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I suspect you are right about the Victory Works sim sounds, but after listening to 7 1/4 gauge model, that sounded remarkably like the sim version, it seems they got the unique direct drive aspect of the GT3 down right... I did also try to contact Legomanbiffo and put forward the idea of creating a new GT3 project but have not received a reply yet.. Programming a LokSound V4.0 and building your own project sounds like an interesting challenge, and as you say, there is the drive side of the chip to deal with!

Hi Abadacus, being the one who innocently started this thread nearly 2 years ago, and overwhelmed by the responses, suggestions, advise, and even parts and details being made available, I am intrigued by what you mentioned about a sound project. I contacted John at YouChoos, who does bespoke DCC sound projects, and he was supportive but unable to commit the resources to such a project. I had suggested finding some of the same sounds that have recently appeared on a sim driving program for the GT3. What are your ideas?

Hi all, Seeing as I started this thread 18months ago, and thanks to the wonderful responses from so may everyone, I am well on my way to a Better GT3!! But I thought I'd reach out one more time on this topic and ask if anyone had any ideas about... sound. This is the first experimental prototype loco I seriously have considered adding DCC sound to, because it is such an interesting and unique beast. There have been some wondeful sims released, featuring the GT3 in various modes, from start up sequences to running, and I was wondering where those sounds came from... Over to you!!

Hi John, I was very happy to see the transfers are out, and will be ordering my own set soon... BUT like the others, eagerly awaiting the chassis kit when it comes out! Add my voice to others in gently persuading the powers that be to make it happen soon!!

We're all awaiting news with baited breath!

I must say that while John's view makes a lot of sense and is probably true, Clive's is much more daring and exciting - who doesn't love conspiricies!!

Just caught this... a month late! Good to hear that the GT3 chassis will be available soon, Ian! I am an EM modeller, so I note Martin's suggestions with interest.

Hi Gordon, never could raise Ian from Huddersfield, so not etchings thus far. Anyone have an idea how to reach him?

Hi John, this certainly is a good development! Thanks for this and I will be ordering a set... just as soon, as I get a start on this loco. Trouble is, the chassis problem is still a problem, and I am taking your advice to wait and see...

Thanks John!! I was about to start to comprimising... But that sounds hopeful - please let us know..!

Thanks Richard for the reply!! I am at work but will check the chequer plate on the new casting when I get home and get back to you. I did see a very good model of a GT3 in Gauge 3, and it did have the chequer plate running plate nicely modelled, so I assume the builder must have verified this detail as the rest of the model looked spot on... Thanks John!!

This is my first post, as I am a brand new member. I recently purchased a test shot of the newly revamped moulds of the GT3 from Golden Arrow Models. I discovered that it came without the etched cab windows, cab number plate and other fittings that apparently were available at one time. On enquiry, Chris at Golden Arrow mentioned that I should look on RMweb for "Craigwelsh", as someone who used to supply those supplementary bits several years back. Does anyone know of him or know any alternate source of GT3 detailing parts?