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Good Morning Just picked up mine (with the sound and steam). Having read the instructions (most unusual), I am baffled by all of the HM700 TXS stuff. I only got the sound fitted as it is little more cost than the DC version and would be a provisional DCC. I was hoping, that at some stage I would fit a better sound decoder (preferably of the real loco when it is built), and an upgraded speaker, with control as per usual via my ESU ECoS. I don't have a smart phone or tablet that can do any of that remote stuff. So, is the TXS decoder already loaded with the sound file so I can use it 'out of the box' on the ECoS or do I have to load the files some other way. If not, it might be going back. I've been in touch with Hornby technical who said to just try it on the track with the ECoS. Seems as though the sound files are already loaded, so no downloading required. This will suffice until the real loco is recorded. I wonder who will be doing that?

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Thanks Ben Just shows how easily assumptions can be made about the length according to the wheel arrangement. The 2-8-0+0-8-2 is 7 1/2 inches shorter than 2-6-0+0-6-2. Of course the LNER U1 has smaller driving wheels. Fortunately, I had made a couple of extra storage cradles when constructing for the LMS Garretts. These are extended Peco SL-43s. Such a pity that Peco changed the design as these were much better for OO gauge. It would fit the DCC Concepts MPD-360, but that is quite an expensive option.

Ben Just thinking about storage of this monster. Could you please advise the total length? Dave

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Or just use some black tack.

Ah, but the cure is an injection of more 56s 🙂 Easy - no prescription needed, but alas not available on the NHS

'Cavalitis' will be new term for the medical dictionary

What a crazy price, even discounted. Probably best to wait until the bigger discounts come up when they don't sell.

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Dash - I should have waitied and saved £40 on two 56s. BUT that is an extra month of enjoying the sound 🙂

I seem to recall Trains4U would set up an ESU Lokpilot 5 decoder for the Cavalex Class 56. Looks as though currently out of stock but that could be a route if so desired.

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And 5 models still available at Ultimate MR https://ultimatemodelrailways.com/collections/cavalex-grid-class-56

Fran Interesting about 00 wheelsets. What might your target be for minimum radius (at this time).

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Agreed. Had third 56 delivered today. Ran slowly, and it sounded a little different. Holding the loco against the buffers, turned the voltage up a little and heard the gear slip. Body off, plastic tool to fasten one gear train clip down (through the gap). Fixed in no time 🙂 PS Previous 2 perfect out of the box

Is that a 1-0.5A-1 , 1-A-1?

Excellent review from Eric 👍

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Yes, still plenty of DCC Ready at Rails and Ultimate. I will wait to see what the Cavalex sound package comes up with before upgrading 56120 that I've just ordered.

Some astonishing prices on eBay for sound fitted, even though some DCC Ready still available + decoder + speaker much cheaper!!

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