neal Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 And this is how it fits.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 On 12/03/2021 at 06:57, Adrian Stevenson said: Hi Roger, I have one on order here: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1956 The one you need is the Loksound L @£166.50. The speaker it is designed for is the "Earth Mover". Charlie Petty who posted earlier in this thread runs the company. Not connection here just a previous satisfied customer. Cheers, Ade. The Legomanbiffo Version is far cheaper than the price quoted above, see below: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=228_60&product_id=1956 Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legomanbiffo Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 On 12/03/2021 at 08:46, 70E said: Hi I've looked at DC kits version, how do you control the 9 function lights? Directional lights are on F0 as normal, plus you have F21 to disable the tail lights if required (the disabling action always works on the trailing red lights). The top headlight is on F24 and reverses automatically with the main head and tail lights. The cab light is on F19 and reverses automatically with the main head and tail lights. It also turns off automatically when you move off. Interior lights are on F25. Any of these can be remapped to lower function keys if required, via simple CV changes. Hope this helps, Bif 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Needs to dry, and a final fettle before painting tomorrow: Neal 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 And finally.... Neal 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blobrick Posted June 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2021 Quick question to anyone with a Heljan AEC unit. Has anyone had any problems with its running qualities at all? Mine arrived this afternoon, and when placed on the track was not very smooth in either direction I removed the gear box plate and checked lubrication, which to be fail did seem minimal. Once axles, worm and motor shafts etc were very lightly oiled, l placed the model on a rolling road and gave it a 30 min run in both directions at about 40% controller setting. It this point l tried the model on a 12ft length of track. In one direction the model was reasonable.. ish, however in the opposite direction at low speed the model surged repeatedly. I could not get the model to run smoothly unless it was travelling at higher than normal running speeds. I suspect l ll been popping it back in the post to the retailer, but l was interested to see if anyone else has had similar problems? Cheers Bob C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted June 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Blobrick said: Quick question to anyone with a Heljan AEC unit. Has anyone had any problems with its running qualities at all? Mine arrived this afternoon, and when placed on the track was not very smooth in either direction I removed the gear box plate and checked lubrication, which to be fail did seem minimal. Once axles, worm and motor shafts etc were very lightly oiled, l placed the model on a rolling road and gave it a 30 min run in both directions at about 40% controller setting. It this point l tried the model on a 12ft length of track. In one direction the model was reasonable.. ish, however in the opposite direction at low speed the model surged repeatedly. I could not get the model to run smoothly unless it was travelling at higher than normal running speeds. I suspect l ll been popping it back in the post to the retailer, but l was interested to see if anyone else has had similar problems? Cheers Bob C Hi Bob, Mine was the same as yours . I used a pure DC Helmsman controller. The oil was`nt even near the gears on mine. I examined both bogies on mine and there seemed to be issues with the wheel tyres rubbing against the plastic bogie side frames . So I fiddled and managed to unglue a couple of the (fragile) bogie corner assemblies to free things up. I`m not a believer in running in/ wearing out. Any how changing over to a quality DCC decoder and cleaning the wheels has improved things no end on mine. Still not run in........................ Cheers John Edited June 3, 2021 by ROSSPOP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blobrick Posted June 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, ROSSPOP said: Hi Bob, Mine was the same as yours . I used a pure DC Helmsman controller. The oil was`nt even near the gears on mine. I examined both bogies on mine and there seemed to be issues with the wheel tyres rubbing against the plastic bogie side frames . So I fiddled and managed to unglue a couple of the (fragile) bogie corner assemblies to free things up. I`m not a believer in running in/ wearing out. Any how changing over to a quality DCC decoder and cleaning the wheels has improved things no end on mine. Still not run in........................ Cheers John Hi John Thanks for the info, unfortunately, l an analogue guy currently, so the DCC route wont help me. However interesting to hear about the rubbing wheel sets, l ll have a quick look in the morning. Also interesting to hear l m not alone with poor running issues. Cheers Bob C Update I ve attached a Link to a Youtube video l took this morning showing the issue. I did check the he model over again and can not find anything obvious Cheers again Bob C Edited June 4, 2021 by Blobrick Additional info 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidmouth Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 for those who are the proud owners of these railcars any issues coming up . Drives and gears especially Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) I recently fitted a Zimo decoder in one for a friend and it runs very well no surges at all but to be fair it was very good on plain DC also before I fitted the chip. Norman Edited July 7, 2021 by norman added my name Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2021 No issues found with mine. Very happy with it. Cheers, Ade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted August 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2021 Fitted with a Zimo decoder and sound from Youchoos of the real thing.... mine runs faultlessly now........... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidmouth Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 apologies for bouncing the thread The offer from Rails was too good to resist so at £295 a carmine and cream one has joined the collection . One buffer compressed in but otherwise all ok . looks lovely and runs well 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 (edited) Just got one from a supplier. It surges when the power bogie is leading, less so when trailing. Power consumption increases by 100mA when it appears to stall and the lights go dim. Discussed it with the supplier and It has been sent straight back. I have asked them to bench test the replacement before they ship it. Edited March 9, 2023 by kes edit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 The 48 hour return took 7 days. The replacement arrived with the same fault but to a lesser extent and they had tested it (!). They offered to replace it again. I repaired it myself after reading forum comments. I removed the four screws on the power bogie, cleaned off all the white grease using a sharpened tooth pick to remove the hard grease stuck in the root of the gear teeth. I reapplied new white grease and retested it. It now runs perfectly.I cannot comment further on the sellers. At least I now have a smooth running loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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