The decoder may have forgot its settings due to sitting in the box for a long time. I had an Atlas locomotive with a Lenz decoder that forgot its address, and it was quickly fixed by reprograming the address, but a factory reset is always a good idea, also. As far as the missing handrails, you can try Kato to see if they have any or you can custom bend brass wire to make your own. These options depend on which one is the easiest at the moment you decide to tackle that issue.
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
I was wondering if something like that could happen. Others said that it might have been set to "88" but I still think it was a decoder issue since it worked on DC after the reset.
@antonbruce1241 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline Remember....DCC decoders are computers. Every computer needs to be reset from time to time.
@kcgrailgilbert8466 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline your channel is awesome
@leonardochavez7077 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline iiuudiqdl
@js-oy3td Жыл бұрын
The one thing I learned from model railroading years ago was that you could never go wrong with a Kato.
@alanwbelcher Жыл бұрын
Nice save, SMT. It was probably set to a 2-digit address, and set to not run on DC, which is an option. But setting CV08 to 8 saves the day once again!
@randallfawc7501 Жыл бұрын
I have several KATO SD70MACs. Love em! I have been running them for over 10 years and still going strong with standard DC. If I remember right, KATO hasn't made them in HO scale for several years. My other favs are my 4 Walthers Mailline SD70ACEs with Digitrax DCC and sound Great layout sir!
@Fxe4014 Жыл бұрын
An excellent acquisition of that SD70MAc, I must admit that EMD has made almost the most striking locomotives to the human eye, I would recommend you to buy more modern EMD models Greetings from Mexico and excellent video!
@johnblair8146 Жыл бұрын
Unlike most railfans, I always preferred EMDs to GEs or ALCOs.
@Fxe4014 Жыл бұрын
@@johnblair8146 Do you know brother, Team EMD?
@5stargamer132 Жыл бұрын
Thats impressive smt! Looks amazing that SD70 is a personal favorite of mine, especially in the warbonnet scheme
@randallellison6421 Жыл бұрын
Very cool Harrison, welcome to the BN/BNSF SD70MAC club! As for the headlight placement on this locomotive, it is indeed correct for 8802 as it is on all of BNSF's later SD70MACs having nose mounted headlights. The earlier MACs (this includes those of BNSF predecessor Burlington Northern, early BNSF "Grinstein", the famous "vomit bonnet" 9647 and early Heritage 2 units) on the roster have high mounted headlights above the windshield. 8802 is still on the active roster for BNSF although, much like all the SD70MACs that have not been rebuilt yet, is looking pretty ragged currently. The 2 plus decades of hauling coal and freight trains has taken a hefty toll on its current appearance as the paint has faded pretty significantly on this and the other remaining Heritage 2 units! The older ones still bearing BN's "Grinstein" green and cream executive scheme seem to be holding up much better though. Most of them still look very good considering they're nearing 30 years old now! The units that have been rebuilt are now classified as SD70MACe, the "e" meaning "enhanced" with some having the high mounted headlight moved to the nose like the later model MACs.
@MattKonsol Жыл бұрын
Yeah I know some bnsf sd70macs have been retired and they must’ve sold them to progress rail I think here?
@randallellison6421 Жыл бұрын
@MattKonsol yes that is correct, those particular ex BNSF units now wear PRLX lettering and in lease service now.
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information!
@tacticalcalebgaming72647 ай бұрын
Um I may have #9580 a BN SD70MAC
@ATSF2926Productions Жыл бұрын
I love the sd70mac, it looks great, and I also love Bnsf h2 paint scheme on locomotives!
@LevelUpModelTrains Жыл бұрын
Awesome Loco SMT! The Decoader not working on dc mode is a setting that can be changed by setting the CV's I'm guessing that the original owner only ran dcc locomotives and that's why it was set like that. Great VID SMT!!!
@rayinpau.s.a.6351 Жыл бұрын
Watching you work on trains inspires me to get my ho trains out of storage .
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
You should, it's a good way to take the mind off things for a while.
