gridwatcher Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Is the omission of the detail pack a one-off or can anyone else confirm that there is no separate detail pack for the other end? Cheers, Mick There is a plough but with a hole for the NEW pocket Mick You don't get two solid ploughs (which is what I want) Hornby's 60s came with sapre ones originally but have gone to one of each now too. Penny pinching ...?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I thought i was going to miss out on a DRS version, but a phone call to C&M Models of Carlisle this morning has changed all that, 68 002 " Intrepid " will hopefully arrive with me during the middle of next week, superb and friendly service, highly recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Did you get a email or something 87029? 87029 is a modelshop and to my embarrassment can't remember what the shop is called! But he is based in Carlisle -is it city models? So he does know how it all works thanks Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60006 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 87029 is a modelshop and to my embarrassment can't remember what the shop is called! But he is based in Carlisle -is it city models? So he does know how it all works thanks Mark C&M Models, not far from the station. My local model shop during my time at university. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Slightly Just had my first experience of a real 68. I went to Kidderminster station this morning with the hope of seeing one and was not disappointed. 68008 "Avenger" on the rear of the 9:10 Chiltern to London. She looked fantastic and sounded amazing! Seeing a real one up close makes me appreciate even more just how much Dapol have captured the look and presence of these locos. Even though I am a steam nut, I have to admit to being a fan of the 68s. Alex Edited February 18, 2017 by Midland Mole 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven156 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 My SpotRail one arrived today and the squint nameplate was the first thing I noticed and the first thing my girlfriend noticed. Its subtle but very noticeable due to the blue spots providing a datum point . Disappointing as otherwise its a fantastic model. Returning it to Hattons and their usual excellent customer services have emailed me a printed label to return it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centraltrains Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Got mine today... For some reason, the other 5 functions of the 6 function DCC decoder won't work. And also when the train stops it won't restart until I give it a lot of pushing... As it's under warranty I haven't unscrewed anything but I can't see any obvious loose wires... Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Got mine today... For some reason, the other 5 functions of the 6 function DCC decoder won't work. And also when the train stops it won't restart until I give it a lot of pushing... As it's under warranty I haven't unscrewed anything but I can't see any obvious loose wires... Any ideas? Has yours been supplied DCC fitted from Dapol? Thought these were a few weeks off yet? Not a high enough start voltage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_R Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Got mine today... For some reason, the other 5 functions of the 6 function DCC decoder won't work. And also when the train stops it won't restart until I give it a lot of pushing... As it's under warranty I haven't unscrewed anything but I can't see any obvious loose wires... Any ideas? Just a thought but the body needed to come off to fit your 6 function decoder AND reset the switches on circuit board!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Got mine today... For some reason, the other 5 functions of the 6 function DCC decoder won't work. And also when the train stops it won't restart until I give it a lot of pushing... As it's under warranty I haven't unscrewed anything but I can't see any obvious loose wires... Any ideas? Para 4 of the owners guide says that SW3 needs to be in P1. the only way to get to that switch I with the body off Edited February 18, 2017 by Tigger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonotron Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Can anyone advise which chips would be best to get the full function on this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I am using a Lokpilot 4. It gives all the functions including the halo lights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47375 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I ordered a 68005 from Hattons yesterday, was just two left at the time. Loco arrived today, lovely looking loco spoilt by the glue around the nameplate. Undecided on whether to send it back as if I do doubt will get another. Would have been better if Dapol had just supplied etched plates like Bachmann do for the customer to stick on... the plates are at least straight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 For some reason, the other 5 functions of the 6 function DCC decoder won't work. And also when the train stops it won't restart until I give it a lot of pushing... As it's under warranty I haven't unscrewed anything but I can't see any obvious loose wires... Any ideas? Back to basics, did it run reliably on DC ahead of decoder fitting? The failure to start may be nothing more than unreliable power pick up, many models need an hours running to get tyres and wiper tracks all nicely polished for the rock solid power collection that good DCC performance depends on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
centraltrains Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Has yours been supplied DCC fitted from Dapol? Thought these were a few weeks off yet? Not a high enough start voltage? Was DCC Ready. I tried increasing it on your suggestion - it worked for a bit then started not working again. Para 4 of the owners guide says that SW3 needs to be in P1. the only way to get to that switch I with the body off Didn't read that bit. It worked apart from the halos so not too sure. Back to the shop for a return.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted February 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2017 Was DCC Ready. I tried increasing it on your suggestion - it worked for a bit then started not working again. Didn't read that bit. It worked apart from the halos so not too sure. Back to the shop for a return.... But DCC ready is not DCC fitted. Are you sure it is not just a DC model? Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Was DCC Ready. So you have fitted a decoder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegleg90 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 What DCC decoders are people using for their locos? I'm considering a zimo one for 68006 I bought to day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 What DCC decoders are people using for their locos? I'm considering a zimo one for 68006 I bought to day! ESU Loksound decoder in mine with LegomanBiffo sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cradley Bridge Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Picked mine up today from the PO. Quite nervous on opening them (DRS example especially). Seems I've been luckier than some others in that both my examples - DRS and Chiltern - are both perfect. No crooked nameplates, glue dribbles or paint marks. Very pleased with them both but such a shame that some others have received poor QC models. Very tempted to get a second Chiltern example (to name Oxford Flyer) but worried I may not be as lucky with the next model. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ews60002 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Evening All, I collected my 4 (2 DRS 1 Chiltern and 1 Scotrail) from Trident trains at Dagfields Centre today, I must be lucky as there was no glue marks around the nameplates or and damages to any of the 68's. All run very well and I am so happy with them. Bring on the 88's next. Mathew 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Unboxed my DRS 68002 today - received from Rails of Sheffield. All looks OK nameplate and yellow wearing panel wise. Test ran eventually*with basic 21 pin chip and all is OK. Awaiting a Youchoos Zimo sound chip later this coming week. Superb model - livery application issues aside. * ran fine on dc but refused to move under dcc. Tried several chips to no avail before discovering a disconnected wire at the controller (doh). Cheers Darius Edited February 18, 2017 by Darius43 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanspareil Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I ordered a 68005 from Hattons yesterday, was just two left at the time. Loco arrived today, lovely looking loco spoilt by the glue around the nameplate. Undecided on whether to send it back as if I do doubt will get another. Would have been better if Dapol had just supplied etched plates like Bachmann do for the customer to stick on... the plates are at least straight! One wonders what Dapol (and others excluding Bachmann who as many know sell theirs cut price at big shows) do with their returns. I guess legally they cant send them back out to retailer network if repairable as 'new' items again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensanchez43310 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 One wonders what Dapol (and others excluding Bachmann who as many know sell theirs cut price at big shows) do with their returns. I guess legally they cant send them back out to retailer network if repairable as 'new' items again? God knows what they will come out with, I'm only interested in how cheap I can get silver bullets from them for if I'm totally honest, maybe some megafrets aswell. Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 My DRS 68002 arrived this morning. Ordered it 10pm on Thursday evening. Excellent service. The loco is perfect no glue marks or wonky plates. Very happy with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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