RMweb Premium richierich Posted February 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2013 I've just noticed a certain well know Merseyside box shifter has 371-355 DBS livery and 371-356 RF Metals Class 60's in stock. Interestingly on the product label there described as "6DCC". Wonder if this means the PCB has been modified with a 6 pin decoder socket? Anyone care to confirm or deny? If they have introduced a 6 pin socket, it will be much more friendly than soldering a decoder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 The Bachmann website lists 60054 as solder, with 60011 and 60029 as 6 pin, so looks like an upgrade has been made on the two new releases. Decoration of te new pair looks top, too! DB red is a simple livery, but the application is what makes it, really does look fab jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon D Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Having just take delivery of both class 60's, I can confirm that Bachmann have changed out the PCB for a 6 pin version. BR, Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thats good news. Despite having had plenty of practise soldering them in it will be much easier especially when the decoder needs to be changed. Do you know if the chassis casting has changed aswell? I have a 66 that was working Ok last weekend that now wont stop after getting it moving. I have checked all the pickups and motor contacts, so the decoder is going to have to come out for a final test before replacing it. The 6 pin plug makes this so much easier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon D Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Ian, Not sure if they have changed the PCB for the class 66's, Bachmann have not released any new versions of this loco yet. I've only had a quick look, but from what I can see the chassis casting has not changed on the class 60. I think I have some spare chips, so if it's alright by you, if I have time will chip them, and bring them along with me tomorrow, for a turn of 'duty' on Banbury. BR Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2013 Gordon Will be interesting to see if they do change the 66 as the boardis very similar if not the same. maybe we will be able to get spare 6 pin circui tboards in the near future. By allmeans bring them. I will have my test / progamming track so even if you dont gert chance before hand you can do so tomorrow. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Can anyone post a photo or confirm which type of DB logo Farish have printed on the front please? The photos on retailer sites aren't that clear. 60011 has a different style to the other tugs. jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon D Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Jo, Not in a position to post a picture of the Farish model, but from what I can see, it is correct for 60011, in that it does not have a white surround, outside of the red border - if that make sense. BR, Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Cheers Gordon, that sounds spot on then. The lo resolution images on Hattons, Rails etc were a bit unclear, probably caused by the image where the yellow and red meet. Thanks! jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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