Thanks for the clarification, and for taking the time to explain to me how it works. Anyway it sounds terrific! Whatever you'r doing you are doing it roght.
Actually, no. Perhaps you're thinking of Surround Trax? PFM sound is a pre-DCC system. The sounds are encoded on a high frequency carrier which is super imposed on DC/analog track voltage. The sounds come, mostly from sound loops on several cassette tapes. The great quality comes from two things (imo anyway): First it's On3 so Jim is able to install much larger speakers in the loco tenders than you could in HO. Second, the command station allows the operator to really play with the whistle!
#481 is a Durango and Silverton locomotive now, i got it in N scale on a Highline diorama. Edit: I’m getting a used bachmann spectrum D&RGW on3 tomoro, a lot less of a train than this guy has, but I’ll have some fun!
This is the sound system where you have speekers through out the layout right? Well thid thing sound Amazing and the Layout is also Amazing.Thanks for posting.
This is an On3 layout that was built many years ago now. Flex track for On3 wasn't available then, so this is most likely handlaid. You can buy On3 flex track from San Juan Car Co now: www.sanjuancarco.com/on3-flex-track-25-pieces/
Yes I know On3 is 3/4" track gauge. I was curious as to the tie length. It looks great. I just can't decide if I want to use 6', 6.5', or 7' ties. If I go 6' I'm definitely going to use San Juan.
Wow that sound was great. Love how you could hear it echo through the mountains.
I got to meet Jim this past February and saw this with my own eyes and still am floored.
Haven't heard a PFM system for a while. Love that whistle!
Thanks for the clarification, and for taking the time to explain to me how it works. Anyway it sounds terrific! Whatever you'r doing you are doing it roght.
really enjoyable video. thanks. It was great to hear about the operation of the PFM system as well.
That is a hell of set you have; and love the detail's your dreams have came up with.
Actually, no. Perhaps you're thinking of Surround Trax? PFM sound is a pre-DCC system. The sounds are encoded on a high frequency carrier which is super imposed on DC/analog track voltage. The sounds come, mostly from sound loops on several cassette tapes. The great quality comes from two things (imo anyway): First it's On3 so Jim is able to install much larger speakers in the loco tenders than you could in HO. Second, the command station allows the operator to really play with the whistle!
Steller layout and excellent video presentation! I really enjoyed this!
Is this the same Jim Reardon who made the animated short “Bring me the head of Charlie Brown?”
Though I model Ohio narrow gauge in ON30 this was a treat and I got a lot of great ideas
Beautiful layout!
#481 is a Durango and Silverton locomotive now, i got it in N scale on a Highline diorama.
Edit: I’m getting a used bachmann spectrum D&RGW on3 tomoro, a lot less of a train than this guy has, but I’ll have some fun!
amazing !!! Well done.
Did paint the backdrops? They are outstanding.
Very nice, I to used name no name city from the movie.
I love it. Where did you get the Rio Grande southern.?
PSC made them in the 1990ies and Swng converted a small no of their subsidary Iron horse models into it in early 2004
This is the sound system where you have speekers through out the layout right? Well thid thing sound Amazing and the Layout is also Amazing.Thanks for posting.
Espetacular vídeo Parabéns. Qual modelo é essa locomotiva e fabricante ?
WOW!!!!!!
Sorry i sold by PFM system.
Cascade trestle runs over cascade creek lobato trestle runs over the los pinos river
What brand of track is this?
This is an On3 layout that was built many years ago now. Flex track for On3 wasn't available then, so this is most likely handlaid. You can buy On3 flex track from San Juan Car Co now: www.sanjuancarco.com/on3-flex-track-25-pieces/
Can you tell me what length ties are being used?
On3 is 3/4" between the rails (1/4" per foot) and the ties look like they're about 1.5" long (6 feet).
Yes I know On3 is 3/4" track gauge. I was curious as to the tie length. It looks great. I just can't decide if I want to use 6', 6.5', or 7' ties. If I go 6' I'm definitely going to use San Juan.
Thanks for the info. This is an amazing looking layout.
Get rid of the terrible music. It does not fit.