Changing rate of speed and chuff sound

You can change the chuff rate in the remote, under SYSTEM, SOUNDS, try to see if you can get the sound closer that way.

I'm guessing the steamer you are talking about is a brass locomotive with the 44:1 gear ratio.  If so, print a custom tape with fewer stripes.

For a "ballpark" way to figure it, just calculate the ratio of scale MPH on the remote vs. scale MPH of the actual engine.  Let's say it's 2.5:5, 10 scale MPH of the engine is 25 scale MPH on the remote.  To get close to the proper scale MPH, you'd need 24/2.5 stripes.  Since that calculates out to 9.6, try a custom tape with 10 stripes to start.  After you get the engine close, then tinker with the chuff rate in the remote to see if you can get that closer.

Thanks so much John.  I knew I could count on you!  I forgot to mention that I have already adjusted the chuff rate slider in the app to the best position possible.  So I'll try printing another tach strip.  I'm hoping I can put it on with clear Scotch tape to test and then glue the final strip once I figure out what works.

I don't suppose you've worked on a Weaver R2, have you? I have removed two screws on the back that hold the frame in, two under the front and a large one in the middle on which front articulated wheels pivot. But when I start to pull the frame out from the back, it feels stuck in the middle. I'm afraid to pull any harder and maybe break something.  I'm not sure I have removed all the (correct) screws.

Glue, smooo!  Print them on gummed shipping labels and just cut the strip out and paste it on.  If you don't like it, peel it off and put a different one on.

I haven't worked on the R2, so I don't have any words of wisdom.  I will say that most brass has just three screws holding it together, one in the front and two right at the tether connector.

Thanks John.  I planned to use a mailing label for the final strip but I didn't think I could get it off if it didn't work.  But if you think I can, I'll try it.  (Once I get the cab off!)

I take them off from time to time.  I just peel it off and use Alcohol or Naphtha to remove any residue and then stick the new one on.  Note that a little heat from a heat gun to warm the gummed label greatly eases the removal process.

Make sure none of the brass detail is stuck, also clearance on motor flywheel can be tight. G