@rayinpau.s.a.6351 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline I have built 17 layouts so far . the last one I donated to a Church organization for boys . Its been years since I have enjoyed the hobby .
@EverthingAviation911 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I love how the train looks with the intermodal car. Keep up the great work
@DRRP Жыл бұрын
Nice it looks good pulling the intermodal train around :)
@WrenchesAndRiffs Жыл бұрын
Wow I really like that Loco! Love your channel keep up the good work, you inspired me to create my own channel. Although I don't nearly look as professional as your channel and my videos are really cringe.But everything comes with practice
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
It's all good, have you seen my older videos? I cringe at some of the content I used to make
@kcgrailgilbert8466 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainlinelike your SD70MAC BNSF locomotive
@WrenchesAndRiffs Жыл бұрын
lol thats all good:)
@BriansModelTrains Жыл бұрын
Kato; N & HO motive power are my favorites. Maybe not the most detailed but they run very very well and to me that is priority one on my RR. Cheers!
@davidballoid2118 Жыл бұрын
Oh Man SMT, I thought you bought another Box of Rocks and it was a brick! Glad to see you brought it back to life again. You might be able to buy a detail kit with all new hand rails and horn etc. from kato.
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I thought someone had pulled one over on me
@tylonhartley8136 Жыл бұрын
Where did you learn to do all the amazing things you do? Love to watch you take a lifeless locomotive and bring it back to life
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Years of experience but I still learn more everyday.
@asterix_wrld Жыл бұрын
Definitely a good train SMT never fails us
@caswellracing7626 Жыл бұрын
I got a whole lot of ho and really struggled with the dcc. Ended up having to reset every one (including a QSI decoder. Very confusing!) And they all came to life.
@habbyguys Жыл бұрын
Great score. I too did a great score. For $140 bought a train lot off Facebook market place. Got 4 older blue box loco's, couple cars, 5 unbuilt Bachmann buildings. And a box of track. But as I am going through the box, at the bottom was 34 peco and atlas custom line turnouts. I would assume the seller had no idea what was in the box as he had just bought it for his grandson but was not interested in trains.
@popcat2214 Жыл бұрын
Love them all and the vid👍 and I hope u all have a good day
@stephenrickjr.7519 Жыл бұрын
I'm spoiled with dcc. They run so well and sound great. Enjoy😊👌👍!
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Lucky!
@ronaldrondeau7870 Жыл бұрын
Great model, for glue I used canopy glue recomended by Athearn because it dry clear
@strobson1 Жыл бұрын
Aloha from the big island of Hawaii. Great video Harrison. Smooth locomotive
@franksabatine90756 ай бұрын
Kool Locomotive , i see those all the time on my travels around NM .
@MattKonsol Жыл бұрын
Woah what a really nice Kato sd70mac you got man!! I might find one of these someday for my train collection if I could here and I agree with you bro the colors on it just looks amazing here and yes Kato locomotives are very strong in my opinion. Thanks for sharing this friend!
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
You should, they look great!
@MattKonsol Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline i know I agree bro like I said here I know it’ll might look good with my bnsf dash 8-40b here in h1 paint i believe from walthers trainline?
@jade-a7990 Жыл бұрын
9:15 i heard wheel screeching and... sound so cool
@LIMPGUITAR Жыл бұрын
Wow it looks amazing with those intermodal cars, I bet they are your favorites now?
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Kinda so
@LIMPGUITAR Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline yea I mean if I had those in my fleet I would run them every chance I get.
@danielbatdorf3873 Жыл бұрын
I bought a second hand Kato SD80MAC (NS 7202) back in January that was also supposedly DC only. It had sat around unused for quite some time, and part of the rear deck hand rail is broken off, but I set it on my track and, after running it in for about an hour, it ran like a champ, yet the lights weren't working. Turns out that, just like your 70MAC, it has a decoder in it, which I discovered running it at my club's layout a few weeks ago. It's an absolute BEAST of an engine, easily able to pull 40+ cars by itself. Heck, I like it so much, that I'm gonna try to track down another one to go with it.
