RMweb Premium Crepello Posted December 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2017 Has anyone had a derailment problem with their 40? One of my two derails in one direction only when negotiating points on a curve. I've swapped the pony wheels from the 'good one' and it still happens. I've tried several back-to back settings to no avail. Running it without any pony on the offending bogie and it runs perfectly--obviously not a solution. Wondering if I should return it to the retailer....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Here she’s is finished...for now anyway. AD2A1ABF-A502-45DE-AE3C-CED70D7F7C74.jpeg C3C4A9D1-CDDF-4F7B-95B3-50780B0F2653.jpeg Looks so much better without that front coupling. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill badger Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Has anyone had a derailment problem with their 40? One of my two derails in one direction only when negotiating points on a curve. I've swapped the pony wheels from the 'good one' and it still happens. I've tried several back-to back settings to no avail. Running it without any pony on the offending bogie and it runs perfectly--obviously not a solution. Wondering if I should return it to the retailer....... I would! Why mess about when you can demonstrate its not a problem of your making? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill badger Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Here she’s is finished...for now anyway. Lovely job - front ends look very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedepot Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 maybe the front pony wheels don't re-centre properly? I don't know if that's adjustable? try a wider back to back wheel spacing maybe tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted December 11, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2017 Here she’s is finished...for now anyway. Lovely work! Has me pining for my sound fitted version now (taps fingers on desk impatiently.....) Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted December 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 12, 2017 maybe the front pony wheels don't re-centre properly? I don't know if that's adjustable? try a wider back to back wheel spacing maybe tim I've tried it all, including 7.54mm. I've checked the powered wheels in situ and they seem ok but I'm reluctant to lever off the bogie. Time to give up and send it back as per Bill's post I think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Al Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I've tried it all, including 7.54mm. I've checked the powered wheels in situ and they seem ok but I'm reluctant to lever off the bogie. Time to give up and send it back as per Bill's post I think! Check the powered wheels aren't being pushed to one side by the pickups - this can be quite common with wipers, and if pushed to one side this can cause derailments or catching (I suspect is likely to be worse on a 40 with the leading wheelset). Cheers, Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
english electric Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 received my br blue one today and it also runs slow and I run dc and use one controller for 2 lines and 40 looks nice plodding round with 21 tta tanks and then my 37s on passenger look like a express train going full thrash =) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I had a look at a couple of production models of the class 40 today - all the previous ones were prototype versions. Here's some pics: G 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I had a look at a couple of production models of the class 40 today - all the previous ones were prototype versions. Here's some pics: Blue class 40.jpg Green class 40.jpg G Got a green one heading this way due Tomorrow ( From Arcadia) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill badger Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) received my br blue one today and it also runs slow and I run dc and use one controller for 2 lines and 40 looks nice plodding round with 21 tta tanks and then my 37s on passenger look like a express train going full thrash =) Saw my first blue 40 'in the flesh' and yes, compared to other farish diesel models it is relatively slow, but I have to say that to my eyes it looked perfectly fine in terms of 'scale speed' and the feeling it left - hard to quantify I know, but perhaps many of us are guilty of running our trains way too quickly? Edited December 15, 2017 by bill badger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted December 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2017 Undoubtedly they are superb models but the 1Co-Co1 wheel arrangement appears rather prone to trouble on Peco code 55 curved points; they'll run perfectly without the pony as a Co-Co but maybe extra weight or a spring would refine performance. Back-to-backs seem to be properly set for the Peco-recommended standard of 7.315-7.366mm. I would now advise against returning them as it seems to be an inherent characteristic of the long bogies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy L S Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 A slight blemish on a very low failure rate for Farish that I generally experience. The second green one I took delivery of worked fine on DC but only intermittently on DCC with no sound. To be doubly sure it was the loco I swapped the Zimo sound chip with my other 40's. The other loco worked fine, the new one same problem. Anyway, I took the model back to the local Dealer I bought it from and the swap works perfectly. In fach my wife reckons the sound is louder than my first one and together they make quite a racket! Based on my experience of these two models I would say that they definitely lift the bar yet again. The loco really looks like a 40, is well detailed and runs superbly. The Next 18 interface and pre-installed speaker makes "plug and play" sound a reality plus additional functions mean the tail lights can be switched off independently when pulling a train and the cab-lighting the loco comes fitted with can be switched on and off too. A great model at a price that is in my view not insanely expensive for what you get compared to other models out there. Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted December 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2017 Indeed, great value especially when you consider that there are still people out there trying to part you with £80 odd for the old tooling version!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Just a heads up folks, a certain shop in Sheffield says they have the sound 40's in stock now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted December 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2017 Just a heads up folks, a certain shop in Sheffield says they have the sound 40's in stock now Oh well they’ll be shipped out in time for the new year, mine should have been a birthday present back in October. Wonder if I can get it to Whistle Old Lang Syne! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Had a play with one at Digitrains this afternoon. Masses of great info in the instructions for the two people who will ever read them. LOL. Loco runs perfectly out of the box and sounds brill. It's got working brakes too. Kind regards, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) ARCADIA SHAW has stock NoW! Of The SOUND Version 40 041, Same price as the big boys dont email telephone 01706882900 ( Mention RMWeb please) Edited December 26, 2017 by Stevelewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternKing Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I've just received an email from Tennents to say mine has been dispatched! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) ARCADIA SHAW has stock NoW! Of The SOUND Version 40 401, Same price as the big boys dont email telephone 01706882900 ( Mention RMWeb please) Four sold already today EDIT Recvd Mine on 23rd (posted on 22nd excellent service from Arcadia as usual) excellent model, especially now as it is in green livery! Edited December 26, 2017 by Stevelewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium acg5324 Posted December 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2017 Had an email to say that mine is on its way over the Pennines from the shop that used be in Liverpool....it will be a whistling New year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartM Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I have had my sound fitted class 40 for 3 days now and omg! What a stunning model, the addition cost of the sound being worth every penny. This model sets the benchmark for all other models that follow, and hopefully oneday ALL models will be this good. My hope is that the Graham Garish range will now be retro produced with sound 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) I have had my sound fitted class 40 for 3 days now and omg! What a stunning model, the addition cost of the sound being worth every penny. This model sets the benchmark for all other models that follow, and hopefully oneday ALL models will be this good. My hope is that the Graham Garish range will now be retro produced with sound Have to agree with you the sound is excellent ( even fog signal detonator sounds!!) It probably equals the Suttons Loco works Class 24 in 00, it is better than some of the USA outline N diesels I have. My Class 40 is now in green though as D211, I do not model the blue period 40-141 is now an analogue model on the disposal road! Edited December 26, 2017 by Stevelewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternKing Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Why hasn't 40 159 got orange jumper cables like the others have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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