way back 
when) and have been actively converting those locos, that I feel I am 
most apt to want to run, to DCC.   I have some in my locker that are 
still analog for use when DCC is not the choice for the day I am running 
on the layout.

Other than the expense of the decoder (which can be a problem to those 
with limited funds) the installation isn't too difficult.  Some are just 
direct "plug and play".  Others are not much more complicated than 
putting together one of the more modern kits.   Why don't we do a clinic 
on installing decoders.   Also, maybe if we got together, as a club, we 
might be able to purchase a bunch at a discount.

Operation is certainly easier and better with DCC and I know that some 
that like to run analog have difficulties with the switches and buttons 
on the control panel and depend on those that know how to run it.   With 
DCC, most of these problems disappear.

Dean




On 3/8/2015 10:36 AM, ACCRS HO Scale wrote:
> Message From: Marc Stearman  dmstearman at gmail.com
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>
>
> I actually raised the question at the Feb meeting about whether or not 
> to run all DCC. There was a little bit of discussion and we did make 
> the decision to run both days as DCC. I also have a lot of analog, but 
> also agree that the shows tend to run smoother with more trains on 
> DCC. I believe we could loan some of the club DCC engines to people 
> who only have analog for the shows.
>
> Ed, please correct me if I'm wrong.
>
> Marc Stearman
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>
> On Mar 7, 2015, at 4:43 PM, ACCRS HO Scale <accrs-ho at mail.accrs.org 
> <mailto:accrs-ho at mail.accrs.org>> wrote:
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>> Message From: Gary Barbano gary_barbano at yahoo.com 
>> <mailto:gary_barbano at yahoo.com>
>>
>> Hello Members,
>> I join Lee with his argument over how operations are being decided
>> Our club has vast numbers of members who still op to run trains on 
>> Analog and I am one of them
>> I choose to participate in these matters to voice my position just as 
>> Lee and Andy
>> This is on my mind to get my interest in with our club
>> Thank You
>> Gary B
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, March 7, 2015 4:34 PM, ACCRS HO Scale 
>> <accrs-ho at mail.accrs.org <mailto:accrs-ho at mail.accrs.org>> wrote:
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>>
>> Ed:
>>
>> Not all of us decided to do DCC for the good guys show, and I don't 
>> remember any vote taken on it.
>>
>> I know I got shouted down by a certain member, when I asked to do DC 
>> on Sunday.
>>
>> Hence, I won't be participating in the Good Guys show, or any other 
>> shows, with the exception of the Fair, and the Train Show, if there 
>> is one on site.
>>
>>
>>
>> Lee
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ACCRS HO Scale <accrs-ho at mail.accrs.org 
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>> To: accrs-ho <accrs-ho at mail.accrs.org <mailto:accrs-ho at mail.accrs.org>>
>> Sent: Fri, Mar 6, 2015 5:58 pm
>> Subject: [Accrs-ho] March Good Guys
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>> Message From: Ed Carrenomyputertech at gmail.com  <mailto:myputertech at gmail.com>
>>
>> All,
>> At last month’s meeting we decided to do DCC for both days. If anyone 
>> has any questions about that and/or is willing or prefers to do DC 
>> for one of the days, please let me know. The schedule will be posted 
>> at the club and on the web.
>> Thank you
>> Ed Carreno
>> HO Train Master
>> ACCRS
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