TomScrut Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Thanks, that's good to hear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 For stupid here, would you explain “magnetic relay activation” please? Is it something akin to Rapido’s magnetic wand control? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted June 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2020 24 minutes ago, No Decorum said: For stupid here, would you explain “magnetic relay activation” please? Is it something akin to Rapido’s magnetic wand control? Each coach (including the sleepers) will feature accurate interior lighting (and tail lights where relevant) with all axle pickup and a PowerPack for flicker free running. The lights will be activated using a (supplied) magnetic wand. 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 1 minute ago, McC said: Each coach (including the sleepers) will feature accurate interior lighting (and tail lights where relevant) with all axle pickup and a PowerPack for flicker free running. The lights will be activated using a (supplied) magnetic wand. Thank you. That is impressive! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium QWILPEN Posted June 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 29, 2020 9 hours ago, McC said: Each coach (including the sleepers) will feature accurate interior lighting (and tail lights where relevant) with all axle pickup and a PowerPack for flicker free running. The lights will be activated using a (supplied) magnetic wand. This sounds fantastic, love DCC etc but i'm thinking witchcraft 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Moving to Hogwarts as well? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawnoff442 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Doe’s anyone know if there is still a CS Mk5 bundle deal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 34 minutes ago, sawnoff442 said: Doe’s anyone know if there is still a CS Mk5 bundle deal? Are you sure there was one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted July 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2020 58 minutes ago, sawnoff442 said: Doe’s anyone know if there is still a CS Mk5 bundle deal? Hi there, We don’t offer a bundle deal on Mark 5 coaches. Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi there, We don’t offer a bundle deal on Mark 5 coaches. Cheers! Fran But then you don't (appear to) sell the coaches individually so by definition they're a 'bundle' deal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, bartram108 said: But then you don't (appear to) sell the coaches individually so by definition they're a 'bundle' deal. Buy one get 3, 4 or 5 free depending on the pack! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Also here is a 92 with some mk5s at York last month so diversions with the new coaches are happening every now and again. For those of you who may not be buying sleepers on grounds of being limited to WCML/Scotland. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 158 productions Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Obviously these are still quite early on in the design process, have you decided on a coupling, like a conductive bar type or just NEM pockets? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Half-full Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, Class 158 productions said: Obviously these are still quite early on in the design process, have you decided on a coupling, like a conductive bar type or just NEM pockets? Why dont you look on their website? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted July 20, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Class 158 productions said: Obviously these are still quite early on in the design process, have you decided on a coupling, like a conductive bar type or just NEM pockets? Hi there, Tooling is well underway so we have indeed. The electronics of each coach will be self contained so there will be no need for electric plugs between coaches. As many of you know, tension locks are quite useless for push pull and close coupling mechanisms between coaches, so we have devised a cosmetic coupling which uses magnets, giving a fatter surface area for good push pull ability and a more cosmetically pleasing and accurate look. These will plug into NEM sockets, so if you wish to change to other NEM compatible couplings, you are free to do so. We are fully aware that the Mark 5 is lacking a progress update and we have long since promised one, but COVID really knocked this project out of its stride. We will have a full update in the next couple of weeks, we promise! Delivery is slated as it stands for the end of the year, but we will have more clarity on it in a couple of weeks. Cheers! Fran Edited July 20, 2020 by Accurascale Fran 11 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: cosmentic coupling That looks brilliant TBH! Although I don't know what the prototype looks like in this respect. I bet you could sell those separately as well, I know there are others who do these but they don't look like that I don't think. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted July 20, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2020 Thanks, I should point out that this is on the sleepers, the TPE Mark 5 will have a bar with magnets as per the real thing there too, but work in a similar manner. If demand is there we will sell them as accessories. Cheers! Fran 5 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 14 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Thanks, I should point out that this is on the sleepers, the TPE Mark 5 will have a bar with magnets as per the real thing there too, but work in a similar manner. If demand is there we will sell them as accessories. Cheers! Fran I have Hunt couplings on almost everything I have and the concept is great (although not perfect) but for this sort of thing them coming with them looking like the real thing is fantastic. It is so much easier to put stuff on the layout with them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) I've also applied Hunts to 2 sets of my rolling stock - HST and 100-tonne TEA bogie tankers. The HST had no problems, the connectors being 'captive', but the TEA wagons were NEM pockets, with some pulling out of the socket - the magnets were great. If there's a more-commercial-grade magnetic coupling - realistic looking, at a fair price - I'd probably be up for quite a few. The Hunts are a fantastic initiative, and very well done, but through some variations in production, I've had a few problems - now never to happen again, ever. As an extreme measure, I decided to superglue them in!! Al. Edited July 20, 2020 by atom3624 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, atom3624 said: As an extreme measure, I decided to superglue them in!! I have had to do this on a few, just a dab to make them think twice rather than permanently as they weren't on the removable pockets. I have had a few instances of either the magnetic joint failing or the coupler pulling out of the pocket almost always ending in a prang. It's a shame as they are a great concept, and 9 time out of 10 a great product. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) Totally agreed there Tom - great concept, just a little more care in the application required ... This is where A/S and their Chinese friends should have an advantage ... Would it win over Kadee's ... or others ... time would tell I suppose, but connecting / uncoupling is easy, with a little Godly assistance. Al. Edited July 21, 2020 by atom3624 sensitive text for some Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomScrut Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, atom3624 said: Would it win over Kadee's Different tools for different jobs IMO. Magnetic ones are brilliant for fixed rakes where Kadees are OTT and solid bars are impractical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted July 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, atom3624 said: Totally agreed there Tom - great concept, just a little more care in the application required ... This is where A/S and their Chinese fiends, sorry friends should have an advantage ... Would it win over Kadee's ... or others ... time would tell I suppose, but connecting / uncoupling is easy, with a little Godly assistance. Al. Chinese fiends? was that really necessary? Roy 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: Now THAT looks brilliant...I tried to make a similar representation a few years ago but didn’t follow it through. That was for application on a Pendolino to 57/3 combination, and I doubt I’m alone in thinking a pair of these couplings would look stunning between Dellner-fitted MUs or a 390 and 57/3. And besides, if 100% prototypical accuracy isn't the end game then they’d look fine between any wagons/coaches etc too. Looking forward to this update in the next few weeks Jack. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted July 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Accurascale Fran said: Thanks, I should point out that this is on the sleepers, the TPE Mark 5 will have a bar with magnets as per the real thing there too, but work in a similar manner. If demand is there we will sell them as accessories. Cheers! Fran We will need at least 1 spare.. to couple to the class 68.. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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