RMweb Gold Richy59 Posted February 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2019 I just received an email from Dapol indicating my sound fitted preorder is ready for payment, maybe this means the dcc fitted versions are ready as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 11/02/2019 at 10:43, JackB95 said: That's about £20 cheaper than buying it direct from DC Kits. Wonder why they're selling them cheaper? Especially if you say that quote includes fitting at the Dapol residence... Dropped my TPE class 68 at Dapol today, they are having it fitted at DCC Supplies, and will post back to me in 1/2 weeks, decoder costing £95, no quote about fitting charge, obviously a return postage charge, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted February 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2019 23 hours ago, Fluo66 said: Is there any sign of the DCC fitted „Brutus“ (4D-022-014D) as announced by Rails or is this cancelled by Dapol? Glad you have mentioned this because I want the DCC Fitted version as well. Hopefully it will arrive with retailers soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 The Dapol class 68 is a very easy loco to fit a chip into and Dapol even do the chips 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Still think that the TPE would be better looking with yellow front - and that for operational and safety reasons shouldn't have been removed. *lights blue touchpaper* 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluo66 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 19 hours ago, stock_2007 said: The Dapol class 68 is a very easy loco to fit a chip into and Dapol even do the chips You are probably right. After all the trouble with correct working halo lights and sound fitting I thought it was a bit difficult. But I have watched Richard‘s (New Junction) video on YouTube and it seems really quite easy. Now where the TPE version is nearly sold out I wait for the DCC fitted one. On the other hand it‘s most likely that Dapol will release another TPE loco with the next batch... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Fluo66 said: You are probably right. After all the trouble with correct working halo lights and sound fitting I thought it was a bit difficult. But I have watched Richard‘s (New Junction) video on YouTube and it seems really quite easy. Now where the TPE version is nearly sold out I wait for the DCC fitted one. On the other hand it‘s most likely that Dapol will release another TPE loco with the next batch... I'm not sure how many 68's are running in TPE livery I think its 4 so I'm sure your right about another one being released Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 minute ago, stock_2007 said: I'm not sure how many 68's are running in TPE livery I think its 4 so I'm sure your right about another one being released There are 14 of them in TPE livery , with 12 in use each day, when services commence, and 2 in maintenance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, stock_2007 said: I'm not sure how many 68's are running in TPE livery I think its 4 so I'm sure your right about another one being released Not 4, but 14. 68019-68032. Cheers, Mick oops - beaten to it... Edited February 14, 2019 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, newbryford said: Not 4, but 14. 68019-68032. Cheers, Mick oops - beaten to it... I was only 10 out! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted February 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2019 23 hours ago, stock_2007 said: The Dapol class 68 is a very easy loco to fit a chip into and Dapol even do the chips Thank you for letting us know. I only haven't bought the standard model because by the time you have paid for the postage of the decoder from Dapol that will be an additional £5 or so, so it just seems easier to wait, have the decoder fitted and save a few quid. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 10 hours ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: Thank you for letting us know. I only haven't bought the standard model because by the time you have paid for the postage of the decoder from Dapol that will be an additional £5 or so, so it just seems easier to wait, have the decoder fitted and save a few quid. Your right where possible I would do the same but I buy a Imperium chip for £20.50 with £1.95 postage 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sails Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Are Dapol doing any sound fitted 68's from this latest batch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted February 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2019 My little video, with some genuine Trans Peninne rolling stock 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Watto1990 Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 Has anyone heard anything from Dapol regarding sound fitted pre-orders? I still haven’t been able to pay my balance and was told to wait for them to get in touch with me again over a week ago when I chased them up by email. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 For anyone wanting to add some light weathering to their TPE liveried 68, I've added some recent photos of 68022 and 68027 taken at York on 18th February to this thread; Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2019 68019, Brutus, on my layout. Just waiting for the Mk5a carriages.... Rob. P.S. Please excuse the two bags of parts in the front. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted February 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2019 If anyone is interested 68027(?) In TPE livery is sat in sidings at southern end of York station just now, clear view from platform. 2 more are in the Siemens - TPE depot but can only see the roofs! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Dean Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Sorry if this question has been asked - but has anyone any opinion as to who is doing the best sound for this loco at the moment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 22 February 2019 at 20:58, Dixie Dean said: Sorry if this question has been asked - but has anyone any opinion as to who is doing the best sound for this loco at the moment? There was an on-going discussion on Facebook about it. One seems to be a little too "chuffy", but the other isn't chuffy enough. I have Legomanbiffo sounds and I'm pretty happy with it. To be honest, i haven't heard any others in the flesh to compare though. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoey Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 22/02/2019 at 20:58, Dixie Dean said: Sorry if this question has been asked - but has anyone any opinion as to who is doing the best sound for this loco at the moment? If you take a look on roads and rails YouTube page Richard has uploaded 2 videos - 1 with legomanbiffo sound and a 2nd with youchoose sounds. If you read below the videos the different comments and you can come to your own conclusion on which sound the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie Dean Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Just had a listen. Indeed, the youchoose sounds do sound quite reverberating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluo66 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 The DCC fitted TPE „Brutus“ is now available at Rails: https://railsofsheffield.com/products/38175/Dapol-4d-022-014d-oo-gauge-class-68-019-brutus-transpennine-express-diesel-locomotive-dcc-fitted Order placed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Can anyone tell me what Kadee they have used? Mine is quite a way off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I can't recall the # kadee I used but this only affects the length, not height. Yes both mine hung low too but the NEM mount is actually OK, there is just too much slop in the pocket and the pivot. My fix was quite crude actually... I found the valance fitting actually pushed up on the NEM mount and fixed the slop issue so glued it in position to stop the Kadee from hanging low. I made sure there was a smear of lubricant between the valance fitting and NEM fitting to ensure it could still move and no issues. I would take some photos but my stock is still all in store until I get somewhere with re-establishing my layout post house move - at current rate of progress I am hopeful we will see things moving sometime in 2025... (although wife and kids away next week and I'm off work so I may make some progress... although i'm supposed to be landscaping our garden... :-)). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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