Marcoblanco Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Anybody else impressed with the new Hornby tts 08 the blog..? I wonder how hard it will be to do a body swop as I wouldn't mind changing livery as dbs bit to modern for me.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2017 Anybody else impressed with the new Hornby tts 08 the blog..? I wonder how hard it will be to do a body swop as I wouldn't mind changing livery as dbs bit to modern for me.. Very impressive - hopefully they will release the chip separately as they have for most (but not all) of the current TTS range Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) Link? Never mind found it Edited November 18, 2017 by meatloaf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2017 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Yes I'm impressed. Body is a direct swap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazynitwit Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Has anyone else noticed that Hornby arnet using there own set track. For the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2017 It's a video produced by Hornby Magazine who are not Hornby themselves despite the name and the inevitable confusion it causes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisr40 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Does it say when the locomotives will be available please ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisr40 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Sorry just seen it's December. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted November 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 19, 2017 I'll be interested to see where they have fitted the decoder and speaker and the size of the latter. The December HM just says it has arrived and gives the basic specs along with a pic. No doubt a full review will be in a future issue. I have squeezed a 3D Zimo speaker into the front of my Bachmann 08 in the hopes this TTS chip will be offered separately in the future, for it does sound good. Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF96 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Take a look at Hornby Service Sheet 363, which I would think would be the same arrangement apart from the 21-pin socket and full fat decoder being replaced by an 8-pin socket and TTS decoder. Speaker is likely to be the standard 8-ohm 28mm diam item. Rob Edited November 20, 2017 by RAFHAAA96 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJGraphics Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Has anybody else noticed how it jerks slightly a second or so before moving off? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2017 Take a look at Hornby Service Sheet 363, which I would think would be the same arrangement apart from the 21-pin socket and full fat decoder being replaced by an 8-pin socket and TTS decoder. Speaker is likely to be the standard 8-ohm 28mm diam item. Rob Thanks Rob, Seems there may be a bit more room in the Hornby 08 above the motor compared to the Bachmann version. The speaker looks to be oblong but smaller than the 40x20's supplied with the latest individual TTS but as I have the Zimo fitted this isn't a problem, but fitting a stay-alive cap unit is an aim and might be. We'll see. Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Has anybody else noticed how it jerks slightly a second or so before moving off? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 If it's like the separate TTS decoder that I put in my super detailed (not Railroad) Class 31 that little bit of jerky behaviour can be cured by altering the algorithm CVs as detailed in the easiest to follow instruction sheet I have ever received with a sound decoder. I have found that with fine tuning these TTS decoders are just as smooth and controllable as my Loksounds and Zimos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcoblanco Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks. Useful information manufan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovbulleid Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Based on such positive reviews, does anyone know when this will be available as a stand-alone chip and speaker? Given the popularity of this engine, and that Bachmann also use an 8-pin chip in theirs, I’m sure there will be a massive market for them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Did anyone do a body swap on these? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart2day Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 22/11/2017 at 12:19, ovbulleid said: Based on such positive reviews, does anyone know when this will be available as a stand-alone chip and speaker? Given the popularity of this engine, and that Bachmann also use an 8-pin chip in theirs, I’m sure there will be a massive market for them Its being released as a standalone item by Hornby and is currently expected in May. Product code is: R7146 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted February 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hi, I got this email from Hattons in January, as I'd requested release info'. ============================================================ "Hello We thought you may like to know that an item you have asked us to notify when it arrives into stock, has had some information about its release date added or updated. Hornby R7146 TTS Sound Decoder - Class 08 £38.00 Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us April 2019 Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only. We hope that this email has been useful. Regards Retail Team Hattons Model Railways www.hattons.co.uk " ================================================================================ This is only a guide to when it will be available. The previous post in this thread may have had more up to date info', as it says May. Looks like there will be high demand for these, so snap 'em up quick. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroborus Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Its going to be interesting to see what speaker they package with these Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66738 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 46 minutes ago, Ouroborus said: Its going to be interesting to see what speaker they package with these This is what comes in the TTS fitted 08. Think it could be similar. 66738 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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