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Having used Trackshack very successfully as my main go to shop over several years prior to their sad closure I had need to find a similar supplier so gave A2B Model Railways a go. I have to say I was not disappointed, the level of pricing and quality of service was excellent my being kept informed of the progress of the web site purchase resulting in free delivery the following day. Needless to say my future purchases will be made from the A2B model shop.

Hello Monty, I use 3 No Team Digital SMD84 ACCESSORY DECODER units firing 27 No Peco solenoid point motors. Each decoder can accommodate 8 point motors and has a built in Capacitor Discharge unit these have provided years of reliable service including where two motors are connected together for my two loops. Michael

I use the prodigy Advance 2 with Peco solenoid points and have 3 routes set from Team Digital accessory decoders without a problem. It is important to set all points in the route to the required direction individually to the same setting (i.e.setting No 1 or No 2 it doesn't matter as long as all are the same) this can be done by switching the wires at the decoder or possibly at the point and then the route can be set. Michael

As far as I am aware and certainly in the case of the Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance 2 system all units are manufactured in China. The lack of availability from the American Companies is probably resulting from the ongoing Trump trade war with the Chinese Republic. Michael

Does anyone have any details of the Ecclesbourne Railway Model Railway exhibition of 19th & 20th October 2019? The Ecclesbourne web site being devoid of detail Michael

Since the units are manufactured in China could it be that Trump's tariff dispute with China is affecting availability Michael

Having made an 80 mile round trip to this excellent show from the heart of Derbyshire I found top quality layouts, a fine mix of traders, a good and varied group of demonstrators and very acceptable catering all within a spacious building adjacent to acres of free parking at a very equitable price of £7.00. This made every mile of my journey well worth it. Add to this the organisation by the Lincoln team who are to be commended for their efforts leaving me to look forward to their future shows at this venue starting with the October event. Michael

I suggest that the chips will not accept advance consisting (i.e. do not have CV19) To overcome this use Universal consisting by pressing double head twice to read old set, enter the number of the lead loco and set direction, press enter add the second loco and direction then press enter this should set the consist. To run the consist press double head then loco enter the address of the lead loco the consist should then work. To clear the consist enter old clear and press the enter button, this will reset the loco to the original speed setting most probably 14 Hope this helps Michael

Has any one any experience of using Hair Lacquer as a layering spray when using static grass? Any advice would be greatly appreciated Michael

This is one event that one cannot afford to miss, value for money wise it is a no brainer. Where else can over 70 excellent layouts and 50 well mixed traders be seen with three mainline steam engines, two diesels and a DMU on a very frequent timetable for a bargain £20 for a full days entertainment. It becomes even more financially attractive when one considers that the normal runabout fare is £17 with only two steamers and one diesel on a reduced timetable effectively making the show £3.00 for the Quorn marquees and the Loughborough/Rothley station exhibits. Personal favourites were Oakenshaw, Ambleside, Buxworth and Hassel Hill Colliery whilst all remaining layouts not mentioned were worth a second viewing. All in all a brilliant event for which the two responsible organisations (GCR & SVMRC) must be congratulated, roll on next year. Michael

A very pleasant couple of hours spent at this well organised show watching a good mix of layouts with healthy activity on all rather than the dreadful pauses sometimes found. The venue being located so close to a tourist hot spot with more than adequate parking makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. Michael

My first visit to this thoroughly enjoyable show with its excellent mix of quality layouts, traders and demonstrators all at a very reasonable admission charge together with plenty of easy free parking. It is one of the most friendly larger shows I have had the pleasure of attending, it will certainly be added to my diary for next year. Perhaps if I were to make a minor observation regarding the signing for the additional room containing layouts 23,24 etc. I very nearly missed them had I not referred to the layout plan as the directional signage to this additional area was inadequate in my view. Michael

Thanks for your reply, you have pointed me on the right track, I went to investigate in settings and found a restore default tab which when activated has solved my problem. Thanks once again Michael

I am having problems logging in via the log in button only able to do so by finding one of my previous posts, nor am I able to follow a subject or view a list using my preferred browser Google Chrome. However I am able to access all these areas via Mozilla Firefox. Has anyone any suggestions or solutions to solve the problem with Chrome. Thanks in anticipation Michael

It was a pleasure to visit such a friendly show with a large variety of small to medium sized layouts showing visitors what could be achieved in a limited space irrespective of the gauge. The organisation of the event, the school staff, the catering staff, demonstrators, the traders and the model operators all combined to make it one of the better shows in the area, my thanks to all for making it such an enjoyable event. My personal favourite which may or may not have won the best in show had the quality of build and innovation that made it stand out. Not everyone would perhaps recognise these features but the owner/operator was only too willing to discuss his project in great detail. I wait or the best in show announcement. I am now looking forward to the next andyram production. Michael

I attended on Sunday morning and found it to be one of the most friendly and welcoming shows to visit. The mix of layouts and trade was just about right perhaps the only disappointment was the lack of lighting on the excellent Sutton in Ashfield layout. I offer my congratulations to the Elizabethan club for a very pleasant couple of hours. Michael

Victor51 May I offer a web site which helps solve many model railway problems, I have used it many times and always found the answer I sought. try http://www.brian-lambert.co.uk you won't be dissapointed Michael

I haven't seen any information on the annual show, is it being held this year? Michael

In response to GR King (post #63) bemoaning the lack of Great Central realism I would point out that the Great Central Railway was never a heavily trafficked route. The Leicester South Model Railway is representative of a section the GCR, one could argue that a true reconstruction was clearly demonstrated. Michael

Having attended this event for the past three years I have never been disappointed the show seems to grow with age. Although the temperature was extreme each and every operator, trader and demonstrator stuck to the task, determined not to let the paying public down. They should all be congratulated along with all the Railway staff and the Soar Valley model railway club for the hard work they have done to make the event the success that it is. Many many layouts caught my eye but to single out specific layouts from the larger clubs and societies for high praise would do a disservice to the many others that are effectively one man bands which are constructed with the same dedication and care and presented for our enjoyment. My only disappointment was that I didn't get to ride on the big railway having spent so much time in the exhibition marquees where I had the opportunity to have a play on Klinkerhofen on invitation by the very friendly husband and wife team.

Pleased to see the site is now back Michael

I have been trying to contact Digitrains via their web site for the past three or four days without success. Has anyone else had a problem Michael

Thank you once again, having followed your advice I find that there is movement throughout the chassis/body lots at the front virtually little at the rear where the drawbar just will not release, neither Bachmann or the retailer can understand why. Each said return the loco for replacement, this I have done and hopefully the new loco will not have the same problem. Michael

Thanks for your reply, I have followed your suggestion without a positive result, the body will lift about one half millimetre before locking against the frame but no amount of cajoling will free the drawbar. I now await a phone call from Bachmann as to the reason why. I have never had this problem before with the two Jubilees that I own. Michael

I have a new Bachmann Crab No 42765 and wish to fit a decoder. However I cannot get the body off the chassis having unscrewed the two fixing screws. The drawbar seems to be the problem which prevents the rear section being lifted out, I had thought that the drawbar would release when the rear screw was removed but this is not the case. Any suggestions please or help would be greatly appreciated Michael