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" It's all ok, but I would like it to be as good as possible - the loco looks great and it would be nice to have that same feeling about the running qualities.  I might be a bit spoiled by some of my other locos."

 

Thank you for posting your second video, superb atmosphere.

 

I would agree with the above in respect of its running qualities, I too have had similar issues, although not quite as pronounced, and I am slightly disappointed with Heljans gears, if that is what the problem is ?

Not yet had the opportunity to open the body up but after fitting the ESU decoder and trying all known settings I still can't get that slight stutter sorted, and yet as yours seems to be, mine runs well in reverse.

I am seriously considering replacement metal gears for the whole thing if any can be found.

 

All that said it is a lovely loco that I am loath to part with.

 

G

I absolutely LOVE this layout....... it is pure artistry for me. Thank you.

16 hours ago, bgman said:

" It's all ok, but I would like it to be as good as possible - the loco looks great and it would be nice to have that same feeling about the running qualities.  I might be a bit spoiled by some of my other locos."

 

Thank you for posting your second video, superb atmosphere.

 

I would agree with the above in respect of its running qualities, I too have had similar issues, although not quite as pronounced, and I am slightly disappointed with Heljans gears, if that is what the problem is ?

Not yet had the opportunity to open the body up but after fitting the ESU decoder and trying all known settings I still can't get that slight stutter sorted, and yet as yours seems to be, mine runs well in reverse.

I am seriously considering replacement metal gears for the whole thing if any can be found.

 

All that said it is a lovely loco that I am loath to part with.

 

G

If the issue is the gears then there are probably quite a lot of people who would welcome a solution such as a replacement set of metal gears though  I have no idea how difficult it would be to fit them .  Reading through various posts on here and on tbe o gauge Facebook group I'm coming to the conclusion that improved pick up arrangements and large stay alive capacitors still may not address the issue.  I'm no kind of engineer but it seems quite plausible that a bit of excess slop in the gear train would  allow the jerking movement to happen. It's the kind of thing that I can live with but it would be nice to get a proper fix.  

Edited December 31, 2020 by Stringfingerling

The overall visual effect is marvellous, and the loco looks really at home in the setting. The occasional kick seems to be happening over the pointwork? If the pickups could be extended onto the loco this should help.

Great spread on Llanidris in the June BRM - layout is looking superb.

Congratulations