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Software Version 3.6 was introduced at least 15 years ago. It introduced F0 to F28 not just to lenz, but to everyone, it is the standard for functions all others followed.

He had an old airfix or mainline 2mt running on the same track with no problems. It was the model.

Surely the important part about sams train review is not the silly finger in front of the engine, but that it visibly slowed down on 2nd radius curves when pullling a load. Most here probably have layouts that avoid that tight a curve where possible, but I think dismissing what was very clearly shown, because of who showed it, isn't helpful.

Fenwicks is long gone, but Banerjee Studios next door is still there today, its a portrait and photography place.

No, that is not possible either. Because it is claimed it was 90% failures across multiple model lines, 37s, 55s and 92s. So they cant, by definition, be from 'one batch'.

As I thought earlier. I do think its physical design leaves a lot to be desired, but that is a system that has everything you may need in one. Add in railcontroller for routing and automated running, use an app for visitors to control trains on your layout, and have a controller and base station for everything else. In that context, its decent value too.

As I understand it, this system comes with the handset, but also has an app too and the USB. So you can use the handset, use a phone/tablet with the app, or use a PC and its software, or any combination of the three, without needing to buy anything extra. WHich seems like a sensible design choice to me.

Its nice that now DCC has matured to a place where rather than more gimmicks, designers are now trying to make things more user-friendly. The Guagemaster one follows a similar path. For most people's layouts, 2 amps, one wireless controller is plenty enough for everything they do.

I'm glad I ordered one. I know I could never get as good a result from the DJH kit as that, and that was the only other option really. Others may have different expectations of course.

I've not been in the hobby anywhere near as long as some around here, but my dad was a train driver, and he bought me my first train set in 1972. I haven't always been an avid modeller, and most of that time, had no layout, but I have bought at least engine or other every year since then, when something caught my eye. My 7800 is, by far, the best steam engine I have ever purchased, and I include my fully diecast Broadway Limited Big Boy in that.

I'm no class 40 expert, and its only renders, but they look the part to me. I'll be ordering a green one I think.

My Dad started on the Railways in 1958, and I remember him telling me that before it shut, Burton on Trent shed had multiples of these as general use power from 61/62 onwards, so they could be justified on layouts of almost any size.

I have no idea what is next, as I wait for Hattons to send out my Manor, but I am surprised there is no modern version of a Royal Scot from anyone yet. 70 engines, original and rebuild possible from a well-designed chassis, running on high profile trains for much of their lives.

Waited 2 years for my first Accurascale loco, and with a 37 arriving today from Rails, looks like two in a fortnight or so for me. Especially looking forward to the sound on this one, I have some great sound files, Locoman King and a few others, but the speaker setup on this is where I think it will shine.

I just had a dispatch note for 043 from Rails, so probably worth checking if they have any extras.