@Zebrails Жыл бұрын
"If you buy it, it will run!" Good job, Harrison. John
@bittyboy721 Жыл бұрын
You can program a DCC decoder to not operate on DC. DCC has constant power to the track and certain circumstances can cause the DCC decoder to fall back to DC mode. If the decoder is on DCC powered track at say 15v and falls back to DC mode for one reason or another the locomotive will take off and not be able to be controlled by a throttle.
@newhavennscale Жыл бұрын
Good thinking SMT! That is a very nice locomotive. I really like all of my Kato N-Scale locomotives they run so quietly and smoothly. I am posting a Kato SD-7 today.
@captandysir8670 Жыл бұрын
Nice angles and even sounds from trackside.
@sva60_cyyz59 Жыл бұрын
0:00 The perfect “Welllll Fooolllks”!😊😊😊
@mercuryoak2 Жыл бұрын
Wow reminds me of my SD70M I have but from Athearn Genesis EMD demo unit. I got mine from the train show I went too. Very nice model great addition to your collection
@John-op5vi Жыл бұрын
Yeah..$80 you want it to run...again your troubleshooting skills are spot on.
@mgr_video_productions Жыл бұрын
Great video and find! That's a good deal for one of these. The missing handrails can be replaced with brass wire and painting them to match. The horn, plow, and MU cables can be replaced with aftermarket parts from Details West, Cal Scale, etc. I love finding locos on ebay for good deals and having to fix minor issues. That's the fun for me in this hobby.
@dougd1115 Жыл бұрын
Had to chuckle when I noticed the little green garbage dumpster. LOL
@dennisarmes34736 ай бұрын
harrison... could not help but noticing you said that you wanted some more modern engines for your pike... here's one for ya'... just this morning and right after my previous email to you, i received my 3 cp sd30 ecos from otter valley, and they are beautiful !!! here is some friendly, and jokingly, advice... "cut out the tyco/ahm baloney and get spending your confirmation money on REAL engines" !!! to tell you the truth, you have a lot of talent and it seems to me you could continue helping us with more modern stuff. in being a retired industrial engineer, i know good talent and nice work when i see it !!! besides, that tyco/ahm stuff actually fits only a small audience of modelers.... time to step up and bust out, harrison !!! blessings to you, my friend !!!
@SMTMainline6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions. To tell you the truth I don't see the work on junky locomotives going away as I enjoy it however I do want to do more videos working on more technical modern locomotives as you suggested.
@dennisarmes34736 ай бұрын
harrison... please go for it as i know you will be real successful !!!@@SMTMainline
@barrygibson8109 Жыл бұрын
Great deal !! I just bought a used Kato loco HO DCC, no sound. It must have been sitting awhile because at first it didn't want to run very well. After It woke up it runs like new, all lights work, even ditch lights. I'm gonna try putting decoders in the new Kato HO's
@engineerpat5290 Жыл бұрын
WONDERFUL VIDEO SMT! Love that BNSF H2 Mac. Glad this unit still had some life left into it! When DCC engines sit for a long time they will loose their address. I had a similar problem with an O gauge engine. A quick factory reset is all it needed and it was running again. The MAC looks good with the stack train! Keep the videos coming!
@VestedUTuber Жыл бұрын
So, a bit of info about dual-mode DCC decoders - there's actually a setting on them where you can enable or disable DC operations mode on them. It's possible that this locomotive had that setting set to disabled. For programming I'd recommend setting up JMRI and using a PC interface. It provides a graphical interface for decoder programming that massively simplifies all those settings. No need to memorize CV addresses and values or consult a cheat sheet all the time.
