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  1. Mad McCann

    If there isn’t an etched replacement chassis for the Heljan 14, maybe there should be...

  2. Mad McCann

    Flying Duck Theory.

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    2. BoD

      BoD

      Hilda Ogden has a lot to answer for.

    3. Hroth

      Hroth

      Thought it was Muriel?

    4. NGT6 1315

      NGT6 1315

      That a sequel to Big Bang Theory?

  3. Mad McCann

    Given the work required to make a Heljan 14 usable on DCC, I consider this model not of merchantable quality.

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    2. Hroth

      Hroth

      Heljan really took on board the task of making their Type 1 models realistic!

    3. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      what's the problem, you just need a small decoder. I fitted DCC sound in mine, albeit in the cab LOL

    4. highpeakman

      highpeakman

      Mine has never run smoothly either but, in my case, it's not a DCC issue. Seems to be a wheel contact/pick up problem. In spite of new wheelset and pick ups it's never been right.

  4. Mad McCann

    Given the work required to make a Heljan 14 usable on DCC, I consider this model not of merchantable quality.

  5. Mad McCann

    Given the work required to make a Heljan 14 usable on DCC, I consider this model not of merchantable quality.

  6. Mad McCann

    Well, my two bob crap joinery was good enough to withstand a tempest LOL.

    1. Hroth

      Hroth

      There's another one promised for the weekend...

    2. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      Hope I’m not at work or I won’t be there to do the running repairs!

  7. Mad McCann

    Well, my two bob crap joinery was good enough to withstand a tempest LOL.

  8. Mad McCann

    Senior Twilight Stock Replacer...

    1. Barry Ten

      Barry Ten

      Mere Pseud Mag Ed

    2. BoD

      BoD

      Always knew there was something of the night about you.

  9. Mad McCann

    Senior Twilight Stock Replacer...

  10. Mad McCann

    Expo EM North was all right, wasn't it! :-)

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    2. Barry O

      Barry O

      First visit for years and well impressed

    3. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      Cheers Patrick. Thanks for the bags too! :-)

    4. Patrick

      Patrick

      You’re welcome! :)

  11. Mad McCann

    Amused and confused by life’s little ironies he swallows his bottle of distilled damnation...

    1. johnb

      johnb

      my sympathies, I use the same medicine

  12. Mad McCann

    3m ply-faced panel fabricated. All ready for the demolition of Shed 1...

  13. Mad McCann

    3m ply-faced panel fabricated. All ready for the demolition of Shed 1...

  14. Mad McCann

    3m ply-faced panel fabricated. All ready for the demolition of Shed 1...

  15. Mad McCann

    With a bit of fine tuning, DJM’s Austerity is a fine thing indeed. Incomparable with the Danish joke I’ve wasted valuable time on.

    1. Porcy Mane

      Porcy Mane

      Ok on a one in thirty gradient with a free running trailing load too?

    2. Harlequin

      Harlequin

      Ah, that Danish sense of humour...

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Something rotten in the state of Denmark?

  16. Mad McCann

    I appear to be gaining a basic working knowledge of CV tweaking. :-)

    1. Hroth

      Hroth

      I thought that CV tweaking referred to the inclusion of unsubstantiated claims to a resume....

    2. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      Thought that was their entire purpose. ;-)

  17. Mad McCann

    I appear to be gaining a basic working knowledge of CV tweaking. :-)

  18. Mad McCann

    I didn't previously think it was either possible or reasonable to actually hate a model locomotive...

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    2. highpeakman

      highpeakman

      I think I have it's twin. New wheel sets, new contacts plus checked over again and again but never runs right.

    3. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      Even on DC it draws a ridiculous amount of power then goes off like a shot. Needs re-motored with something decent. Worst model in the range.

    4. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      About as much use as an ashtray on a f..... motorbike!

  19. Mad McCann

    Having ripped my DJM Austerity to bits to rectify the tight motor bracket, I’ll have some fun replacing all the stuff I knocked off tge poor thing, trying to get it apart! LOL

    1. NGT6 1315

      NGT6 1315

      Ripping austerity to bits can only be a good thing! xD

    2. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      That sort, indupitably.

      This sort, arguably less so! ;-)

  20. Mad McCann

    Having ripped my DJM Austerity to bits to rectify the tight motor bracket, I’ll have some fun replacing all the stuff I knocked off tge poor thing, trying to get it apart! LOL

  21. Mad McCann

    Having ripped my DJM Austerity to bits to rectify the tight motor bracket, I’ll have some fun replacing all the stuff I knocked off tge poor thing, trying to get it apart! LOL

  22. Mad McCann

    Can you get RSI from operating a Powercab ? ;-)

    1. Bob Reid

      Bob Reid

      I don't think it's compatible - try asking DCC Supplies, something to do with the warp drive (CV69) I believe.

    2. Hroth

      Hroth

      Hitting the red button repeatedly?

    3. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Maybe, but you can deffo get annoyed/addicted/persuaded to get a Power Pro instead.

  23. Mad McCann

    “Captain, I’m getting some very unusual readings on the ectothermic velociraptor...”

    1. cpman46

      cpman46

      Is it calibrated for 'root mean square'?

  24. Mad McCann

    “Captain, I’m getting some very unusual readings on the ectothermic velociraptor...”

  25. Mad McCann

    Anybody know what’s pulling 1Z37 this morning? Might have been a 47 but the sound was inconclusive.

    1. BoD

      BoD

      Yes, T&T 47s. Just seen on Beattock webcam. Didn't see which ones.

    2. Jack374

      Jack374

      47746 leading 57601 on the rear

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