This is a bit of a problem with mine actually. I’ve got two controllers for my single line with passing loops but I can’t reach or see everything at the same time.
Mind you Mrs C makes a good second operator when needed.
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This is a bit of a problem with mine actually. I’ve got two controllers for my single line with passing loops but I can’t reach or see everything at the same time.
Mind you Mrs C makes a good second operator when needed.
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reddragon
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Once a year, just after Xmas there is a small window for mad bargains!
This time from Bachmann. 6 screws to remove the body to DCC fit versus 4 clips for a Heljan!
Thunderbirds are go!
This time from Bachmann. 6 screws to remove the body to DCC fit versus 4 clips for a Heljan!
Thunderbirds are go!
Iskra
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Very nice, what will you run it with?
reddragon
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Very nice!
A full 9 or 11 coach 390Electricity
I have a Virgin Class 220 it could pair with ???
A quick look at flicker does show a couple of images of them dragging voyagers. They have also worked on mk2 services, charters and have probably ended up on the ATW Holyhead - Cardiff loco hauled service when that was a class 57.
That looks like a very nice model. I assume it's got the fancy coupling at the ends and everything? (Dellner couplings?)
-Peter
reddragon
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This earlier batch didn't
I do have another unexpected bargain on the way too, reveal on Friday hopefully!
Interesting @reddragon …
reddragon
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I have an arrival, another bargain brand new off eBay. I did want Compass livery but this price was amazing. DCC fitted as new, I've run it in and tested it. An amazing loco!
Dapol 68026
One of my pre-orders has also arrived in the UK, maybe available to show off next week! All I need is the eBay sellers discount to arrive.
Dapol 68026
One of my pre-orders has also arrived in the UK, maybe available to show off next week! All I need is the eBay sellers discount to arrive.
That, is a very nice thing…
The Dapol 68s are wonderful models. Loads of detail, plenty of weight, and they run really, really nicely too. A friend pointed out to me at some point that you can remove that grey/silver box thing (the bit with the exhausts, I assume you'd call it - it's not steam so I've no clue
) to gain access to some switches for the lights, if you wanted to change which ones come on at different times. I can't remember which ones do what functions but it describes it on one of the sheets in the box.-Peter
reddragon
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This weekend I listed my Lima 37, 50 & D1071, my last locos that cannot cross over section gaps. A bit of my 1 in 1 out policy
D1071 sold very quickly, having been replaced by my green D1037. D1037 is being a great runner, albeit no lights fitted!
The class 50 has just sold its place taken by 57301. 57301 isn't running too well, I think it must need oiling or something!
The 37 goes live at 8pm on Auction! Its place taken by 68026. Wow 68026 is a decent loco.
I have 3 more on the hit list as I have an arrival expected this month and in March, plus any more purchases!
D1071 sold very quickly, having been replaced by my green D1037. D1037 is being a great runner, albeit no lights fitted!
The class 50 has just sold its place taken by 57301. 57301 isn't running too well, I think it must need oiling or something!
The 37 goes live at 8pm on Auction! Its place taken by 68026. Wow 68026 is a decent loco.
I have 3 more on the hit list as I have an arrival expected this month and in March, plus any more purchases!
They are brilliant models.
Never knew that but then again never looked!The Dapol 68s are wonderful models. Loads of detail, plenty of weight, and they run really, really nicely too. A friend pointed out to me at some point that you can remove that grey/silver box thing (the bit with the exhausts, I assume you'd call it - it's not steam so I've no clue
-Peter
reddragon
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Lima D1071 and 50043 have departed for their new railways. My Lima fleet is now down to 10 with more to go this year. Still 42 powered vehicles in service!
But! Oops I did it again, another new loco on the way! Oh no, what will it be this time?
But! Oops I did it again, another new loco on the way! Oh no, what will it be this time?
I can't remember if there was a way of setting it so that the 'halo' lights would come on even without having a decoder which would allow you to do that with the functions (if that makes any sense) - I seem to remember there was a switch which would do it but it was really hard to get to without removing the bodyshell.
Oh dear @reddragon - you are really very good at keeping us guessing. My guess is for GWR steam...
-Peter
reddragon
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My new loco has arrived but is still in its box, awaiting some warmth in the loft . . . .