@lorenzobeckmann3736 Жыл бұрын
congrats, really good addition. Kato's the best
@cessnaace Жыл бұрын
Our first layout (HO Scale) our dad built in the early 60s when we were still living in France. In 1963 we moved back to the States. The layout had a switching yard. I don't recall how many switches it had but I seem to recall a total of at least 5. There were two loops with a switch going from the outer to inner loop on each side of the layout (one on the front side and one on the back) plus at least 3 in the yard area. Each switch could be controlled electronically. The Controller was an MRC (Model Rectifier Corporation) AMPACK Dual Controller. We had a small Steam Switcher (Shunter), a small Diesel Switcher, and an EMD F3. We could run any two simultaneously. We had a mountain on the layout (I don't recall which loop it was on) and if we weren't careful the locos would sail off of the mountain if we were running them too fast. None of the locos ever broke though. Either we were lucky or they made them tough back then. We had some coaches that our dad bought in France that were a nightmare because they were so long that they tended to derail on the outer loop. They couldn't handle the inner loop or mountain at all. In the early to mid 70s our dad bought us some Tyco sets. The Tyco locos weren't nearly as tough as our older ones from nearly 15 years earlier. In fact the old ones still worked. I wish I could remember who made them.
@seeber563 Жыл бұрын
Very cool video! You should try double-heading it with your other Kato BNSF engine.
@VestedUTuber Жыл бұрын
You should probably contact the seller to let them know it had a DCC decoder. Not all eBay sellers actually know what they're selling, sometimes a seller is the relative, friend or executor of a deceased owner or the parent of a kid who moved out and didn't take their "toy train set" with them. Other times the seller is a dealer but specializes in a different kind of product. I once saw a listing for a big, hand-built 7.5" gauge Galloping Goose listed for only $200 by a lawyer's office because they assumed it was some sort of kid's ride-on toy rather than a full-on miniature railtruck. Didn't buy it since I don't have the space for something that big, but also because it didn't feel right to buy something that high-end at such a low price. I sent them a message to tell them a bit about what they had and gave them the contact info of a miniature railroad club in their area, they were surprised and actually a bit grateful about it since they would have been out thousands of dollars had someone bought it.
@williamkolina3988 Жыл бұрын
Great looking consist
@oskarvalance3041 Жыл бұрын
Great purchase. From Texas
@kcmorailfan4784 Жыл бұрын
Nice sd70mac! I also got a Kato sd70mac except mine is in the CSX YN2 scheme that I bought from my local hobby shop.
@jesikebiking3 ай бұрын
=====Extremely quite and very smooth
@BritishRail60062 Жыл бұрын
I am happy to see you got it working and gave it some love. As for the missing parts. I think there are brass replacements available online if you wanted to restore the model train and make it complete. I have an N scale version in CSX livery and I love my wee Kato trains.
@railfaninacar Жыл бұрын
Nice model trains😮
@dennisarmes34736 ай бұрын
harrison... great work !!! isn't it nice to find "surprises" like this, especially kato ? if you still need that one handrail, i have an extra but i am sure it would need to be painted, as it is in cp kato red color. it is from an sd 90 mac i converted to an sd 70 acu in cp.... i purchased a bag of various manufacturers handrails for 5 bucks at a train show several years back so let me know if you want it. knowing you, you will probably make your own out of brass wire !! at that same show i bought 2 kato ns sd 80's and a santa fe warbonnet sd 70 which i converted into an nrex leased unit... all 3 in 1 consist, with dcc for $ 100 !!! all 3 are years old, i cleaned and lubeb, added some lost detail parte, and they are immaculate runners !!! keep in touch !!
@cWrobe901 Жыл бұрын
They run so smooth!
@NYandAtlantic Жыл бұрын
Excellent locomotive that was my first choice till I saw my short line NY and Atlantic
@haraldhechler3557 Жыл бұрын
Looks like someone has set the decoder to "DCC only". The reset "unlocked" it because the factory setting of the decoder is "running on analog and digital", simple as that. If you have a sole DCC layout, you don't need analog mode. It can even cause "runaway locos" if the decoder falsely detects analog mode because of some DCC signal issue. And some DCC systems use direct current to detect "brake zones", decelerating trains smoothly in automatic operation before stops. If you use that feature in DCC, as far as I know you have to switch off the analog mode.
