charliepetty Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I finally had some time to open up my 143 and discovered that the decoder's 8 pin plug was not fully seated. The plug must have been raised enough that it was shorting against the metal seat base and providing continuous power to the motor. I re-seated it fully and now everything works as it should. So decoder wasn't faulty I'm pleased to say. You need some tape between the Metal and the decoder top. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 Hi Charlie, I missed out on the original batch of 143s and 144s. Is their any chance that some more 143 and 144 models are to be produced in the future? Thank you very much in advance. Kind Regards, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Can we have original livery versions of the 144 and 143 next please Charlie? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 Can we have original livery versions of the 144 and 143 next please Charlie? I've started something now haven't I... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 You need some tape between the Metal and the decoder top. Charlie And the speaker terminals need protection OR you risk destroying the decoder with a dead short. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
159220 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 GWR 143s are confirmed to be staying until December 2019. So that is a year and a half to get some new liveries on the 143. I’d certainly have a GWR one as the last hoarah to one of Britain’s most successful (for its design) multiple units. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 GWR 143s are confirmed to be staying until December 2019. So that is a year and a half to get some new liveries on the 143. I’d certainly have a GWR one as the last hoarah to one of Britain’s most successful (for its design) multiple units. Not going to happen, the 142 is next. Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Not going to happen, the 142 is next. Charlie Well that stopped that rumour! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 Well that stopped that rumour! We can only spend £130K once, the current 156 is next with the profit from that covering the 142. After the 142 we have another 156 then a 144/143. Plus we have some stuff we are not telling you about!!!!!!!!!!! Charlie 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Plus we have some stuff we are not telling you about!!!!!!!!!!! Charlie Intriguing! I would also be in the market for a green 143 (or two) when the time is right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Plus we have some stuff we are not telling you about!!!!!!!!!!! Charlie Class 123????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 Class 123????????? I Like Class 123s, but we ar'nt doing one!! Yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I Like Class 123s, but we ar'nt doing one!! Yet. I'll cling on to the yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66738 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) We can only spend £130K once, the current 156 is next with the profit from that covering the 142. After the 142 we have another 156 then a 144/143. 66738 Plus we have some stuff we are not telling you about!!!!!!!!!!! Charlie Very intriguing! As well as this/these mystery new project(s), (hoping for a 141 rail bus!), the 144 mention has me hoping for an early representation of the unit in WYPTE Red and Cream. The 142 should be able to provide the correct interior, (3+2 bus seats). Edited August 5, 2018 by 66738 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I'm also awaiting for the early versions of the 144. And the 141. If you model the last 30 years in the north you cannot escape these units, they got everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc2016 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Intriguing! I would also be in the market for a green 143 (or two) when the time is right. I would also buy a GWR Green version and hopefully a Dynamic Lines Class 143 if Realtrack decide to do another unit with this livery. Samuel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 I would also buy a GWR Green version and hopefully a Dynamic Lines Class 143 if Realtrack decide to do another unit with this livery. Samuel. We have to get the 142 out first, sorry. Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) LONG DELAYS !!! Sorry but as we are 'VERY' busy at the moment with 156 stuff we have a big delay on Warranty & Repairs on stuff. Very sorry but there is only one of me. Charlie Edited March 14, 2019 by charliepetty 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 11/08/2018 at 21:14, sc2016 said: I would also buy a GWR Green version and hopefully a Dynamic Lines Class 143 if Realtrack decide to do another unit with this livery. Samuel. We have delayed this due to the 'Current Uncertainties' Sorry Charlie 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, charliepetty said: We have delayed this due to the 'Current Uncertainties' Sorry Charlie Hi Charlie, So a second batch of 143s is now on hold for the foreseeable future then, but in the long term is it still going ahead with the numbers and liveries announced a few weeks ago? Thank you in advance. Kind Regards, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: Hi Charlie, So a second batch of 143s is now on hold for the foreseeable future then, but in the long term is it still going ahead with the numbers and liveries announced a few weeks ago? Thank you in advance. Kind Regards, Danny. YES. But we need the dust to settle before taking this forward, unless you have 150K to spare. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, charliepetty said: YES. But we need the dust to settle before taking this forward, unless you have 150K to spare. Thanks for the reply and the information Charlie. It's a shame, but totally understandable. I really wish I did haha, I would gladly help you if I could. Just seen the 142 thread, so I'm looking forward to your next announcement on their. Stay safe and we will all look forward to further updates in due course. Thank you. Kind Regards, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 11 hours ago, DRS Crewe On A Mission said: Thanks for the reply and the information Charlie. It's a shame, but totally understandable. I really wish I did haha, I would gladly help you if I could. Just seen the 142 thread, so I'm looking forward to your next announcement on their. Stay safe and we will all look forward to further updates in due course. Thank you. Kind Regards, Danny. Thank you. To explain, we normallt forcast (Guess) what income will come in and if it looks like it will cover the projects then there is not an issue, currently can 'Anyone' forcast what might happen !!!!! We all know the answer to that, feel sorry for companies that 'Are' committed already to products on there way, as we are seeing now 45% discounts off of products to 'Clear' manufactures stocks at cost to get cash in. Sadly there will be far more of this if things do not improve. Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DRS Crewe On A Mission Posted April 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2020 4 hours ago, charliepetty said: Thank you. To explain, we normallt forcast (Guess) what income will come in and if it looks like it will cover the projects then there is not an issue, currently can 'Anyone' forcast what might happen !!!!! We all know the answer to that, feel sorry for companies that 'Are' committed already to products on there way, as we are seeing now 45% discounts off of products to 'Clear' manufactures stocks at cost to get cash in. Sadly there will be far more of this if things do not improve. Charlie I see what you mean. In normal circumstances as you say you could confidently forecast income, but because so much is up in the air at the moment, anyone right now would struggle to do that and be accurate in doing so. It is unfortunate for the companies that have committed to products because this will have a knock on effect immediately for them, by having to reduce some existing stocks to clear. I suppose for you, postponing the next batch of 143s is not ideal, but hopefully in the coming weeks and months things will pick up and then you can relaunch the project at a later stage, when you are able to. Plus, as only you hold the tooling for the 143s, the same level of demand will still be their when you do relaunch the project, because customers will not have bought the same product from another manufacturer. On a more positive note, at least the 142 project is going ahead. I'm really looking forward to some Northern models. Kind Regards, Danny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) The Rise and Fall of the Class 143's R.I.P Old Friend. Edited February 10, 2021 by charliepetty 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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