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Shourt Line by Soft Works Ltd. offers new and used
model railroad products as well as repair, conversions, installation services and training classes.

We specialize in microprocessor based lighting systems for model railroaders and ready to run PIKO and LGB starter sets with voltage stabilized and DCC configurable lighting systems and precision power supplies, throttles, scale lighting products, sound systems and DCC decoders and systems.

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Shourt Line Discount Price Lists
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New 2012 Massoth and PIKO MTS/DCC & DC Starter Set Discount Price List

New 2012 PIKO Discount Price List

New 2012 Shourt Line, Phoenix & Massoth Discount Price list

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Announcing

Shourt Line College of DCC
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2012
Four seminars are offered on a first come first serve basis
advanced are reservations required

DCC301 Builidng a 6 board 12 LED lighitng fixture for LGB coach    3    4    5    DCC301 F7A DCC and LED lighitng conversion

DCC301 Custom LED drop ceiling design and installation    DCC301 LED lighted interior in LGB coach    DCC301 Class Activities    DCC301 LED coach lighting installed

       Seating is limited - reserve a seat to reach any level of Large Scale DCC expertise desired. Just starting out or considering DCC? Enroll in DCC 101 to learn DCC setup, programming and operation on our Class Layout, how to convert locos to DCC, how to add lighting, received a 15% off MSRP coupon and more. DCC 201 is for Intermediate users and provides first timers hands on loco conversion instruction. DCC 301 includes extensive hands on training, advanced subjects and skills. DCC 302 provides more extensive hands-on exercises advanced theory. 200 and 300 level seminars include a 20% off MSRP coupon and much more...

Each seminar features a working Massoth and PIKO MTS/DCC controlled layout demonstrations. The 3 day seminars include intensive hands on training and operation exercises with individual and team projects.

Click on each link below for more information:

DCC 101 - Introduction to DCC - 1 day Seminar, Sunday June 10, 2012
Introduction to DCC for beginners and those considering DCC train operation.

DCC 201 - Intermediate DCC - 3 day Seminar, Thursday thru Saturday June 28-30, 2012
Intermediate DCC includes hand-on exercises and loco conversion to DCC.

DCC 301 - Advanced DCC - 3 day Seminar, Thursday thru Saturday July 12-14, 2012
Advanced DCC is for users who want advanced training & knowledge.

DCC 302 - Advanced DCC - 3 day Seminar, Thursday thru Saturday June 14-16, 2012
DCC 302 Class is a continuation of the DCC 301 curriculum for advanced users

All classes will be held in West Los Angeles, California

Click here for registration information in PDF

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Announcing THE NEW G Scale PIKO 38210 D&RGW MOGULS are here! Introductory Sale Price $184.95

Features: Approx. 22" length, 7 lb weight, ball bearings on geared driver axles, 5-volt regulated smoke unit, hard-nickel-plated loco wheels, detailed valve gear, directional LED lights, prewired for DCC and sound system.
SALE PRICE: $184.95 - Limited Availability

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Announcing THE NEW G Scale PIKO 37430 DB BR194 CROCODILE ELECTRIC LOCOS are here! Introductory Sale Price $475.99


Dr. René F. Wilfer rolls out of the Piko 37430 DB BR194 CROCODILE ELECTRIC
at the Thuringian railway museum in Weimar, Germany, with it's prototype in the background

Features: Approximate 29 inches (73 cm) length, driving axles and ball-bearing chrome wheels, small radii R1. 22" compatible, 5-volt regulated directional LED lights, prewired for DCC and sound system.
SALE PRICE: $475.99 - Limited Availability

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Sale on the new NEW G Scale PIKO 38410 & 38411 Amtrak Electric Locomotive Road No 1217 & 1218 - G Scale 1:22.5, Electric Loco with
2 Motors, 8 Wheel Drive & 12 power pickup points

Non-catalog Limited Production Item

37420 PIKO G SCALE 1:22.5 AUSTRIAN E-LOK TAURUS ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE side view

Click here for more product details and larger photos

SUPER SALE PRICE: $199.99 Limited Availability
New - Limited to stock on hand - one time production run

When these are gone they are gone forever!

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All Massoth Products now in stock

The Shourt Line is Massoth's Number 1 FACTORY Authorized Dealer in the USA for the last 5 years running. All Massoth German made Products are in abundant supply and shipments from Germany to the Shourt Line arrive weekly. The Pre-Christmas Special Prices are on now and in stock.

LGB Hard to find items:

Cross reference list of LGB to Massoth part numbers for all the hard to find LGB items

Massoth Decoder Line Up:

Massoth 2009 eMOTION Decoder Summary Sheet

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Massoth 2011 New Products Catalog

NEW Massoth 2011 New Product Catalog

Shourt Line's LGB MTS trade-in offer:
Get the most out of your MTS stock and a fine base for your DiMAX System.
To use our professional ebay-resale-service call us at 310 622 4431.

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News Flash - Phoenix Sound announces

The BigSoundTMPB11

Phoenix BigSound TMPB11

Phoenix BigSound™ PB11
Phoenix BigSound™ PB11 Board: [sound] (shown above) $193.20
Phoenix BigSound™ PB11 Complete Kit - specify kit code $243.80

  • 16-bit Sound Reproduction
  • A 16-bit combination microprocessor and digital signal processor is used to produce museum-quality sound that cannot be matched by an 8-bit solution
  • 3 Watts Power
  • Strong 3 Watt amplifier produces more than sufficient volume for out-of-doors use, capable of handling loads down to 4 ohms.
  • 3-Volt Low-speed Operation
  • Most sound units do a poor job at low power settings - meaning at low run speeds. Not so with the PB11, it is fully operational at power settings as low as 3 Volts. There is usually some voltage loss from the track through the wheels and contacts to the board, so the track voltage may have to be 5 or 6 volts for continuous operation in order to keep the battery fully charged.
  • 5 triggers for external control
  • 5 different inputs provide flexibility for attaching external controls such as reed switches or remote control trigger outputs.

