Graham has been shopping on eBay and picked up a few new models. This week, he shows off his new Atlas Master engines, which he upgraded with Blunami decoders. George also shares his GP15, which he upgraded with Blunami as well. He talks about how he enhanced the lighting on this older model, renumbered it, and added some weathering details.

This week’s model show-offs are a great example of how older models can be brought back to life with a new decoder and a bit of elbow grease. In today’s challenging economic climate—especially with tariffs affecting prices—model trains can get expensive. This is a resourceful way to get a high-quality model at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

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Blunami works seamlessly in DCC, but our app removes the confusion of CVs and decoder setup. You can configure everything in the app, then switch to DCC operation with ease. Our decoders are full of features, so chances are, if you want your train to behave a certain way—it can! And if you’re stuck, just give us a call. We’re happy to help.

Graham runs an Athearn BNSF GP38 with a factory-installed Tsunami2 decoder. George has an Athearn GP38 and a ScaleTrains GP30, upgraded with a CurrentKeeper, Decoder Buddy, and Blunami BLU-21PNEM8. Doing the install this way gave him access to all of ScaleTrains' lights.

George had trouble consisting his Blunami-equipped locos, despite how easy we say it is. The issue? A small setup misstep. He found a simple fix and wants to help others avoid the same frustration. Watch now to learn more!

On this week’s podcast, Graham showcases his True LineTrains Railrunner, upgraded with a Tsunami2 decoder and customized lighting. His enhancements include a directional headlight, backup light, illuminated number boards, a cab light, and ditch lights. Meanwhile, George discusses his brand-new Athearn GP15s, which come factory-equipped with Tsunami2 decoders and upgraded lighting. He also compares the differences between factory-installedand aftermarket Tsunami2 decoders.

This week, Graham has an Atlas Master GP38-2 upgraded with a Blunami BLU-21PNEM8 decoder, and George has outfitted an Athearn RTR SD40 with a host of added details and a Blunami decoder.

We'll also be at the Chicago O Scale Meet in a couple ofweeks! Blunami is a game-changer for O Scalers, offering full decoder capabilities without the need to upgrade your DC layout —it's truly amazing. If you're an O Scaler in the Chicago area, be sure to stop by our booth to see Blunami in action. We'll have demo models for you to test out at the show!

You may have already met our new Support Technician, Graham, but we're excited to officially welcome him to the podcast! This week, George and Graham share their experiences upgrading older models with Blunami, including InterMountain F7A and F7B units and a Bachmann Spectrum 4-8-2 Light Mountain. They also dive into the topic of speed matching—if and when is it necessary? Let’s find out!

In this episode, we share the highlights from our January shows, covering the latest updates and standout moments. Plus, we sit down with Kevin from Arnie’s Trains for an exclusive interview. He shares insights on the model train industry, his passion for the hobby, and what’s new at Arnie’s Trains. Don’t miss this fun and informative episode! 🎙🚂 #ModelTrains #Podcast #ArnieTrains

George discusses the design and manufacturing of decoders in Durango, CO. He showcases his upgraded SD40-2C and SD40 models from Athearn, equipped with Blunami and LEDs. Additionally, he explains how Blunami features can simulate the real-world operations of these locomotives.

This week’s podcast is a special one! George takes us on a tour of his home layout, showcasing the impressive expansions and upgrades he’s made since his last reveal. There’s a lot to explore—let’s dive in!

George showcases two Athearn GP38s equipped with BLU-PNP8s and a Proto 2000 GP38 fitted with a BLU-21PNEM8. He discusses the decoder installations, upgrading these models with LEDs, and demonstrates just how simple it is to consist these locomotives using the Blunami Android App.

George upgraded an Athearn GP38 with Blunami and added LEDs to the headlight, rear headlight, class lights, number boards, and ground lights. These lights are all labeled by their name and controlled by the press of a button in the Blunami App.