charliepetty Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I might of missed it but what provisions have been made for dcc as I know you asked about 21pin or the new type. Richard This has always been a stumbling block! Looks or loads of room for DCC? We went for looks. The unit has an 8Pin NMRA Socket, space is very limited and is a bastard to get to!!! A bit of dismantling of the unit as the seating/cast floor has to be taken out first, the electrics are in the trailor car as without the motor there is space!!. Suggest a mini decoder or a ESU Micro sound decoder, the sound file has been done for next years DCC Sound Versions. Any takers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Id get a mini decoder for the new releases coming soon. Would be very interested as was intending on putting DCC sound into the ones Im getting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I got to have a close look at the units at St Andrews and see them running. They are a stunning model, well worth waiting for with levels of detail not seen before. The lighting is very good and when ready will be adding sound to the Northern unit I will be getting. The packaging also looks smart and the units run well. Hope they are a success for you both. All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I got to have a close look at the units at St Andrews and see them running. They are a stunning model, well worth waiting for with levels of detail not seen before. The lighting is very good and when ready will be adding sound to the Northern unit I will be getting. The packaging also looks smart and the units run well. Hope they are a success for you both. All the best Mark Expecting the shipment from China to be hear for late September. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 This has always been a stumbling block! Looks or loads of room for DCC? We went for looks. The unit has an 8Pin NMRA Socket, space is very limited and is a bastard to get to!!! A bit of dismantling of the unit as the seating/cast floor has to be taken out first, the electrics are in the trailor car as without the motor there is space!!. Suggest a mini decoder or a ESU Micro sound decoder, the sound file has been done for next years DCC Sound Versions. Any takers. When you say dcc sound versions do you mean the early versions have no provision for a speaker as such and the later ones will, or do you mean your planning a dcc s on fitted version? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 When you say dcc sound versions do you mean the early versions have no provision for a speaker as such and the later ones will, or do you mean your planning a dcc s on fitted version? David The DCC bit is fiddly due to the design of the Full Interior Layout, all 144s & 143s have 8Pin sockets and a speaker area with Pre Drilled holes but fitting is in the Non powered car as there is no room when the Motor, Gearboxes & Cardan Shafts are in the way! Honest!!! And 8Pin connector connects the units together, the interior lighting is constant on DCC and has to be rewired if you require DCC Switchable. All Running Lights (Back & Front) are switchable on DCC. Future models after October will be DCC Fitted & DCC Sound Fitted, but the Northern Blue ones are running out so they might not get fitted with sound. We are currently working on the the Class 143 Arriva Trains Wales & First Great Western. The Launch on some we are flying in is Manchester Show & BRM Peterborough in October. Charlie 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks for the speedy answer Charlie David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks for the speedy answer Charlie David ANY MORE QUESTIONS Please ask now that Dapol Dave has left the building! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Work on our 143 is progressing, an all new new seating unit is yet to complete as there is different seating arrangements in the Class 143. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineWizards Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've just ordered mine from Kernow. The reviews sound great and I'm very much looking forward to its arrival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've just ordered mine from Kernow. The reviews sound great and I'm very much looking forward to its arrival. Shipping out is planned during October. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 3, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2013 There's at least one 144 heading to Kent for the weekend............. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven156 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 My Current Account is some £110 odds lighter today after a transaction from DC Kits/DE Video........... can't be long now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hi Charlie, Is there any chance of doing a class 142 at some point? Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hi Charlie, Is there any chance of doing a class 142 at some point? Cheers Peter. I broached the subject in posts #527-#530. He was a tease about it but didn't seem to rule it out! (in chocolate and cream livery when you do one please) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
43179 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) (in chocolate and cream livery when you do one please) I'll agree with that the 142 seems most logical as its pretty much the same chassis... and squillions of liveries to play with. Jon Edited October 5, 2013 by 43179 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 HI All Exactly the same chassis with different step positions and a water tank under the toilet instead of in the roof as per the 144 143. Now three years ago I would not have known about detail differences like that. Regards Arran 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I broached the subject in posts #527-#530. He was a tease about it but didn't seem to rule it out! (in chocolate and cream livery when you do one please) Thanks I missed that, though it wasn't really a yes. Maybe we need to keep asking Charlie! I will two in early Provincial liv then I can bin my Hornby ones and just to help things along a nice Orange Manchester PTE job. Pretty Pleeeease. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium richierich Posted October 6, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yes 144s have a BREL underframes, which is doubt a very similar underframe used on the 142. A 142 to the same standard would be quite something. Plus plenty of variations and liveries to work upon too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james-htfc Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks I missed that, though it wasn't really a yes. Maybe we need to keep asking Charlie! I will two in early Provincial liv then I can bin my Hornby ones and just to help things along a nice Orange Manchester PTE job. Pretty Pleeeease. Cheers Peter. From the horses mouth: "No plans fo a 3 Car unit, just a ALL NEW 142!" in an email last month! Will hopefully put an end to Hornby's offering which now has a RRP of £100! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 From the horses mouth: "No plans fo a 3 Car unit, just a ALL NEW 142!" in an email last month! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 If so, paydays Thursday... where do I put my order into for a FNW/FGW one! Now, do they come with realistic bounce / fgw 'shopping trolley mode? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Northern Rail class 144 duly ordered... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 A northern purple and northern WY red 144 bought today from Arcadia Models, Shaw (who has more in stock). Can't wait to get them running. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Would appreciate those who buy them putting up some pictures and a comment on running quality, DCC fitting and so on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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