derekdoestrains Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 11 hours ago, McC said: Of course we agree but also bear in mind you got a fully lit set of coaches and a DT for £45 a vehicle. The next run resolves in full the flickering issue though pricing will be more in line with our regular output and in the interim Fran has confirmed a silent DCC solution for those who need it in partnership with DCC Concepts, more details of which will be shared once ready. For clarity, your pricing structure (whilst still scary for a coach), is still well within other manufacturers with lower spec’s! bring on the next run of mk5 sleepers 🤫 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetling Park Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I'm pleased to hear that a solution has been found so the Mk5a DVT can be run on DCC without issues. I am considering whether to run it as silent or with sound, especially as it has a speaker pre-fitted. I would be most grateful if anyone who has opted for sound could advise me of which decoder and sound file they opted for, as well as which retailer it came from, please. I have been trying to find one, but I may have been looking in the wrong place (I'm still new to this). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekdoestrains Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, Sweetling Park said: I'm pleased to hear that a solution has been found so the Mk5a DVT can be run on DCC without issues. I am considering whether to run it as silent or with sound, especially as it has a speaker pre-fitted. I would be most grateful if anyone who has opted for sound could advise me of which decoder and sound file they opted for, as well as which retailer it came from, please. I have been trying to find one, but I may have been looking in the wrong place (I'm still new to this). I believe Legomanbiffo does one - but can’t find my list currently! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kaput Posted March 11 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, Sweetling Park said: I'm pleased to hear that a solution has been found so the Mk5a DVT can be run on DCC without issues. I am considering whether to run it as silent or with sound, especially as it has a speaker pre-fitted. I would be most grateful if anyone who has opted for sound could advise me of which decoder and sound file they opted for, as well as which retailer it came from, please. I have been trying to find one, but I may have been looking in the wrong place (I'm still new to this). You probably want this: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=253_68&product_id=1991 Combine that with Biff's 68 and it'll run as a proper matched set (put both decoders on same address) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Davison Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) Yes, look at my post on the previous page Edited March 11 by Jeremy Davison Typo 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetling Park Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Thank you @derekdoestrains, @Kaput and @Jeremy Davison for your help. It is appreciated and I'll look into it. 17 hours ago, Kaput said: You probably want this: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=253_68&product_id=1991 Combine that with Biff's 68 and it'll run as a proper matched set (put both decoders on same address) The Class 68 I have was sound fitted by the factory, which I think is Legomanbiffo sounds (I'm not sure of the decoder type as I haven't removed the bodyshell). Do you think it'll still be OK, or is it better to use Legomanbiffo's own version in the loco? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekdoestrains Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 6 hours ago, Sweetling Park said: Thank you @derekdoestrains, @Kaput and @Jeremy Davison for your help. It is appreciated and I'll look into it. The Class 68 I have was sound fitted by the factory, which I think is Legomanbiffo sounds (I'm not sure of the decoder type as I haven't removed the bodyshell). Do you think it'll still be OK, or is it better to use Legomanbiffo's own version in the loco? personally I’d get matches chips of your going to buy them and and sounds from someone else - makes it 100% working out the box 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kaput Posted March 12 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12 6 hours ago, Sweetling Park said: Thank you @derekdoestrains, @Kaput and @Jeremy Davison for your help. It is appreciated and I'll look into it. The Class 68 I have was sound fitted by the factory, which I think is Legomanbiffo sounds (I'm not sure of the decoder type as I haven't removed the bodyshell). Do you think it'll still be OK, or is it better to use Legomanbiffo's own version in the loco? The original factory sound 68's were legomanbiffo but on Loksound V4's. I'm not sure about the later batches of 68's as Dapol have moved to Zimo decoders for factory sound (and the latest N gauge batch specifically says in manual the factory sound is Zimo) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetling Park Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) 2 hours ago, derekdoestrains said: personally I’d get matches chips of your going to buy them and and sounds from someone else - makes it 100% working out the box That makes perfect sense, thank you. At least this way I would be able to ensure that the function mappings match and not cause any sound conflicts. 2 hours ago, Kaput said: The original factory sound 68's were legomanbiffo but on Loksound V4's. I'm not sure about the later batches of 68's as Dapol have moved to Zimo decoders for factory sound (and the latest N gauge batch specifically says in manual the factory sound is Zimo) Thank you. The 68s I have are from the 2021/22 batch and I don't recall seeing Zimo mentioned in the manual, so they must use LokSound v4s, as you stated. I believe the 2023/24 batch will use Zimo decoders. Edited March 12 by Sweetling Park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Hi Guys. any updates yet on the flickering light fix for the Mk5 DVT. Im aware that one os being looked into albeit DCC only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted March 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Krieghoff said: Hi Guys. any updates yet on the flickering light fix for the Mk5 DVT. Im aware that one os being looked into albeit DCC only. Hi @Krieghoff, We don’t have full details yet but hope to launch the decoder next 1/2 weeks with a Late May delivery date being advised. As stressed previously if operating on DC please contact support and we will do our very best to assist as much as we can. As ever, when I have full details on this (or anything else!) I will be sure to post them on here and let everyone know. Cheers! Fran 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMSfan72 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Looking forward to a further release of Caledonian Mk5s now that I have finished my 73/9 to go with them and have a 66 on order to help it out 😀!: 10 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 3 hours ago, LMSfan72 said: Looking forward to a further release of Caledonian Mk5s now that I have finished my 73/9 to go with them and have a 66 on order to help it out 😀!: PHWOARRRR!