RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted February 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Er, not really, some of us are happy sticking with what we know and remaining in our cosy comfort zone (it's not called a 'comfort zone' for nothing!). Agreed, just reading the multifarious and anguished appeals for DCC advice and assistance on here is enough to put me off. I seldom even understand the question. My locos either work or they don't. When they don't, I can usually work out (and understand) why. I also understand, and am not intimidated by, wiring a layout for common-return cab control. Not needing to spend several thousand pounds and many hours chipping my locos has a bearing, too. DC - simply less to go wrong and easier to put right if it does........ John PS. All that and wireless walkabout control (via smartphone if desired) from BlueRailways (usual disclaimer). Edited February 28, 2018 by Dunsignalling 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted February 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2018 Yes, I agree. Having been brought up since 8 that "that's the positive, that's the negative" has worked very well for me. I don't need a smartphone; I've seen some first-rate, award winning 'gold' layouts, none of which relied on Nokia to make it go. If I want some fried chips, I'll go to the chip shop. I'll admit to being old fashioned. I still work in feet & inches (I can work in microns, if you wish).It's probably why I slightly object to:- A-paying top-whack for a locomotive. B:- Chipping the blessed thing, and give it an address (An address? More junk mail?) C:- Make it go "chuff". I don't really need a computer to hear it, and what's worse, if someone is mishandling the real thing. So yes. I'm to blame. I'm a dinosaur in an increasing world of techno. But, I do know how to put an injector on, and when to ease the blower. However, If Nokia have an app for getting a foot of clinker off the bars, sign me up! Ranting? Me? Never! Ian. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90rob Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I spent a career as a software engineer - DCC?, I'd rather go back to clockwork. To return to topic, my 14xx runs superbly on DC, and I am rather tempted to get another one - but will it be as good?...and will there be another batch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2018 I spent a career as a software engineer - DCC?, I'd rather go back to clockwork. To return to topic, my 14xx runs superbly on DC, and I am rather tempted to get another one - but will it be as good?...and will there be another batch? Confession....I have three and all three run well on DC and are consistently identical in performance provided you run them in carefully and lubricate as per instructions. Will there be another batch ? I doubt it.The model has had mixed reviews but as you can see I have a soft spot for them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted February 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) I spent a career as a software engineer - DCC?, I'd rather go back to clockwork. To return to topic, my 14xx runs superbly on DC, and I am rather tempted to get another one - but will it be as good?...and will there be another batch? I never had any problems with the DJ locos I've bought. They do need running in, with about an hour both ways. Just remember to follow the boxed notes. I ended up buying a rolling road to make things easier. If anything, I'd like to get another (4825) to complete my diagram. Cheers, Ian. (No connection, just a customer). There's too many Ian's on this forum! Edited February 28, 2018 by tomparryharry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted March 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2018 I thought I'd look about, just to see if there were any 48xx on sale. Lo & behold, none appear to be any left. I could have swore that there were thousands of the blighters. I guess that people have cottoned on after all. Cheers, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted March 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2018 To return to topic, my 14xx runs superbly on DC, My replacement 58xx is fine on DC too. I happened to have it out again at the weekend when running in my new railcar. Still runs goods. I remember some comments back in this thread about them being rubbish on insulfrog points, yet I have a nasty curved point on my test track with insulfrog and it doesn't hesitate at all over it. My only issue now is being brave enough to try it on the Compspeed controller instead of a lab DC supply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2018 I spent a career as a software engineer - DCC?, I'd rather go back to clockwork. To return to topic, my 14xx runs superbly on DC, and I am rather tempted to get another one - but will it be as good?...and will there be another batch? If anything, DCC is actually easier to build, opertate and maintain than DC on so many levels. I think that anyone stuck in the 1900's with DC operation is doing themselves out of a whole new world of opperational excitement and possibilities when it comes to running their trains. Having a 3 or 4 locomotive consist on a heavy freight and being able to separate the engines sound completely from its motion is a sight and sound to behold. Best investment I ever made. Each to their own I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) If anything, DCC is actually easier to build, opertate and maintain than DC on so many levels. I think that anyone stuck in the 1900's with DC operation is doing themselves out of a whole new world of opperational excitement and possibilities when it comes to running their trains. Having a 3 or 4 locomotive consist on a heavy freight and being able to separate the engines sound completely from its motion is a sight and sound to behold. Best investment I ever made. Each to their own I guess. Indeed....and maintaining a whole chunk of operational bank balance.....sorry but I'm a Luddite and happy to so remain Edited March 13, 2018 by Ian Hargrave 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Having a 3 or 4 locomotive consist on a heavy freight and being able to separate the engines sound completely from its motion is a sight and sound to behold. Not a lot of call for triple- or quadruple-heading on UK-based layouts. Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I see some of these have sold out now on the hattons website. Will these come back in to stock or are they now gone? Kind regards Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwd Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) I see some of these have sold out now on the hattons website. Will these come back in to stock or are they now gone? Kind regards Neil yes I was just looking to buy another H1401 (Great Western lettering) and saw they no longer have them in stock I hope this was not a one off production run??? Edited June 10, 2018 by jwd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 15, 2018 I see some of these have sold out now on the hattons website. Will these come back in to stock or are they now gone? Kind regards Neil Simple answer is surely to ask Hattons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted June 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 15, 2018 I see some of these have sold out now on the hattons website. Will these come back in to stock or are they now gone? Kind regards Neil I understood that these were not a one off production run, so may well come back into stock, possibly new ones with different running numbers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I did ask hattons an apparently when there gone there gone Kind regards Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted June 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2018 I did ask hattons an apparently when there gone there gone Kind regards Neil Should Hattons & DJM run another batch, I'll be in for another. I'd guess quite a few other modellers would do so. Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
97403_Ixion Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Should Hattons & DJM run another batch, I'll be in for another. I'd guess quite a few other modellers would do so. Ian. If they did, I'd like 1466 (Didcot GWS) and/or 1442 (Tiverton Museum) in their preserved liveries. I know at least 1466 has been done previously but it would be good to have it using the latest Hattons/DJM tooling. I guess it depends if they can rally together enough new ones that people would be interested in, given there is still stock in excess of 100 left to sell... Fingers crossed though! Cheers, Ixion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 If they did, I'd like 1466 (Didcot GWS) and/or 1442 (Tiverton Museum) in their preserved liveries. I know at least 1466 has been done previously but it would be good to have it using the latest Hattons/DJM tooling. I guess it depends if they can rally together enough new ones that people would be interested in, given there is still stock in excess of 100 left to sell... Fingers crossed though! Cheers, Ixion. I'd certainly take 1466 in any livery, as well as a BR black 14xx early emblem, pristine finish. 1427 would be my preference but I wouldn't be too fussed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebigshot Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I'd certainly take 1466 in any livery, as well as a BR black 14xx early emblem, pristine finish. 1427 would be my preference but I wouldn't be too fussed Hi Guys 1466 gets my vote Thanks 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90rob Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hi Guys 1466 gets my vote Thanks 1450 sold well, so 1451 in a similar lined late livery (another engine for Hemyock), and then 1401 in Titfield guise, and an all black 14xx without top feed, and.....,and.....oh dear, lets not turn this into a wishlist.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1450 sold well, so 1451 in a similar lined late livery (another engine for Hemyock), and then 1401 in Titfield guise, and an all black 14xx without top feed, and.....,and.....oh dear, lets not turn this into a wishlist.... Very surprised that 1401 a la Titfield hasn't been done, especially given some of the weathering on some of the other releases shows the process could be done. Its on my list of things to do, to get a pristine model and weather it to suit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted July 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2018 Not a lot of call for triple- or quadruple-heading on UK-based layouts. Regards, John Isherwood. Unless you model Midland Railway coal trains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) I’ve just purchased a H1406 on eBay, I’ve been after one for a while Edited July 9, 2018 by chuffinghell 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted July 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2018 I am sure this has been covered elsewhere in the thread, but how easy is it to change the number plate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2018 I am sure this has been covered elsewhere in the thread, but how easy is it to change the number plate? I glued my new plate over the existing one Neal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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