We are are a Phoenix dealer and offer large scale repair, conversion & installation services world wide. (click here for all Phoenix Discount Prices)

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New Shourt Line Products;

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2 Wire - Automatic Power Buffers

Works with ANY motor or sound decoder. NO switch is required.

Does you loco stall on switches? The Automatic Power Buffer provides UPS Power for your locos decoder for motor, sound, lights, smoke and all other functions when track power is lost.

Available in 3,300uF, 6,600uF, 8,200uF 22,000uF and 1F to 10Farad Super Capacitor Gold Caps for ANY size Loco - All feature Shourt Line Pat. Pend. 2 wire Automatic Buffers Controllers.

 

SL-APB-3300 3,300uF Automatic Power Buffer

Direct From Manufacturer - MADE IN THE USA

SL-APB-3300 3,300uF Automatic Power Buffer
Price: $32.95

Easy Hook-up: Just connect red wire to + (+24) and black wire to the plus minus (-) (Gnd) terminals on your decoder.

SL-APB-3300 3,300uF Automatic Power Buffer installed in small LGB loco
Easy Placement: The control circuit and capacitor are separated to allow flexible placement where other power buffers just don't fit. This photo shows a typical loco with no room to fit an LGB power buffer but the Shourt Line SL-APB-3300 fits easily. Notice the control circuit is in the center of the photo to the right of the Massoth XLS sound decoder and the power buffers capacitor fits nicely in the area to the right.

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SL-APB-8300 8,300uF Automatic Power Buffer

Direct From Manufacturer - MADE IN THE USA

SL-APB-8300 8,300uF Automatic Power Buffer 8300uF
Price: $34.95

Easy Hook-up: Just connect red wire to + and black wire to the plus (+) & minus (-) outputs on your decoder.


Easy Placement: The control circuit and capacitor are separated to allow flexible placement where other power buffers just don't fit. This photo shows a typical loco with no room to fit an LGB power buffer but the Shourt Line SL-APB-8300 fits easily. Notice the control circuit is in the left side the photo to the left and under the Massoth XLS sound decoder and the power buffers capacitor fits nicely in the area to the right.

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SL-TC2-17100-nt-xx Dual Head Track Contact

SL-TC2-17100-nt-xx Duel Head Track Contact
Price: $21.49 + $.33 per foot of cable

Easy 2 minute install into any G scale track
SL-TC2-17100-nt-xx Duel Head Track Contact

Invisible train direction and location detection for all indoor or outdoor use.

SL-TC2-17100-nt-xx Duel Head Track Contact
Directly control EPL train signal & switch motor operations.

SL-TC2-17100-nt-xx Duel Head Track Contact
Perfect for train direction and position detection in automated systems by using LGB/Massoth Feedback Modules with Massoth Central Stations or PC control software.

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SL-LED-12-kit - G Scale Lighting

for Passenger Cars (click here)

Fully light your LGB classic passenger coaches with only 25 ma (.025 amps) of power.

Easy to install kit can be added to your car without any drilling holes or modifying your car.

Dim the lighting on you cars by adding our our optional SL-Dimmer-bd dimmer board that provides 0 to 100% brightness by rotating the rear dimmer that attaches to roof vent or bottom of car mounted dimmer.

SL-LED-12-kit for Passenger Cars

Kit includes: 6 compartment lighting fixtures, LEDs with bezels, circuit components, mounting screws, pads and wiring

Professional Installation available at the Shourt Line

SL-LED-12-kit for Passenger Cars
The SL-LED12-kit uses only 1/3 the power of a single LGB 24 volt bulb
but has up to 20X the brightness!

SL-LED-12-kit for Passenger Cars
Dimming is continuous from 0 to 100%
when used with the optional SL-Dimmer-bd

SL-LED-12-kit for Passenger Cars
Don't leave your passengers in the dark, use the SL-LED-12-kit to light up
your cars both day and night. All aboard!

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Shourt Line 3 LED Recessed Lighting Fixture - for LGB short G Scale Trolleys (Click Here)

Shourt Line Item Number:
No. 8103210 for DC (analog power 3 to 30 volts)
No. 8103220 DCC (DCC, MTS or AC 18 to 30 volts)

Includes: 3 LED trolley size drop ceiling with hidden circuit and wiring with 4 mounting screws and two connection wires

Never have to open up your trolley again to 'tighten' or replace a bulb! This lighting fixture features life time LEDs and comes with a Life Time Warrantee!

Never race and/or crash your trolleys to get your lights to work! Full interior lighting at starting speeds!

Shourt Line 3 LED Recessed Lighting Fixture
Upgrade your Trolley and Trailer today, it only takes minutes to install for life-time of lighted interiors, no more bulbs to replace, not tightening of bulbs, no racing to make you lights work..

Shourt Line 3 LED Recessed Lighting Fixture

Works with either Motor or Trailer Trolleys

Shourt Line 3 LED Recessed Lighting Fixture

Don't leave your passengers in a dark Trolley!

 

 

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