Hey Guys,
I am in a bit of a quandary. I have a CMI Superblue 156 that needs repair. It went “full voltage” on me the other day. Problem is, my layout is 14 feet by 20 feet and is on two levels and the only way I can get from the lower level to the upper level is with pusher service with an engine in the “bank.” I am pleased with the performance of the 156 and it allows me to operate a way freight with a walk around throttle. I have six stations for switching and the 156 handles all that I need. DCC isn’t an option as I have 30 steamers (I model the Montana Central in 1945, but that’s another story) and don’t want to convert to DCC.
I emailed MRC and asked if they would take it on, but they refused. If they still manufactured the Command Control 20, I would have bought two to replace both of my 156’s. The closest they have would be the Tech 6 Sound Controller 6.0 to fit my needs, but I don’t need the capability of DCC. If they had that model without the extra goodies that make it DCC, I would buy it.
I can’t believe I am the only one in the United States that wants to stay with analog DC. My question is: does anyone know of anyone that fixes power packs? I searched the web and found someone in Oceanside CA. that states he has fixed a few, but I don’t have an email address.
Thanks for reading my problem.
John
Welcome to the forums John!
Just out of curiosity, have you checked on ebay?
You are not the only one with DC,i run DC also because i have too many locos to change over,But i do buy DCC ready locos because some day i might go DCC.
Russell
There are 3 MRC Control Master 20 on ebay right now.
Just search ebay for MRC Control Master 20.
Tom
Crest Train Engineer is another high capacity DC walkaround system. Sheldon here is strictly a DC guy and that's what he uses, to great effect. Not exactly cheap, but the handheld is wireless, no cord liek the CM20 or CMI.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.
I found a link to an auction site that listed a SuperBlue 156 and said that it had been serviced by the seller: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/chicago-model-international-156-super-112398234. Then I searched for the seller and came up with the following information: http://www.trainz.com/t-about-us.aspx.
I don't know these people, but you might want to call them if all else fails.
Let me know how you make out.
Regards
Hi Your not along here I am still using DC system as i was for last 45 year now CMI Superblue 156i have one new in box that i not use at all and would trade for athearn engine old Blue Box one
Since we never heard back from the OP and that was all more than 9 years ago - good luck.