This spring
has been particularly difficult for us as demand has increased (which is good),
products had to be redesigned for RoHS compliancy and parts availability changed
unexpectedly (mainly also due to RoHS related issues). This has led to a series
of short term shortages and some long term shortages. We apologize for the
shortage of some of our key products and hope that we can return to our goal of
all core products being in stock at all times very quickly.
The following is a status of product availability of new and existing products.
Gold Maxi Decoder
Parts delays have been solved and it is currently in production. Delivery
expected early July in time for the NMRA National Convention. Due to high demand
we may not be able to satisfy all back orders initially.Large Scale outdoor users, this is a must have
product as there simply is nothing like it the market.
Outdoor
operation with DCC has always been a challenge because of dirty track. This is
now a thing of the past! Our Gold series Maxi
decoder ushers in a whole new world or operations potential for O scale and
Large Scale users. The Gold Maxi can be connected to a battery pack or a Power-3
module (to be delivered in the fall) to ensure smooth operation and nearly 100%
packet reception in all track conditions.
Features include:
Precision silent back emf control that can be tailored to the needs of the
locomotive. Provides exceptional smooth control.
USB
- screw terminal connections to an external power module provides the
ability to detect the DCC signal even on dirty track. We will provide a
"Power -3" module later in the Spring and also provide instructions for
optional user installed battery backup.
8
function outputs with special lighting effects.
RailCom support for both address and data transmission. (our implementation
of NMRA Bi directional)
3
Amp continuous load without heat sync (optional heat sync can be installed
for greater current capacity)
Short and overload protected so can handle a hard stall of over 6 amps!
SUSI sound interface for plug in sound or function module.
Reed control input for optional automatic stopping.
All
the advanced NMRA DCC features you have come to expect in our Gold Series
decoders.
Set-100
continues to be very popular. We ran out of stock in the last week and the next
shipment is due in Boston late this week.
XPA
We are
pleased to announce that production has finally been completed and we expect
delivery in Boston this week! We will be reconfirming backorders with each of
you.
Note: Due to parts and production cost increases the MSRP of the XPA is now
$62.95
Gold-JST decoders
Delivery
this week
LK100
Delivery
this week
LB101
Delivery
this week (note: due to large back orders we do not expect to be able to keep up
with demand till July)
