Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to set up and operate the Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express freight train set. The set includes a loop of track, diesel-electric locomotive, freight cars, and a power pack.
Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express train set
By Angela Cotey | November 10, 2011
| Last updated on February 11, 2021
The Model Railroader staff shows you how to set up and operate this model train set
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I bet Cody was chomping at the bit to weather the train set before he got back to his desk.
great starter set do the electrics work in the u.k
It is a great starter set! I got the N S version. The vidio is even better than the enclosed instructions.
I just don't seem to grasp the concept of decoders and analog setups. Do you have a video that explains what these things are and the advantages or disadvantages. I am getting
set to begin on my first layout and I need to understand about these different running modes so I now how I want/need to do the wiring and so on.
I think that Cody did a great job. I will be starting in N scale.
Good job. I have one bought by the wife. Great way to start the hobby!
Great Video. I wouldn't recommend running any train on carpet.
I have had no troubles installing DCC decoders with sound on any diesel set. It's a little bit more difficult on steam as you have to take into account the physical location of the decoder (and speaker). Also, if a steam engine has a smoke unit – that should be wired into the pickups.
The only other thing to consider with DCC is the cost of the controller(s), boosters, decoders, speakers, and of course, the time to install, test, program and re-test.
Great video about starter train sets. Cody does super work. Do you have any article in print on selecting a new starter train set for beginners?
It would be helpful for you to tell people if these trains are easily changed to DCC. Thanks for good videos.
you guys always do a good job on your videos on your website…but how does a father with a new train set access these set up videos without being a subscriber..??
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Great example of a starter set. Good job, Cody.
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The NS set should have modern road names cars . Instead of the fallen flag cars from decades past.
nice set
A great way to get started in the hobby and the engine and cars are nicely detailed
A great starter set for age 7 and older.
Cody,
Why would Athearn use Bachmann track? Silly what!!!!