WIMorrison Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I know it isn't a DCC question but it does seem strange that what was a very active forum is becoming less and less active each day. Is it because the mail system is so slow in informing people that post has been made, or a reply has been made to a thread that it is making it impossible to hold a conversation? It could also be that no-one has any issues any more but that would seem strange in itself, so why has the DCC area gone so quiet? Iain 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) Ooh ... ooh ... I'm still here and I do have a question (DCC related): Can anyone advise me what the turn-around time is for a factory repair of an ECoS? I have one to go back (just don't ask what happened, m'kay ). Cheers, Philip Edit: Sorry - just spotted, I should have posted this in the 'Help' section. Edited May 6, 2019 by Philou Wrong section Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard brown Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I'm still here. it take about 3 to 4 months for a ECoS repair Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philou Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 That long?!!! Goodness, I better get it sent off soon then. Cheers, Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted May 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 hour ago, WIMorrison said: I know it isn't a DCC question but it does seem strange that what was a very active forum is becoming less and less active each day. Is it because the mail system is so slow in informing people that post has been made, or a reply has been made to a thread that it is making it impossible to hold a conversation? It could also be that no-one has any issues any more but that would seem strange in itself, so why has the DCC area gone so quiet? Iain Can't speak for others but having bought my first set of DCC gear over Easter ever since I've been too busy with non-modelling matters to even open the pack! There will be queries but not until the next SLS Journal typeset file is off to the printer later this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I'm still here! Following DCC topics with interest, but maybe not posting questions so often now that I have got to grips with it all. Maybe now that DCC has become a more "normal" form of control people are not so afraid it! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeg Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I think that its because most of the people have now got reliable systems and have worked out how to use them, as I have been using DCC for nearly 25 years I very rarely have any problems but when I have I can nearly always get an answer from this forum in under 24 hours. Many thanks to those that take the time and trouble to answer any questions. Regards mike 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobjUK Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I check in and look at all the DCC & electronics related posts pretty much every day, but I don't have any questions for this category for now. The bit of time I get for working on models is at present occupied with building a 7mm Class 55 & my posts are mostly relating to finding parts suppliers for obscure (to me at least) parts and materials.. [eg. True scale mesh for the roof fans, anyone?] I'll probably be posting somewhere around here once it's approaching complete - it's having dual loksound 5 XLs, (with Bif's Deltic sound) and each with its own ESU smoke unit, to give true independent engine control. I suspect that is going to cause some serious configuration headaches... Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I'm still here too. The weather down in West Devon has been pretty good recently so I've not spent much modeling time, I've been out and about instead. What time I've had I've been trialing iTrain so most of my recent forum time has been on the iTrain support forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I'm still here. However lack of overtime at work means lack of extra spends for model railway. Although that's being looked at as the person who is supposed to cover days off is always available to cover mine, yet seemingly never available for someone else - who then gets all the overtime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted May 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2019 Iain, You could always generate some activity, if you wanted to, by starting a contentious DCC topic - maybe involving crowdfunding? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I spend a deal of time reading this forum but maybe there a lot of newbies like me who have a lot to learn so read but don't post much. Having said that, I have asked a number of questions and have always received helpful advice within a short time. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 In fact we need to change topic area by also present mfx system. Why just only speaking and writing DCC?? Today you can also use mfx protocol with the two rail system. Märklin did released mfx protocol for the market. This should make more interesting here in the forum by discuss digital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF96 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Maybe everyone has emigrated to the Gold side of the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted May 19, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 19, 2019 Maybe left to other forums, some have gone to Western Thunder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted May 19, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 19, 2019 11 hours ago, RAF96 said: Maybe everyone has emigrated to the Gold side of the forum. Because of that post I now have people mistakenly thinking there is DCC content in the Gold Lounge. Did you have any grounds for thinking that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted May 19, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Blandford1969 said: Maybe left to other forums, some have gone to Western Thunder Not a significantly can't number. We still see to have plenty of new people joining. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I was never here as I am still a (proud) DC dinosaur! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, royaloak said: I was never here as I am still a (proud) DC dinosaur! You know what happened to the dinosaurs. Edited May 19, 2019 by Ron Ron Ron 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMorrison Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, RAF96 said: Maybe everyone has emigrated to the Gold side of the forum. 12 hours ago, AY Mod said: Because of that post I now have people mistakenly thinking there is DCC content in the Gold Lounge. Did you have any grounds for thinking that? A not unreasonable conclusion based upon the statement made in sales pitch for the RMWeb Gold "Exclusive RMweb.co.uk Gold Private Forum". Edited May 20, 2019 by WIMorrison 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted May 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2019 The recipe for another of those spurious conspiracy theories: Start with an innocent question, add some humourous answers, stir in some concerns about new features and throw in a pinch of misunderstanding. Princess Diana and Neil Armstrong would be proud! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted May 20, 2019 Moderators Share Posted May 20, 2019 42 minutes ago, WIMorrison said: A not unreasonable conclusion 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted May 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2019 On 06/05/2019 at 21:53, WIMorrison said: I know it isn't a DCC question but it does seem strange that what was a very active forum is becoming less and less active each day. Is it because the mail system is so slow in informing people that post has been made, or a reply has been made to a thread that it is making it impossible to hold a conversation? It could also be that no-one has any issues any more but that would seem strange in itself, so why has the DCC area gone so quiet? Iain All looking for short circuit causes? Gone already. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Maybe so much knowledge has been shared that more are spending time applying it instead of discussing it? I have learned a lot from the discussions, mainly things which make sense but I would never really have considered. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Wellyboots Posted May 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2019 6 hours ago, WIMorrison said: A not unreasonable conclusion based upon the statement made in sales pitch for the RMWeb Gold "Exclusive RMweb.co.uk Gold Private Forum". If you're expecting the Gold Lounge to be some sort of special modelling forum, where all the good stuff is kept out of sight, you'll be very disappointed, it's about things relating to gold membership and all very mundane at that. I'm sure Andy and the mods would put a stop to any kind of exclusive forum developing that is outside of things relating to gold membership, it doesn't really benefit RMweb/BRM to start hiding the type of content that has made this forum so successful. But don't let what I have to say stop your enjoyment of conspiracy theories because, after all, to refute them just means that I'm part of the conspiracy, doesn't it? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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