SoundTraxx Econami v. Tsunami2 Sound

SoundTraxx Econami v Tsunami2 vid clip

If you’re just dipping your toes into the world of sound, you’ve probably realized there are SO many opinions on which are the best, and you likely have lots of questions. One of the appealing options for those whose hobby budget is tight is SoundTraxx’ “Econami” series of economy decoders which replicate many useful prime mover sounds for coal-field modelers like the EMD 567 non-turbo (e.g., GP7, GP9, SD9, F-units…), the EMD 645 turbo (e.g., GP40, SD40, SD45, and their -2 versions…), and the Alco 244 (e.g., RS3, FA1 and 2…). It’s about 2/3 the price of a premium Tsunami2 decoder, and it uses the same basic sounds and features, but are the extra features of the Tsunami2 worth the … Read more

Book Review – Pittsburg & Shawmut in Color

By Kurt Reisweber and Brad Esposito
Morning Sun Books 2015
ISBN 1-58248-449-X

5star

 Review by Dan Bourque

Book Pittsburg & Shawmut in Color book reviewPittsburg & Shawmut in Color chronicles this colorful, coal-hauling Pennsylvania short line from the 1970s through the end of its corporate life in the mid-1990s. This book is packed full of exceptional color photos (many by co-author Kurt Reisweber) covering nearly the entire railroad with rich and information-packed … Read more