tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post8081100214927173325..comments2024-03-05T02:54:26.026-08:00Comments on quinntopia - An N Scale blog: Locomotive Roster: SNCF X73900; Arnold HN2101Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15454470373325096585noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-2058161873293706102012-12-12T20:21:27.473-08:002012-12-12T20:21:27.473-08:00I ordered one from Eurolok also. Eagerly awaiting ...I ordered one from Eurolok also. Eagerly awaiting now. Thanks for the info<br /><br />SpiffSpiff@jnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-48621817317126049012012-12-08T19:46:39.115-08:002012-12-08T19:46:39.115-08:00Yeah, one of the reasons I haven't 'upgrad...Yeah, one of the reasons I haven't 'upgraded' to the sound decoder is that $110 is still a decent chunk of change! By the way, I got mine from Eurolok (it was my first purchase from them) since they seem to be the only Arnold seller in North America! I think they do a nice job ---and shipping is a bit cheaper than from the continent!Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454470373325096585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-62352937769766901532012-12-08T10:40:52.922-08:002012-12-08T10:40:52.922-08:00Thanks for the info Jerry. I like sound also but ...Thanks for the info Jerry. I like sound also but not sure if I can justify the the 110 Euro difference (ouch).<br /><br />I'll probably get the Arnold version as it's abit cheaper than the Mikado version. Not sure if I'll get from Eurolok at $210USD or get it from Europe that is surprisingly $30USD cheaper.<br /><br />Spiff <br /><br />Does the Arnold version have two powered trucks?Spiffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-24511010689358370272012-12-07T21:25:31.213-08:002012-12-07T21:25:31.213-08:00Hi Spiff!
I only have the Arnold version, but I m...Hi Spiff!<br /><br />I only have the Arnold version, but I monitor the French N scale forum (thanks Google Translate) and from the comments there, I don't get a strong opinion that one is better than the other. I think Mikado trains has upgraded their chassis, but originally they used a Tomix chassis that was difficult to convert to DCC. The Arnold version is a very easy NEM 651 plug! Also, there is a sound version of the NEM 651 available (that I still might get!) that I've seen available at Trains 160 http://www.trains160.com/en/electronic/3505-arnold-x-73500-digital-sound-module.html<br />Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454470373325096585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-42764250287744035012012-12-07T11:38:43.984-08:002012-12-07T11:38:43.984-08:00Thanks for another great review. I will be purchas...Thanks for another great review. I will be purchasing this series of railcar soon. Have you found any info on the differences in regards to the Arnold/Horby version versus the Mikado France version with the Tomix chassis? I was wondering if the extra money for the Mikado is worth it?<br /><br /><br />SpiffSpiff @jnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-56449927770059999742012-10-28T17:25:39.194-07:002012-10-28T17:25:39.194-07:00Hello Pierre! Good to hear from you again! I envy ...Hello Pierre! Good to hear from you again! I envy you your sound decoder! I noticed a couple of months back that these were available! I may soon replace my standard decoder to do this as well! <br /><br />I'm looking forward to your blog! There is no such thing as 'competition', it is all good info and the more the better! Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454470373325096585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-17614318356217216512012-10-28T11:47:10.467-07:002012-10-28T11:47:10.467-07:00Hi Jerry, thanks for the review as usual!
I am p...Hi Jerry, thanks for the review as usual! <br /><br />I am posting this comment on this old post of yours, because I happen to have bought the same model, and added sound to it.<br /><br />I am opening a blog of mine soon, more oriented on technical details, so it will in no way be a competitor for Quinntopia :-)<br />For now, it is still "in construction", but I have already published the article (and the video) of the sound X73900: http://www.digitrainworld.com/?p=146<br /><br />I have been following your blog a while now, and you are definitely an expert by now ;-) Feel free to look at the X73900 post if you find it of interest. I would be happy to receive feedback on my project, before I "release" it and start spreading the word.<br /><br />PierrePierreBlnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-50154916446240572152012-09-25T01:54:57.615-07:002012-09-25T01:54:57.615-07:00Thank you for the review.
It's a very nice mod...Thank you for the review.<br />It's a very nice model. I've not yet any Arnold lok/train, but if I find something cheap, will give a try. It's a bit expensive compared the the Fleischmann Lint, but it looks good on your great layout! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com