George and Tom kick off this episode with a look at theupcoming train shows and events where you can meet the SoundTraxx team over the next few months.

Tom shares the latest progress on his U-boat project,highlighting the custom details and upgrades he's adding to bring the model to life. George then showcases a unique locomotive project—a customized 2-8-2Broadway Limited Mikado paired with a brass tender that's been adapted to fit the model. The locomotive is equipped with a Blunami BLU-2200 decoder, four Mini Cube speakers, upgraded lighting, and numerous custom details.

Tech Tip: Before installing any decoder, check yourmodel's stall current. George explains why measuring stall current is an essential step to help prevent decoder damage and ensure you choose the right decoder for your locomotive.

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