Announcing - SoundTraxx

Announcing
Consumer Training Seminar
Durango, Colorado
July 28th - 31st, 2016
We’re excited to announce that this year we
will hold our first ever SoundTraxx Academy
Consumer Training Seminar!
The seminar will be held July 28th-31st, 2016
in beautiful Durango, Colorado for a LIMITED
NUMBER of participants.
Days One and Two
The first two days will provide a tour of our
new facility and exploration into the operational
features of our Digital Sound Decoders
to enhance your model train experience.
You’ll perform a guided installation with the
experienced SoundTraxx staff, delve into the
basics of CV programming, and discover tricks
for getting the most out of your installations.
For those interested, optional evening clinics on
the history of the K-36 and K-28 locomotives
(Blackstone’s next HOn3 models) will be offered
on Thursday Evening.
As a bonus, we’ll include a tour the Durango &
Silverton engine shop and yard facilities.
Days Three and Four
Our learning will be followed by two days of
optional local ‘color’.
Participants can ride on the Durango and
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on Saturday,
July 30th, accompanied by members of the
SoundTraxx staff. We’ve arranged for train
tickets to be available for seminar participants
and non-participating family members and guests
at a discounted rate not offered to the public.
On Sunday, those still needing their train ‘fix’,
can join staff members on the Cumbres and
Tolect Scenic Railroad, departing from nearby
Chama, New Mexico. Lunch is included on
this all-day train ride through Colorado and
New Mexico and once again, we’ve arranged
for special discounted rates for you and any
members of your family who wish to ride.
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What You Get
The registration fee is $375 for each attendee,
this seminar is easily over $500 in value! It
includes everything listed below:
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Classes on installations, programming, tips
and tricks
All class materials
Factory tour
Steam locomotive with SoundTraxx Digital
Sound Decoder
Diesel locomotive with SoundTraxx Digital
Sound Decoder
Product discounts on SoundTraxx and
Blackstone Models purchases made while at
the seminar
Breakfast and lunch on class days
Behind the scenes D&SNGRR engine shops and yard tour
Discounted tickets for both the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Cumbres &
Toltec Scenic Railroad
The registration deadline is June 1st.
Sign up as soon as you can to save
your spot! A $100 non-refundable
deposit is required to reserve your
space, with any balance due by June
1st.
How to Register
To register for SoundTraxx Academy
please contact our sales department
by emailing: [email protected]
or call us Monday through Friday from
9:00am to 5:30pm Mountain Time at
(970)259-0690.
We expect this to be a unique and exciting week full of new friendships, DCC technology, modeling,
and of course, trains! You’ll learn a lot, have some fun, meet other like-minded modelers from around
the country and get to know the SoundTraxx staff. You’ll see that we really do make this stuff here and
exactly how that happens. We hope to see you here!
Still Have Questions?
On the following page, you’ll find a list of the most frequently asked questions about the seminar. While
this is an inaugural event, we’ve been presenting similar seminars for our resellers for over 15 years,
so we can anticipate some of your questions. If we don’t cover it here, please contact a member of our
sales staff and they’ll be happy to answer any remaining questions you might have.
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What is SoundTraxx Academy?
SoundTraxx Academy is a 2-day seminar
at the SoundTraxx manufacturing facility in
Durango, Colorado catered to any model
railroader that uses SoundTraxx products.
It will allow participants an opportunity to
perform a SoundTraxx Digital Sound Decoder
installation and get an intimate look at how
the features and programming of SoundTraxx
DSDs work for both steam and diesel
locomotives.
Do I get to keep the locomotives and
decoders used in the installation?
Yes, the locomotives and decoders are yours to keep and included in the price of the registration.
Do I need to bring anything for the class?
No, we will supply all materials for the installation, including command stations to borrow during the
programming classes. You are however, welcome to bring your own tools if you’d like. Please do
not bring your own command station or cabs. You may bring your own models if you’re looking for a
little installation advice, but we will all use the same locomotives for the installation class to allow for
consistency during the lesson.
What are the accomodations like in the dorms if I decide to stay there?
The Animas Hall dormitories at Ft. Lewis College are a great value at just $32 a night, and are available
from Wednesday July 28th - Saturday July 30th. They are apartment-style dorms that sleep up to 4
people in individual bedrooms and share a common family room, bathroom and kitchen. This fee allows
each person to have their own bedroom but be aware they are furnished with twin beds. The dorms are
not air conditioned. In July, it can be a little warm in the daytime, though it cools down quite a bit in the
evenings. Please keep in mind that the windows do not open, so a small fan to circulate some air might
be a worthwhile item to pack (or purchase once here) if you elect to stay here.
What other lodging options are available in Durango?
Due to the large number of tourists that come to Durango every summer there are many great lodging
options, including several hotel chains such as Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Quality Inn and
Comfort Inn - as well as several campgrounds. For more information on these and other great options
check out the Durango Tourism Office website at www.durango.org.
What airport do I use to get there?
Durango La Plata County Regional Airport (DRO) is located just 10 miles from town and offers nonstop
flights from Denver on United Airlines and nonstop flights from Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles on
American Airlines. Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is located about 3.5 hours away, while
Denver International Airport (DIA) is about 7.5 hours away.
What is included in my registration?
Your registration includes everything you need, including an HO scale steam and diesel locomotive
with sound decoders, all printed materials, tools, breakfast and lunch on the two class days, and a
roundhouse/yard tour on the Durango & Silverton Railroad. Train tickets, transportation, lodging and
dinner each night is not included, though discounted options exist.
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May my family go on the train rides and take the
yard tour with me?
Yes! All friends and family may ride the train with the
group and receive the same special group discount.
They must be included on your registration form so
we can have accurate ticket counts when we submit
the final reservation numbers.
If I ride the Cumbres and Toltec on Sunday does
SoundTraxx provide transportation to and from
Chama?
No, sorry, but Chama is a scenic and easy 2-hour
drive from Durango. We will have staff members on
the train to help people check in and get their ticket,
but we will not be able to provide transportation
to and from Chama, NM. Reservations for this train ride will be made directly with the Cumbres and
Toltec Scenic Railroad using a promotional code, and we’ve been assured that the group will be sitting
together. The discounted ticket also includes lunch on the train and a guided yard tour.
What can my family do while I am at class?
The Four Corners area offers many great
options for fun family activities including
fantastic shopping, river rafting, hiking,
jeeping, horseback riding, cycling, fishing,
and Mesa Verde National Park (one of the
most-visited parks in America!). There is
plenty to do in Southwest Colorado during
the summer! The seminar will begin at
roughly 8am until 5pm so please plan
accordingly.
What is the weather like in Southwest Colorado during July?
Awesome, that’s why we live here!
Weather in Southwest Colorado is typically nice with highs in the mid to upper 80s and lows overnight in
the 50s. The weather however can change quite rapidly in the mountains and we recommend dressing
in layers, especially on the train rides which climb to 10,000 feet in elevation. Also be aware that late
July is typically the heart of our monsoon season which generally runs from mid-July to mid-August and
typically produces afternoon thunderstorms.
For additional information and to register for SoundTraxx Academy
email: [email protected] or
give us a call at (970)259-0690.