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17 hours ago, rob D2 said:
Is it my imagination or is the bachy one way higher ?
Heljan wins on the front footsteps , over those abominations attached to the body or chassis ( dependant on where they end up ) on bluebox version .
It always seems Bachmann has a Friday afternoon moment with something . Footsteps on this , snowploughs on the 37
Looks like Heljan did an 'HO' version and Bachmann the 'OO' version to me!
Yet to see mine side-by-side.
Think I might have to keep them apart to avoid them show each other up!
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Got my early SR vans this morning - yippee!
I would like some additional 'Fyffes' labels for them and I am sure I saw someone did them. For the life of my cannot remember or find where I saw them.
Anyone got any idea (where I might source some from) please?
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53 minutes ago, MoonM said:
Now the 2Bs are out with customers a perfect time to announce a new coach (one in, one out so to speak). Ally Pally just around the corner...
Given how well the RTC stock does, I have a feeling that we need to be on our toes as I am pretty sure we can expect to see more RTC liveried options in the pipeline at some stage. Following on from the current releases, my appetite is certainly whetted!
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On 20/02/2024 at 00:33, Opelsi said:
Also done so thank you and a massive finger's crossed.
Had these on my wish list as missed the initial announcement and did not realise I needed to complete 'notify me' so really pleased I saw this thank you!
Already ordered and paid up front for full rake of Mk2b & Mk2c in blue grey, so these RTC pair would be fantastic too and go straight into my RTC depot!
Duly ordered!
Yay - so excited.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
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Been messing about with my lovely new E2001.
On DC the lights all work. Obviously dip switches are showing as on.
Tried both original Bachmann 36-577 and TCS 1344 decoders. Front head and tail lights working fine.
Cannot fathom how to get the cab lights or engine room lights to work though. Tried all the obvious things including decoder resets, remapping etc all to no avail. Cab lights should be on F5 and engine room lights on F6. Need to spend more time to get to the bottom of this.
Anyone else experiencing similar?
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On 14/02/2024 at 10:15, Michael Hodgson said:
Do we yet know what its minimum radius is?
Looks like R1 (385) quoted in the instructions!
Not tried though.
Though looking further elsewhere in the instructions it states "The model will run reliably over curved track down to Radius 2 (438mm)."
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Waiting on a potential batch two down the road as I am wanting a proper 'domino' headcode variant.
Looking really good so far though!
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On 17/02/2024 at 17:34, McC said:
There is always stock freed up after landing from incomplete orders. Make sure you pop your email in to the ‘notify me’ box and we will email you the moment they are listed.
Also done so thank you and a massive finger's crossed.
Had these on my wish list as missed the initial announcement and did not realise I needed to complete 'notify me' so really pleased I saw this thank you!
Already ordered and paid up front for full rake of Mk2b & Mk2c in blue grey, so these RTC pair would be fantastic too and go straight into my RTC depot!
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On 11/02/2024 at 13:34, No Decorum said:
I would guess that the Model Rail/Heljan 48 should be here at roughly the same time as the 47s. Does anyone (MR subscribers, for example) have any news?
Yes, I received my latest edition of Model Rail through the post today and saw the Class 48 was available to order.
Have placed my order over the phone for D1702 (4820) In BR Two-tone Green with SYP.
Regular price is £230.00 though subscribers only pay £207.00
All paid for and awaiting delivery!
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I have fitted a Gaugemaster DCC18 & Zimo MX618 to my pair!
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Incredible to think we now (well just about) have RTR models of Classes 70 (original electric) and 80 but nothing in the Class range 81-84 (bar a very old Triang 81)
Really hoping a correction to these omissions is finally about to commence. Bonus would be the Class 84 in RTC livery!
How many mainline classes are the left to go at?
Other gems could be anything Cally (Cardean with coaches would surely be a big big winner), Mk1 Bullion Van or Cinema coach, original 08 as D3000, 01 or 09 shunter, Class 120 / 123 / 124 DMU.
Just need one of these above to feel like a jackpot moment. Not long to wait now!
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Yes, I am really looking forward to the Class 12.
Looking at it the obvious questions is will Heljan be able to use this to entered the Class 08 market. However with many of us probably fully stocked with 08's, it occurred to me if they could possibly wring out a Class 10 as well as the forthcoming Class 12.
Hoping that might be possible!
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2 hours ago, meatloaf said:
Nice, do you reckon theres room for the HM7000 decoder?
Sorry, I've no idea as not seen one in the flesh. Not looking at going down that route presently. Maybe in a couple of years once they have the system bedded in.
The fit of the socket means the decoder runs longitudinally if that helps.
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Fitted a Zimo Next18 to 878 'BASRAS'
I like the way the side panels come off and and screws hidden beneath. [Important to line up shell and chassis properly when refitting].
Shell did take a little wiggling to free, though not too bad. Gentle fingernail persuasion of the cab end ensured no resultant damage.
Make sure you fit the decoder the correct away around (brief common sense failure)!
Remapped the cab lights from F2 to F1 on my ECoS which was a doddle.
Also had to use the 'reverse' feature to get the shunter to go nose first when showing forward direction on the ECoS.
