Riccarton Junction Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just bought myself a Heljan 8751 Park Royal Railbus (BR Green Yellow Warning Panel SC79974) and now I need to fit a 21 pin chip. Can anyone recommend a solid/reliable chip for this unit? Slightly nervous about chips and I don't want to waste money on something which isn't seen as a good/reliable option by those who know a hell of a lot more than me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted October 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2020 Zimo MX638 21pin @ £20 should do the job. I had a Bachmann 21pin in my W&M version but slow running was poor, like a rocket. I’ve now fitted sound via a Zimo 644D and it’s just in another league, but the MX638 would do it for non-sound use. Izzy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton Junction Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, Izzy said: Zimo MX638 21pin @ £20 should do the job. One of these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zimo-MX638D-MTC-21pin-DCC-Decoder/154002445667?epid=20022293182&hash=item23db42d563:g:aC0AAOSwcZ9bYaLV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMorrison Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Or here https://www.dcctrainautomation.co.uk/zimo-mx638d.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton Junction Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 minute ago, WIMorrison said: Or here https://www.dcctrainautomation.co.uk/zimo-mx638d.html They seem to be out of stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted October 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2020 They are in stock at Coastal DCC, who I highly recommend for first class service. Keven is first rate for help & knowledge. Izzy 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton Junction Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 ..but is in stock here: https://www.agrmodelrailwaystore.co.uk/zimo-mx638d-mtc-21pin This is the same supplier as the Ebay link, but it's £2 cheaper on their site (inc. postage) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton Junction Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Izzy said: They are in stock at Coastal DCC, who I highly recommend for first class service. Keven is first rate for help & knowledge. Izzy Do you have a link to it? Can't find it on their search. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton Junction Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) Scratch that, I found it. Bought one for £21.50 (inc. postage). Good deal. Here's hoping I can fit it without breaking the train! Edited October 26, 2020 by Riccarton Junction more info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMorrison Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, Riccarton Junction said: They seem to be out of stock. That is amazing as it showed 1 in stock when I posted it - sorry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted October 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2020 36 minutes ago, Riccarton Junction said: Scratch that, I found it. Bought one for £21.50 (inc. postage). Good deal. Here's hoping I can fit it without breaking the train! Ah yes, getting into these railbuses needs a bit of care. But mine is a nice model that runs well, I hope yours is the same. Izzy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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