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Hi I hope someone can help me. I have several Locos fitted with SW Digital Loksound decoders, But I cannot reprogram them to another address. They only work on the default address 3. When I reprogram, they do the normal stutter bit on the track, but then come up with an error code, 11 i think? I am using a Bachmann Dynamis Ultima System. Other sound locos have not given me any trouble, nor have any other non sound decoders. I have tried and tried to get hold of SW dig but never get an answer, nor do they call back! This forum has been invaluable to me so far, the help received is superb, perhaps someone can help an old techno dinosaur like me. B

Thank you very much, perfect. B

Hi can anyone help me where I can get the instruction/ service sheet for Bachmann 31-995 LMS 10000, I bought one secondhand but as new and it was missing. Tied on net but can’t find one. Thanks B

Thanks, I’ve run it a bit fast, and it seemed better, but on retrying, it’s back to the same. A good service and clean up maybe, I just wondered if it was a decoder issue. I can’t try on DC. I think it’s a more likely a pickup problem. B

Hi ive had a Bachmann Class 40 fitted with SW Sound module, for a while, but I havnt used it much. Giving it a run yesterday it would not run properly. It was very jerky and stuttery, and the sound also naturally stuttered too. I ran it at a high speed for a while and it seemed better, but the speed could not be controlled, or at least took ages to stop, also I noticed that the horns did not work at anything over about 1/4 speed. Ive checked the track and wheels for dirt and run other sound diesels on the same track with no problems. it is very cold in the train room, could that be an issue? any help appreciated. B

I know this post is old but I wondered if anyone still reading it? I’m just trying to decide whether to fit the 37 or 40 decoder to my new LMS 10000? . Read both arguments. But if I went for the 37, which version? They sell 37/0 and 37/4 Any thoughts B

Having said that, it would appear the TTS class 40 sound is not available, tried everywhere. B

Thank you all, food for thought. would I be right in saying the TTS would have an 8 pin connector, and the 10000 a 21 pin, so an adaptor needed? Prob got one somewhere. What about a fitting guide, does the body come off easily? B

Hi I have just ordered a Bachmann LMS 10000, can anyone suggest a fairly low cost sound module, and point me towards a fitting guide. Can’t seem to find one. Thanks B

Perfect, thank you. Yes that’s it! B

Hi Ive just purchased Hornby R3917, Class 31, Brand new. Typically I opened the box to find loose bits everywhere! Windscreen, detached, sand boxes off etc. What is going on here? You can watch the TV programme saying ‘Hornby is for life, not just a toy’, but where is the quality control? Anyway, I’ve fixed most bits back on, but I’m stumped with this bit, can anyone tell me where it comes from? thanks B

Hi I have just purchased a secondhand Bachmann Mk1 Pullman, but the bogies are faulty, look like someone had tampered with them and they don’t run. I’ve taken them off and they don’t even roll on there own. The wire's are also broken off on mine, good purchase eh! Is it possible to replace them? I see Bachmann sell a pair of commonwealth bogies, but are these compatible, as the Pullman’s have pickups for the lights. Also the Bachmann bogie spares appear to have the coupling attached to the bogie, whereas mine have the coupling attached to the pivot under the bogie with the usual spring! Any ideas B

Sorry correction, not posted by Steamport, was another thread I was reading B

Thank you But can anyone tell me if a Mk1 BCK or BG in Choc/Cream is anywhere near the umber/Cream of a Pullman. To my fairly OCD nature, running Maroon would not be an option, even though it may be correct. As to the Pullman colour differences between the Hornby and Bachmann, I was more referring to the cream, than the Umber, which is much more creamy/ yellow on Bachmann. The murder story posted by Steamport was fascinating. Have you ever read about the suicide on the Brighton Belle, again in a toilet and a bit suspicious. I can post it if anyone is interested. B

I’m sure that most of you know, that when BR constructed the 44 Met Cam, mk1 Pullman’s in 1960, they originally intended to build suitable Brake coaches to match, but funds did not allow this. In stead they ran units often coupled to an earlier built Pullman Brake. I am building up a set of these Mk1s and wanted to run a Brake coach with them. A Hornby model looks very odd with them at that scale and the colour difference is immense. Bachmann have made a Mk1 BCK in Pullman colours, but they are a collectors edition only and hard/expensive to buy. They would also be historically inaccurate, but look good. I was wondering if a MK1 in WR choc/ cream would suffice, I don’t have one to compare. The Bachmann Pullman’s are a very creamy/ yellow colour compared to Hornby, and the roofs very dark grey. Perhaps someone has both to compare for me. interestingly, I was talking to a well known Pullman expert yesterday, and for those running a Southern or Western layout from the early 60s, the MK 1 Pullman’s did run occasionally in these regions, the Southern mostly specials with a mixture of coaches, and more regularly in the later 60s in blue/ grey, but more commonly on the Western , where the mk1s formed part of the standby train for the Western Pullman set, nicknamed the 'Wells Fargo'. In this case they used second class Pullman’s as First, to imitate the 2+1 seating of 1st class Blue Pullman’s, and we’re unpopular with passengers. Anyway any help in the colour match of WR coaches to Pullman would be useful. thanks, B