@jemhobbies Жыл бұрын
One of the setting you can control with CV 29 is DC conversion. If it is turned off the decoder will not respond to dcc. That is helpful if you store DCC locos on the track and are using DC those engines will not take off even if the storage track is getting power.
@Photoline1 Жыл бұрын
A real situation!
@johnrobertfox7775 Жыл бұрын
HARRISON RUN THIS WITH YOUR BNSF DASH 9 ! INTERMODEL BLISS ! 😎
@MattKonsol Жыл бұрын
It’ll be awesome but I’m not sure if the dash 9 is equipped with dcc here idk? It just could be a dc (dcc ready) model here.
@Syracuse_rail_product Жыл бұрын
Wow that's a awesome sd70Mac
@sankardas5974 Жыл бұрын
Nice locomotive really fan of SD70 in BNSF skin
@zaclamitraille2 Жыл бұрын
hey! i've been watching a few of your repairs video and i was wandering if you ever looked into getting a 3D printed to print new parts such as motor mounts (instead of hotglue) of new details, i think it would be an awesome addition to your shop and toolbelt
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
I have, I'm just not sure which I should pick.
@zaclamitraille2 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline it really depends on your budget and how much you are willing to tinker, considering how much you tinker with model trains, i dont think you would have a trouble with that, so a few brands i like, the ender series of machines, work horses but can be finiky, but pretty cheap. on the other end if you want something along the lines of start it and forget it, the prusa machines are realy good for that, i have an 8 printer farm with only prusas. then resin wise if you want finer details and a lot smaller prints, the elegoo brand is a go to. (they also have filament based machines that are really good too) if you would like to exchange furthure on 3D printers, id be really happy to do so via DMs, could be more efficient then trough comments. XD
@NFNYPlayz Жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! We will get you to 100K
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that would be a dream come true :)
@NorthmassRails Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I got a BNSF ES44 for Christmas!
@commanderblueproduction2401 Жыл бұрын
Omg I live this kind of bnsf coler scheme
@philipvandyke5980 Жыл бұрын
Well, a bonus, DCC. Now just see if Kato has parts for you
@tylonhartley8136 Жыл бұрын
Not a Bad Deal. Great Looking Locomotive
@WaybackTECH Жыл бұрын
My experience with DCC decoders is that if they are on DC and are not DC/DCC compatible they make a high pitched hum as soon as throttle voltage is applied.
@christopherschmidt4264 Жыл бұрын
Nice addition to the collection! Better fix that roller bearing issue before sending the train Down here to the states 😂😂
@ApproachDiverging013 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your Kato SD70MAC! They look great and can pull a good amount of cars. If you need some parts for your SD70MAC, I have some spares parts from a SD9043 but they are UP grey so they will have to be painted if you want them!
@TourDriverSean Жыл бұрын
I've bought some used ones that the previous owner set the address too the last two digits of the road number. I would have tried "88" and "02" before resetting the decoder. Can't say I've ever had a DCC run on DC though... that's an odd thing to see
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
I wish I had thought of that but I'm still thinking that the decoder wasn't working right.
@CodysTrainz Жыл бұрын
Well, besides Resetting the Decoder to factory defaults, she runs good, for the horn I recommend a cal scale nathan K3LA-R3 and Details West painted Brass Handrails for KATO SD70M's
@normancoreyBuildingTrains Жыл бұрын
Hello if cv 29 is set to 6 that's the default most decoders will operate on dc and dcc. Set at 6 doesn't allow the 28 speed step to work so you end up with les motor control cv 29 set at 18 will allow the 28 speed steps to work but no dc operation if you find the loco is to slow you can try changing cv 5 to 255 max voltage at full power. Nice video as usual.
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, this is all helpful information since I don't know much about CVs.
@normancoreyBuildingTrains Жыл бұрын
@SMT Mainline I hear that I don't know much been back in the hobby for about a year and a half now since I came across you videos. I spent a lot of time reading and watching videos to learn about dcc and even managed to cook a few decoders along the way opps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZjUdoSuhrhnb8U My latest project take a look if you have a min. Hope all is well.