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted April 19 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19 Hi folks, We have teamed up with our friends at DCC Concepts who have developed a decoder with an attached stay alive capacitor specifically for our TPE Mark 5 Driving Trailer. Zen decoder software has always been smooth, clever and easy to use but the new BLACK decoder range takes this to a new level, with extended and improved automatic braking and shuttle abilities, simple-to-use ONE step locomotive set-up and advanced brown-out protection. All DCC Concepts decoders are tested at least 3 times before they package them for sale, so they know that they all work perfectly when sold and you can be quite confident that reliability is assured. Decoder features: 1.1 Amps peak power 750mA continuous power 4 functions at 100mA each 2 additional “logic” functions 22mm x 16.5mm 21-pin direct, 8-pin & harness One-Step Loco Setup Shuttle mode (requires ABC boards for this to function) Stay-Alive connection Decoder Programming: F0 – Head/tail lights F1 – Cab interior lights F2 – Destination boards F3 – Destination mode This decoder is now in stock and can be bought exclusively via the Accurascale website right here: https://www.accurascale.com/products/transpennine-express-mk5a-dt-decoder-stayalive Cheers! Fran 5 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted April 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19 45 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi folks, We have teamed up with our friends at DCC Concepts who have developed a decoder with an attached stay alive capacitor specifically for our TPE Mark 5 Driving Trailer. Zen decoder software has always been smooth, clever and easy to use but the new BLACK decoder range takes this to a new level, with extended and improved automatic braking and shuttle abilities, simple-to-use ONE step locomotive set-up and advanced brown-out protection. All DCC Concepts decoders are tested at least 3 times before they package them for sale, so they know that they all work perfectly when sold and you can be quite confident that reliability is assured. Decoder features: 1.1 Amps peak power 750mA continuous power 4 functions at 100mA each 2 additional “logic” functions 22mm x 16.5mm 21-pin direct, 8-pin & harness One-Step Loco Setup Shuttle mode (requires ABC boards for this to function) Stay-Alive connection Decoder Programming: F0 – Head/tail lights F1 – Cab interior lights F2 – Destination boards F3 – Destination mode This decoder is now in stock and can be bought exclusively via the Accurascale website right here: https://www.accurascale.com/products/transpennine-express-mk5a-dt-decoder-stayalive Cheers! Fran They went well guys,thanks for the heads up @Accurascale Franmore might be needed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted April 19 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19 12 minutes ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said: They went well guys,thanks for the heads up @Accurascale Franmore might be needed. Hi @ERIC ALLTORQUE, An initial 50 arrived today, with 200 more not far behind. More on the way! Cheers! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekdoestrains Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 paying £35 to fix a flickering issue… nice 🙄 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted April 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19 30 minutes ago, derekdoestrains said: paying £35 to fix a flickering issue… nice 🙄 Paying £35 to gain DCC control with a Stay Alive, as much requested by customers. 1 3 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekdoestrains Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 7 minutes ago, McC said: Paying £35 to gain DCC control with a Stay Alive, as much requested by customers. £35 to fix a design floor… fix being a term used by your team… 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted April 19 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19 3 minutes ago, derekdoestrains said: £35 to fix a design floor… fix being a term used by your team… Hi Derek, It is a decoder to give control to all the lighting functions on the driving trailer, with an added stay alive. Similar decoders cost more, and we said we would provide a bespoke decoder to give modellers the DCC functionality to control the lighting functions on the DT. The stay alive was added to aid the light flickering that some owners have reported, and we recommend adjusting the lighting pick ups for best results should your model suffer from flickering, or reaching out to our tech team. Other decoders are available too. Cheers! Fran 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 17 minutes ago, derekdoestrains said: £35 to fix a design floor flaw… fix being a term used by your team… There, fixed that flaw for you. 2 2 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jonnyuk Posted April 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19 in theory could these be used on any 21pin loco and teh functions re-mapped, seems good value with a stay alive 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 19 hours ago, derekdoestrains said: paying £35 to fix a flickering issue… nice 🙄 Even if you want to think of it that way, £225+£35=£260. £52 per coach. Seems extremely good value for money compared to anything else on the market. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted April 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20 23 hours ago, 'CHARD said: There, fixed that flaw for you. Alas derekdoesn’tdogrammar. Cheers Darius 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredo Posted Wednesday at 08:34 Share Posted Wednesday at 08:34 Hi, how about some de-branded Mark 5a’s. Fred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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