Road Trips, Rapido Upgrades & Choosing the Right Decoder (S3 E5)

George has been on the road! He recently visited Doc’sCaboose in Kansas City, Missouri, for a meet-and-greet, where he had the opportunity to operate on several incredible layouts. He shares stories from the trip along with photos from the operating sessions.Back in the workshop, Tom has been painting his Phase 4Ziegler Coal train and walks through his process, complete with progress photos. George also dives into a new project: upgrading a Rapido C30-7 with Blunami. He explains how to work around Rapido’s proprietary motherboard to gain full access to the lighting functions and get the most out of the installation.The episode wraps up with a practical discussion on choosingthe right decoder board format for your model. They cover key considerations like motor stall current, speaker wattage, and available space inside the locomotive. When it comes to selecting the perfect sound profile, SoundTraxx offers a range of tools on our website, including a Decoder Selector, Sound Selection Reference lists, Sound Samples, and more to help you make the right choice. Helpful Webpages:Decoder Selector: https://soundtraxx.com/reference/decoder-selectorChoosing the Right Diesel Sound: https://soundtraxx.com/reference/choosing-the-right-diesel-sound/Sound Selection Reference Lists: https://soundtraxx.com/ssr/ Sound Samples: https://soundtraxx.com/reference/sound-samples Related Videos:Rehab My Loco: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwWuwya-crVYBbyNyogz_tHG3wIsL45of