UP 4000 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) I agree with Kit on that one, PC-1 & 2 back to back, check the lights as well, hopefully just the connector not pushed all the way home it doesn't take much for it not to work. Can't remember if the bogie's on PC-2 or TC-2, anyway take it off whichever one and install it on the one that's being a bit awkward first that sometimes helps, does get easier over time. I used to store PC-3 & 4 like that in the vision case, (picture on here somewhere) in the travel tube now so longer on display. Edited August 12, 2016 by UP 4000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted August 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) I am now looking forward to finally receiving my APT-E for my birthday (though I'll actually get it next week as there aren't postal deliveries on Sundays) Now I'm just worried whether it will be OK, as I have no facilities for testing of any kind at the moment... Edited August 12, 2016 by Ian J. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) The short video of APT-E setting up its speed and endurance record on Trevor Jones's garden railway can now be seen Sadly, there is no sound. Edited August 12, 2016 by Riddles 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted August 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 12, 2016 The short video of APT-E setting up its speed and endurance record on Trevor Jones's garden railway can now be seen Sadly, there is no sound. I got sound. Has your chip blown? Regards Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I got sound. Has your chip blown? Regards Ian I'd say nothing wrong with that decoder, either the non sound version or just running with the sound off, Both of mine are sound fitted and most of the time run with the sound off, Good to hear what there up to never mind seeing,,, Believe me, If it was a blown decoder would be hammer and chisel job to remove her off the track, well err the track would come too!!!!, I use a Loksound with a blown amp for testing motor and lighting functions, after 10-15 minutes you can't touch it(never run it that long now anyway), so would never let a loco run that long if it had issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Yes, the sound of the umpteen Trailer Cars clickity clacking past sounded very good indeed. How about trying to connect just PC1 and PC2 and seeing if PC2 runs? If it still doesn't run it sounds like time to send it to Charlie. That's an authentic consist too as we did it for real when shunting E-Train across from the NRM to the Thrall Works when we moved it to Shildon. You'll have to leave the Joint Module off though....... Thanks Kit, Appreciate it, Sound wise they are great, but running without, they are more than capable of creating there own, Joy to the ears!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 The short video of APT-E setting up its speed and endurance record on Trevor Jones's garden railway can now be seen Sadly, there is no sound. The train looks fabulous there, but the layout itself is AMAZING! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'd say nothing wrong with that decoder, either the non sound version or just running with the sound off, Both of mine are sound fitted and most of the time run with the sound off, Good to hear what there up to never mind seeing,,, Believe me, If it was a blown decoder would be hammer and chisel job to remove her off the track, well err the track would come too!!!!, I use a Loksound with a blown amp for testing motor and lighting functions, after 10-15 minutes you can't touch it(never run it that long now anyway), so would never let a loco run that long if it had issues. As I said earlier, there IS no sound and no decoder in that particular model. It's straight DC (or DCC ready, if you prefer) Riddles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted August 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2016 DCC Ready APT-E no 1563 received, all cars present. Correct will have to wait for a future day when I can do a test run, I'm not going to attempt an assembly until then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted August 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2016 Just for interest: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intercity-Advance-Passager-Train-Model-APT-Ticket-Office-Space-Models-Feltham-BR-/162154352722?hash=item25c1271052:g:HqoAAOSw-YVXnjEb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2016 Finally tested mine this evening 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Finally tested mine this evening That's some SERIOUS tilting going on there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted August 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2016 That's some SERIOUS tilting going on there! Agreed, and the nose overhang really shows too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidobill Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Finally tested mine this evening OK.. I KNOW that we designed it to do this, but watching it negotiate that tight a curve is still painful for me to watch! :>) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2016 Went together fine though Bill, just a spot of silicone grease on the slots that the pegs clip into and it all just clicked into place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1897 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) This is my APT-E running on my first ever attempt at a garden layout, this has to be by far the best model I own Edited August 20, 2016 by rob1897 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted August 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2016 Good to see yours running Rob, very nice video too, especially the night time shots. By coincidence, mine had its first lengthy run on a friends garden railway on Thursday. I took some video too, but I really struggled to keep the camcorder in focus as it sped round the line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Definitely a fantastic model, take every opportunity possible to run her, regardless, I try too, Would love a garden railway!!! Coach lighting, I know it can't be helped, way to bright for me, But great to see her outdoors and at night, must have been a late one, hope the neighbours didn't complain, if so, crank up the volume,!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1897 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Good to see yours running Rob, very nice video too, especially the night time shots. By coincidence, mine had its first lengthy run on a friends garden railway on Thursday. I took some video too, but I really struggled to keep the camcorder in focus as it sped round the line. i took mine this on my old iphone 4s turned out ok apart from couldn't quire focus on the inside as i was trying to show the lights flashing in there Definitely a fantastic model, take every opportunity possible to run her, regardless, I try too, Would love a garden railway!!! Coach lighting, I know it can't be helped, way to bright for me, But great to see her outdoors and at night, must have been a late one, hope the neighbours didn't complain, if so, crank up the volume,!!!!! they didn't mind, they've all been intrigued to see me building the layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Magic stuff there Rob, the night shots were very evocative of the Western Region high speed runs in 1975. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1897 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Glad you liked it, brilliant shots, kudos to you and everyone who made this model what it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted August 23, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2016 By coincidence, I had the opportunity to give my APT-E its first proper run on a friends garden railway last week - thanks Mark. I also gave my second hand Blue Pullman its first run too. Two super models. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 All this talk about running in the garden, makes me want to build a railway in mine too! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddles Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 All this talk about running in the garden, makes me want to build a railway in mine too! There's lots of helpful info at http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/ . No point in re-inventing the wheel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 31, 2016 Finally managed to power up the full set on my new layout. Seen here passing it's birthplace, although slightly out of period...... I was at a loss for a suitable DCC address that fitted in with my other stuff until I realised that there was number available as a tribute to it's past life - 152. Cheers, Mick 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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