RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 57 minutes ago, Covkid said: I just wonder how many would "upgrade" their existing Hornby black fives to new Accurascale models. They might as well go for the big one after developing something like the Manor of which there were only thirty built. And of course, another class which must have exceeded the Black 5s in number were the 57XX and 8750 panniers. I'm sure plenty of folk would be looking to upgrade, if Accurascale were to produce one of those! Happy Christmas all at Accurascale and on this thread! 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted December 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 Many happy returns Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 20 minutes ago, McC said: can you be more specific? It's the flare of the spoke to the front face of the boss. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted December 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, Miss Prism said: It's the flare of the spoke to the front face of the boss. Hi @Miss Prism, We'll look into it. Merry Christmas! Fran 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1466 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Hi @Miss Prism, We'll look into it. Merry Christmas! Fran Wow , wheels to Ultrascale/Gibson standards ! Now , if they may be arranged to fit on extended axles for EM …. bliss . Fran , you mention stay alive- will that work on analogue ? Pardon this stupid question from a dinosaur. Merry Christmas to all and especially Accurascale buddies . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted December 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 Just now, 1466 said: Wow , wheels to Ultrascale/Gibson standards ! Now , if they may be arranged to fit on extended axles for EM …. bliss . Fran , you mention stay alive- will that work on analogue ? Pardon this stupid question from a dinosaur. Merry Christmas to all and especially Accurascale buddies . Unfortunately Stay Alive is a DCC only possibility, but you will still benefit from the tractive performance, weight, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1466 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 1 minute ago, McC said: Unfortunately Stay Alive is a DCC only possibility, but you will still benefit from the tractive performance, weight, etc. I’m still ecstatic! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted December 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 Hi everyone, Just to let you know we're closed now till Jan 6th as per this post So, if you see any urgent points on the Manor (or anything else!) that you feel needs pointing out, please email it to support@accurascale.co.uk and we will take a look at it upon our return. Merry Christmas everyone! Fran 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted December 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Miss Prism said: It's the flare of the spoke to the front face of the boss. Doesn't look too far off to me looking at an enlargement of the bogie wheel - there is definitely a flare from the spoke to the wheel boss and at the tyre end - Edited December 24, 2021 by The Stationmaster 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 One thing people pick out on earlier Hornby locomotives I'm afraid, it looks like the axles are a 'little prominent' shall we say ... unusual for A/S. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted December 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 1 hour ago, atom3624 said: One thing people pick out on earlier Hornby locomotives I'm afraid, it looks like the axles are a 'little prominent' shall we say ... unusual for A/S. Al. As per posts above and the blog they are samples and the production axles will be fully blackened and polished down. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, McC said: As per posts above and the blog they are samples and the production axles will be fully blackened and polished down. Go and enjoy Christmas! ps nice Manor! 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffers Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Just a simple question. Have Erlestoke Manor on order, DCC-Ready, and am contemplating which decoder to install when it arrives. The blurb suggests that Stay-Alive caps are fitted but is this applicable to just the sound version or will the DCC-Ready version have them fitted? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 21/12/2021 at 10:44, Accurascale Fran said: Perhaps when we publish videos of it running in the new year, or when they arrive and are on the shelves, you can make your mind up then? Cheers! Fran Will that will include a non DCC one running as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted January 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, geoffers said: Just a simple question. Have Erlestoke Manor on order, DCC-Ready, and am contemplating which decoder to install when it arrives. The blurb suggests that Stay-Alive caps are fitted but is this applicable to just the sound version or will the DCC-Ready version have them fitted? Thanks. DCC stay alive banks are fitted as standard to all of our locomotives. 1 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted January 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, confused said: Will that will include a non DCC one running as well? We will be showcasing both DC running and DCC sound features. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, McC said: We will be showcasing both DC running and DCC sound features. Thank you, us DC only users often seem to be forgotten, despite my local shop saying 90% of loco sales are DC only. Now black or green, hmmm. Edited January 4, 2022 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, confused said: Now black or green, hmmm. Both. 2 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 4, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2022 28 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Both. ....and one going backwards and another forwards; that makes a fine set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted January 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2022 Santa brought a copy of Neil Parkhouse’s latest Gloucestershire tome …. A gold mine as always. Several shots of Manors at Gloucester in 65 including a double header with 7813 and 3500 gal tender with GWR on tender plus 7808 with 4000 gal tender. Great stuff! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maico Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 2 hours ago, McC said: DCC stay alive banks are fitted as standard to all of our locomotives. Does the sound version work on DC like the Deltic seems to ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted January 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2022 1 minute ago, maico said: Does the sound version work on DC like the Deltic seems to ? Absolutely, another standard feature of all of our locomotives. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 24/12/2021 at 11:27, McC said: Unfortunately Stay Alive is a DCC only possibility, but you will still benefit from the tractive performance, weight, etc. 38 minutes ago, McC said: Absolutely, another standard feature of all of our locomotives. Eh, which is correct, as a DC user only, how would sound work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted January 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2022 1 minute ago, confused said: Eh, which is correct, as a DC user only, how would sound work? Stay-alive only works on AC power (ie: DCC) With a sound chip installed, the loco will run on DC and DCC, and on DC, will provide chuffing sound when running, and 'random' squeal and whistles, which are not controllable. Hope that helps 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 37 minutes ago, McC said: 1/ Stay-alive only works on AC power (ie: DCC) 2/ With a sound chip installed, the loco will run on DC and DCC, and on DC, will provide chuffing sound when running, and 'random' squeal and whistles, which are not controllable. I am a DC Luddite. 1/ Understand that. 2/ Never heard of this before, would a sound chip only work on any makes DCC ready locos? For me sound was the only benefit of DCC. I am fascinated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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