All working very well, yay!
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Just received a pair of Class 11's.
878 ' BASRA' + 12105
THE LMR dos not have the lights front and back though 12105 does.
Gearing appears low which is good.
Cab lights, looks like a wand is provided.
After running in, next job is fit the Next18's!
Enjoy if you are getting one or more. Look good to me so far!
Thanks Heljan / Model Rail !
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Now in possession of the lovely 37-686 'Power' 14 Ton Tank and a very nice model it is too.
Was slightly disappointed though to find that it has the same '115' running number to the similar though slightly different liveried 37-675 of previous issue.
Would have been nice if they had had different running numbers. Feels a bit like Regent tanks which always seem to be numbered 101 !
May renumber in due course though would rather have not had to.
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Sorry to differ but I actually like Richard delivering. Very genuine and nice guy as you mention. Prefer someone real to someone slick or plastic.
You know he knows his job and I prefer getting it from the horses mouth so to speak, as opposed to a professional great on delivery but just doing a job and not living and loving it.
We all have different viewpoints I guess.
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On 22/12/2023 at 07:44, DougN said:
Don't forget Dominion of New Zealand! I will have to get a set of these coaches as I seem to still have the addiction to A4's..I already have Dominion of Canada and Commonwealth of Australia, I'm in York at the moment and considering getting Empire of India... That would make 16 A4's...all in LNER liveries.
Not forgotten thanks. I have DofNZ as R2826 (BR e/emblem) from 2009 plus CofA (BR e/emblem) from 1999 as imported R2136.
Sadly though I cannot match your 14 as my meagre total only extends to 9!
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I have also just noticed that there are only 4 magnets holding the roof in place, when there are spaces for 6 and I can see 6 on other models on Youtube. Looks like I might have a 'Friday' model. Shame as it ran in lovely on the test oval.
Also struggling to get my TCS ESU621 (1344) decoder to operate the functions.
I think I might just take your advice and get in touch with Locomotion in the morning, thanks!
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Recently received my D6700 from Locomotion and have today run it in and come to fit a decoder.
I was slightly surprised to see that the front of one of the headcode boxes and the internal frame and blinds were detached and in the bottom of the clamshell packaging, assuming they must have become detached during transit.
However, I have just noticed that the buffer directly under the detached headcode is not only misaligned, but also a different colour! It being black and not red like the rest.Now wondering if this could have been something that went wrong in the factory or if anything more untoward my have occurred!
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On 15/09/2023 at 07:25, SRman said:On 15/09/2023 at 16:41, Darius43 said:
Just fitted a Roads and Rails ESU sound decoder to my 10800 and the top light doesn’t work with that either.
On 15/09/2023 at 07:25, SRman said:I have tried several decoders from Zimo, ESU, Lenz and TCS, and none of them will operate the top light at the short hood end (on any function key, not just the suggested F5), so I suspect there is a fault with my model - either a dead connection or faulty LED. Still, I'm not too worried about it as I will be fitting discs and the extra lamp irons for SR use.
On 16/09/2023 at 19:24, wiggy1 said:The top light on the long nose end is wired to AUX2 so you need a decoder that has AUX3 capability (see below).
Also the top light on the short nose is wired to AUX3 BUT it only works when moving (this is not a decoder programming issue but a wiring issue as far as I can tell) and in the wrong direction so it comes on when moving in the forward with the long nose leading on the short nose end.
Explain that one!!!!
Also AUX1 works the cab light.
Confused.
Wiggy.
Ran in my model on DC earlier in the week and now been looking into this.
I too got nowhere with a TSC [EU621 / 1344].
Then I tried a Dapol Imperium 3.
This does actually seem to work properly though the short end top light (on function 3) is a little dimer than the others. Unsure if I can adjust this on a CV settings?
Did try reading the CV settings off the Imperium3 and mirroring them on the TCS, but that didn't work.
Then actually looked at the the outputs from the Imperium3 on the ECoS, was surprised to see no outputs ticked for function 3!
Interested in other's comments / solutions if you have managed any better (or worse).
Compliments of the Season from the Seaside!
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Received over the last few days both 'Dominion of Canada' and 'Empire of India' from Hornby, so it looks like these could all be out now, I guess including this mentioned version of 'Commonwealth of Australia'.
On a personal note, just awaiting a version of 'Union of South Africa' (though not in BR late crest) now and I'll have the full set!
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13 hours ago, Jeremy Cumberland said:
I am sure many people here will be aware that D9 Snowdon received a class 45 4-character box end in 1969, while still in green SYP livery. It wasn't repainted into BR blue till 1972. The model presumably has discs at both ends, which would be valid from 1963 (probably) to 1969.
Been hoping for a long time for a Tops Blue Domino version of 44009.
This might be my chance, so keeping my eyes open for a special commission announcement, got my finger's crossed!
Sounds like a better plan than keeping my finger's open and my eyes crossed - lol
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Paid for mine yesterday following request from TMC, excited now!
Heljan ES1 exclusive for Locomotion and Rails of Sheffield
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Good question on the decoder!
I am hoping Rails do an Easter sale and we might see further reductions on theirs.