@theguildofthetranquilpine5360 Жыл бұрын
I love the video, keep making these videos. 💯
@NotDaender Жыл бұрын
Some DCC locomotives have their decoder set to a default 0003 instead of the cab number. I don't know if yours comes with sound but it's worth hitting the 8 button while it's running to see if it has a speaker installed. I Googled that cab number and Kato sold a DCC + sound-equipped version with that cab number, so yours might have it!
@micoasters Жыл бұрын
I saw one of these at a train show recently but it was $150. For that price which was my budget I got 17 locomotives. So way better deal
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
That seems kinda high unless it had sound.
@micoasters Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline around my area anything Kato, athearn, Bachman is super high. Then people are just giving old tycos and blue boxes away. So it’s strange
@Railroadracer49 Жыл бұрын
I do love the ace’s but I really miss the SD70MAC’s😢 especially in BN executive colors
@uncleh5460 Жыл бұрын
What a great looking train! Do you have an absolute favorite paint schemes/rail line?
@jmm2000 Жыл бұрын
If you're planning on adding the missing hand rails, either use some metal twine or find some used plastic hand rails on ebay.
@agressive_cementbag Жыл бұрын
looks great.
@Boilermaker-Rick Жыл бұрын
Very nice locomotive
@sergioarroyoguerrero5434 Жыл бұрын
Intermodal train with the SD70MAC Burlington Northern Santa Fe 🎃 Kato 🇯🇵 in the HO scale layout. Is the Scooby Dum engine.
@jacksnavely559 Жыл бұрын
You can use the KISS brand of fake fingernail glue, it has a small brush is like super glue BUT IT DRIES SMOOTH AND CLEAR, not all course and lumpy, WORKS
@burleyscott2910 Жыл бұрын
Oh, that's what you mean by 'boxes'!?! Those bronze centering springboards. You fooled me SMT. I'm gonna get you back lol.
@mrrailfan95 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@4everdc302 Жыл бұрын
Kato score,nice! I'm getting a little worried, tho. Pretty hi-end. You are kinda close to Kris in local, haha.
@johndowd7010 Жыл бұрын
Great deal
@wlerailfan9870 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@MMRails Жыл бұрын
I still think you should take it apart and run a hot screwdriver through some plastic. Just to make sure. Lol. Nice buy!
@HimanshuSharma-dm8ol Жыл бұрын
Very powerful
@sawyercustom Жыл бұрын
Wonder if that was the one I was looking at. the orange and black is too cool
@michaelschultz5127 Жыл бұрын
Hey!! That giant just took our house!! Hey jack didn't you chop down that beanstalk??
@stephenhudson8739 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I wonder if it has a sound chip in it that would be great and it runs like brand new
@Timerman765 Жыл бұрын
You have your BNSF DASH-9 Muscle brother
@awr1050 Жыл бұрын
Firstly, H1 is superior. Jokes aside, very, very nice loco. So glad to see you added it to your collection. Cool video, thank you!
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree with you on the H1 paint scheme lol
@arturoq5611 Жыл бұрын
Hello SMT Thank you for all the videos that you post regarding fixing these locomotives. I was able to bring back to life my Tyco Alco 630 Santa Fe, by following one of your videos. I have a question. What motor brush I could use as a replacement for a Life-Like pancake style motor ? Keep up the outstanding work and thanks again for your videos Arturo
@mrsillycats Жыл бұрын
the trains KATO makes are very reliable.
@cjfauxx6266 Жыл бұрын
This reminds me of when I got my Athearn SD40 Santa Fe. It said it was dc but turned out it was DCC. I got it for less than 30 dollars. No one else bid on it cuz the photos were Very low res. It’s by far my best diesel.
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@ravingsFNF Жыл бұрын
I need to learn how to do all that stuff. DCC, resetting. I should start studying. Seems incredibly complicated. Loads of buttons, numbers and stuff that I have no clue about 🤷♂️
@tylonhartley8136 Жыл бұрын
I would Love to have one of those undecorated and put a B&O paint scheme on it.