HeyJaredSoundBytes: Train Talk from Milepost 141
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New Faces, Blunami U30Cs & Dynamic Digital Exhaust (S3E19) (opens the original)
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In this episode, we welcome our new Support Technician, David Kupratis , to the SoundTraxx team! We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing what he brings to the position. For this week’s model show-off, George brings two MOPACAtlas U30C locomotives that he has upgraded with Blunami and finished up for his coal trains. He also discusses his collection of 45–50 ExactRail Missouri Pacific 3737 hoppers that will be a part of this coal train. Tech Tip: Learn what Dynamic Digital E
Colorado RPM Guests, Show Schedule & What to Expect (S3E18) (opens the original)
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George is slacking this week—he hasn’t finished a project toshow off! But he makes up for it with some special guests from the ColoradoRPM. In this episode, George talks with the Colorado RPM teamabout the upcoming show schedule, what you can expect at the event, and why you should come join us. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great time at this year’s event! #SoundTraxx #SoundBytes #ModelRailroad #ModelRailroading#ModelTrains #ColoradoRPM #RailroadHobby #DCC #ModelRailroad
From Real Trains to Saying Goodbye (S3 E17) (opens the original)
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George takes us along for a recent trip to Albuquerque,where he got to see the 2026 Big Steam locomotive, ride the Rail Runner, and check out a uniquely painted Santa Fe Southern Railway locomotive. He also has photos and run-by videos to share from the trip. There’s no single class that teaches you everything you needto know about model railroading, which is why SoundTraxx creates videos to help you learn and tackle decoder installations with confidence. It is important to use the right tools a
Blunami on DC, LED Troubleshooting & Avoiding Installation Mistakes (S3 E16) (opens the original)
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George and Tom are back from the National Train Show withstories to tell! Tom shows off an Athearn Genesis Santa Fe F7, featuring a Blunami decoder and Mini Cube Speakers. Since this model will run on a DC layout, Tom also shares the custom braking rate he’s using and explains how Blunami gives you many of the benefits of DCC without requiring you to upgradeyour entire layout. The guys also talk about one of the simple but powerfulfeatures of the Blunami App: giving each locomotive a unique nick
Disney, Train Shows & Building a Custom F7B (S3E15) (opens the original)
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George and Tom kick off this episode by talking about George's recent Disney vacation before looking ahead to the train shows and events where you can meet the SoundTraxx team later this summer. Tom shares his latest project—a custom-painted Athearn Genesis F7B equipped with a Tsunami2 decoder. The discussion turns to the unique role of B units, how they were used in real life, and the features that make them an interesting addition to any diesel consist. Whether you're planning to attend a trai
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