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  1. malcolmh

    Oxford N7

    It sounds like the instructions that come with the GER sound version - simply wrong - maybe for some other loco as you say. Just press the buttons to find out! Malcolm
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    Oxford N7

    I think it was slightly worse the other way. I normally do buy wired decoders but this time I went with the direct plugin one recommended by Hattons which would have been very neat if it had fitted. Now I've modified the loco pcb mounting holes it is pretty neat! Just that not everyone would want to do that to their new engine!
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    Oxford N7

    Has anybody successfully fitted an LNER version of the N7 with the DCC decoder recommended for the loco by Hattons (their DCR-8pin Direct)? I tried this yesterday but the back of the decoder overhung the chassis and so the body would not fit back on. I was only able to make it fit by extending the mounting holes on the loco pcb into a slot (needle file) and moving the pcb forward a few mm. Incidentally, if you modify pcbs with drills or files or saws be very careful not to breathe in the dust. Be very careful also to stay away from pcb tracks (obviously). The decoder was definitely mounted correctly, pin 1 to pin 1 (clearly indicated on decoder and socket). Loco moves in the correct direction. I exchanged a few e-mails with Hattons who say that they've previously fitted these decoders into N7s without problem but will check to see if there has been some subtle design change by Oxford Rail affecting the LNER locos. I'm not unhappy with Hattons. Oxford Rail would not have told them of any small design change so they would not have known if they had not been told unless they had tried to fit one to a recent LNER loco. I like that decoder and would probably do the same again if I buy another N7. I've probably invalidated my warranty by modifying the pcb but that's tough. If you are thinking of getting the Hattons recommended decoder I should pause a while unless you are prepared to modify the pcb - or unless somebody has successfully fitted one and I have overlooked something basic (but I don't think I have) Malcolm H
  4. I'm extremely disappointed to cancel my pre-order with Hattons and purchase from Hornby directly, but I don't want to risk missing out on this loco. I will be very angry with Hornby if it turns out they are playing games with Hattons by disappointing their customers, whatever the background may be. It sounds like a really good model, and I have wanted a model of a J15 for many years. Any other loco and I would probably have risked a further long delay Malcolm
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