This video clip is the first to document a short 'revenue run' on the 300 Loft O scale catenary-powered layout. The power today is an MTH ProtoSound 3 (PS3) Amtrak AEM-7, (20-5688-1) #928. The train consists of 3 MTH standard Amfleet coaches, and 1 MTH AmCafe coach. The coaches are painted in Amtrak's Phase 1 paint scheme, complete with overhead lighting and simulated aluminum body finish. For more information on the layout itself, please visit it's topic page on the OGR Forum at ogrforum.ogaug...
In addition to the run itself, this clip features a sampling of the locomotive's extensive PS3 sound and lighting suite. This is controlled by the MTH DCS command system, OS version 6. Speeds noted are according to the DCS remote, in scale-MPH.
Shortly after power-up, the #928 picks up the camera car, which consists of a GoPro Hero 3 mounted to an Atlas O AEM-7 frame. The heavy Atlas frame makes for a nice and smooth HD recording at all speeds. As we work through the yard, Amtrak AEM-7 #911, from Atlas O, (circa 1998) can be seen to the right. We then couple to our train, and prepare for departure while enjoying some of the PS3 station sounds.
After departing the station area, the train negotiates Evans interlocking before entering mainline trackage. In the first few minutes of our trip, we reach 65smph as the train exits urban areas in favor of the rural stretches of the line. We then accelerate to 110smph, which is the rated track speed, for the next several minutes. The accurately toned horn sounds for a grade crossing, and the screech of the motor at speed can also be heard. Note also the smooth travel of the pantograph at speed. The pantographs on this motor were stripped of their paint, custom-fitted with a scratch-built contact head and shoe, and lubricated with conductive grease.
The train slows as we prepare for the terminal station stop, with a demonstration of the bell sounds and lighting effects. After parking the train, the #928 retires for the moment, ready for the next run.
The DCS 6 system and PS3 board on the locomotive provide a very satisfying array of sound and lighting effects, which make the train a delight to operate. The few aesthetic inaccuracies should not detract from the experience.
I hope to soon post additional videos of this train operating at night, where the lighting effects can be truly appreciated. There also will be runs of Conrail E44-powered coal drags, with actual coal used in the scale hoppers.
Thank you for watching.
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