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CMR Products was founded in 1990 by Bob Hartle. He loved model railroading from an early age, having his American Flyer trains running around the Christmas tree every year. After his sons were born, he returned to the hobby. He loved tinkering with his electronics. Projects from flashing crossing signs and Lionel animation turned into … Read more
Digital Command Control can be very scary to get into. I know that was my hesitation when starting the DCC System on my N Scale layout. Worse yet, my family had been using and installing Digitrax for years. What should I be scared of? Over the next couple weeks, I’ll be reviewing the DCC Basics. … Read more
I’ve always compared DCC systems to phones. Depending on who you talk to, you will get a different opinion. Is Apple the best or Android, What about Blackberry? Each phone will drive someone to emotion, whether that is good or bad. DCC systems are very similar. Whether it’s Digitrax, NCE, Lenz or MRC everyone has … Read more
CMR Products is now offering two new models the HO C30-7a and C36-7 locomotive shells produced by Big Dawg Originals. These shells will fit on Atlas C30-7 frames. These are undecorated polyurethane shells. No additional detail parts are included in the purchase. We are expecting our first shipment of these shells in July. Pre-Order yours … Read more
That is the question I’ve been toying with since I was introduced to Digitrax. I’ve been trying to get sound in locomotives since I was very young. I remember taking tape recorders and a microphone and trying to record running diesel locomotives, so I could put that same tape recorder under an engine facility. At … Read more
Based on comments from people that have seen our End of Train device on our Truck, we are going to offer a limited run of our Truck Hitch “FRED”. (patent pending) History of the Flashing Rear End Device (FRED) In 1969, Florida East Coast Railway began replacing the crewed cabooses at the end of trains … Read more
CMRProducts.com is proud to announce the release of 3 new products in our Digitrax line. We are offering 3 polyurethane cast replacement items for your digitrax throttles. First our replacement battery box cover, available in grey but can be painted to suit your needs. This reinforced battery cover will take a lot more abuse from the … Read more
CMRProducts.com is proud to announce the release of new products from Big Dawg Originals. Norfolk Southern SD60e, MK5000c (Phase 1) or MK50-3, Baltimore & Ohio SD20-2 (also owned by CSX), and the Western Maryland GP9m Cab. All of these HO Shells/Cabs can be special ordered. We have the SD60E and SD20-2 available in stock and … Read more