@Peter C whilst you might be reading my mind, you have missed my actions!
I have just cancelled one of my pre-orders. I will be fined a 10% admin fee but minds change and not all manufacturers / shops are generous! It does affect my odds of buying from them again though.
@Peter C whilst you might be reading my mind, you have missed my actions!
I have just cancelled one of my pre-orders. I will be fined a 10% admin fee but minds change and not all manufacturers / shops are generous! It does affect my odds of buying from them again though.
Hmm. Knowing your liking for unusual prototypes I’m wondering if it’s steam with a high pressure boiler, very big, LNER and made by Hornby…
reddragon
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I have spent a while changing CV values on 6 locos. Some had some odd CV29 values that I have simplified. I am also changing a few to long IDs, I did D1037 today changing it from 50 to 1037. I have a CV table listing the critical values of my locos.
I have fitted my latest arrival with a spare Rails chip and set it to ID 1000.
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I have spent a while changing CV values on 6 locos. Some had some odd CV29 values that I have simplified. I am also changing a few to long IDs, I did D1037 today changing it from 50 to 1037. I have a CV table listing the critical values of my locos.
I have fitted my latest arrival with a spare Rails chip and set it to ID 1000.
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That’s very nice. One of my Farish 31s runs very slowly and I think it’s in need of a cv settings change.
It’s got next 18 chip but I’m not quite sure what I need to set the high one to?
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Just like the real thing then!
reddragon
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I have a 70 that starts off / stops rapidly, no slow speed control. Hopefully my CV values review will help
I have just cancelled my order for the Hornby LNER Garter Blue 10000 as the price increase from Hornby put it into DCC Sound territory so nope! £220-240 for a basic DCC ready loco? nope!
Also cancelled my KR Models Leader 36001. No longer fitted what I wanted with delivery dates going endlessly back, now 2023. KR Models have been very difficult about it charging me a 10% admin fee and so far only doing a partial refund!
I do have something new in the post, another absolute bargain (compared with what is charged elsewhere for it not versus what it should cost)
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Some coaching stock arrived with odd couplings!
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Now those do look very nice - and actually at an alright price for once! I'm blaming you if my bank account takes a hit in the next few days...
I don't have a new Hornby HST power car pair, but I believe they use those European-style couplings. Not 100% sure why (closer coupling?), but what I've done is have it so that the coaches are connected between themselves with those ones and then at each end of the rake, where they'd connect to the power cars, they have the more-traditional type.
-Peter
reddragon
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Chester Model Centre, only 3 they didNow those do look very nice - and actually at an alright price for once! I'm blaming you if my bank account takes a hit in the next few days...
I don't have a new Hornby HST power car pair, but I believe they use those European-style couplings. Not 100% sure why (closer coupling?), but what I've done is have it so that the coaches are connected between themselves with those ones and then at each end of the rake, where they'd connect to the power cars, they have the more-traditional type.
-Peter
That’s a great price for those @reddragon. Some coaches are getting up near £60 these days which is insanity.
reddragon
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Hornby R3958 Train Packs Diesel & Electric Locomotives FGW Class 43 HST Train Pack - Era 10
Hornby R3958 Train Packs Diesel & Electric Locomotives FGW Class 43 HST Train Pack - Era 10
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Power cars
Just had a look and two of them are the same coach letter as two of the GWR ones I've already got - of course they would be
Although I might go for them at some point and renumber them to cut some of the time in making my FGW HST set...
EDIT: As a slight aside, it's nice to see that site selling some of the Hornby 66s at their pre-price increase prices. Actually they seem to be on a tiny discount - £74.25 instead of the £75 RRP originally asked for them!Hornby R3958 Train Packs Diesel & Electric Locomotives FGW Class 43 HST Train Pack - Era 10
Hornby R3958 Train Packs Diesel & Electric Locomotives FGW Class 43 HST Train Pack - Era 10
Power cars
-Peter
reddragon
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Some loads for my NR IOAs
and my MJAs
plus my new arrivals for FGW HSTs, a complete bargain and paid for by cancelling 2 steam loco orders!
and my MJAs
plus my new arrivals for FGW HSTs, a complete bargain and paid for by cancelling 2 steam loco orders!
reddragon
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Well you have been invited! 44 power locos / units but some to go on eBay.