BR(S) Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Had another model of 79975 arrive today from Hattons this time. It has exactly the same issue with the model shorting when a dcc chip is fitted.? It all runs ok on dc, having been run in for recommended time. When dc plugs put back in it works again. Definately not the Bachmann 21pin decoder as i have tried a few diferent ones and they work in other models. Pcb not touching any metal sufaces and cannot see anything that can cause a short. Am I doing something wrong? Has anyone else had this issue with the model as I can't find any reference to it.? Thanks in advance. Best wishes Colin This might be of use if you're happy to change over the plugs: http://www.kayhernan.com/decoder-problems/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinjamesporter Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 This might be of use if you're happy to change over the plugs: http://www.kayhernan.com/decoder-problems/ Hi BR(S), Thanks for the link that solved the issue. Its all running fine now. Best wishes Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Hi BR(S), Thanks for the link that solved the issue. Its all running fine now. Best wishes Colin Excellent news. It's always a pain having to send things back when there might be a simple fix. With nearly 25,000 RMweb members now, someone's bound to come up with the answer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45609 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Has anyone else had this issue with the model as I can't find any reference to it.? Erm...yes and fried a decoder because of it this evening. As the info on the Kay Hernan link suggest Heljan obviously have a factory assembly issue that is not being picked up by DC test running. Would help if the wiring was correctly colour coded. 2 sets of black and red wires coming out of a blind hole (one set connected to motor and one set connected to pickups) is just asking for trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sorry if I've missed this somewhere, but has any explanation been forthcoming about the massive delay to all but the first version of the OO scale AC railbus, and is there any sign when the others will appear? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Sorry if I've missed this somewhere, but has any explanation been forthcoming about the massive delay to all but the first version of the OO scale AC railbus, and is there any sign when the others will appear? Delay? Several versions of the AC Cars railbus appeared way back last year (light green satin, light green glossy, dark green syp all appeared). Some sold out very quickly and no second batch has yet been produced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Sorry if I've missed this somewhere, but has any explanation been forthcoming about the massive delay to all but the first version of the OO scale AC railbus, and is there any sign when the others will appear? Delay? Several versions of the AC Cars railbus appeared way back last year (light green satin, light green glossy, dark green syp all appeared). Some sold out very quickly and no second batch has yet been produced. Here are the four versions produced in OO gauge: http://www.ehattons.com/48130/Heljan_8800_Railcar_W79975_in_BR_light_green_with_speed_whiskers_semi_gloss_finish/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/48129/Heljan_8801_Railcar_W79976_in_BR_light_green_livery_with_speed_whiskers_Matt_finish/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/48128/Heljan_8802_Railcar_W79977_in_BR_dark_green_livery_with_small_yellow_warning_panels_white_c/StockDetail.aspx http://www.ehattons.com/48127/Heljan_8803_Railcar_W79978_in_BR_dark_green_livery_with_speed_whiskers/StockDetail.aspx There does seem to be some conflicting info about availability. For example, the Hatton's links suggest they have been and gone but Kernow Models suggest some are still to come (e.g. expected during March 2015: http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/35493/8803_Heljan_AC_Cars_Railbus_number_W79978). With all the Heljan railbuses that have come on to the market, is everyone talking about the same ones? I know the Park Royal has been delayed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 OK - I'll re-phrase my question. Does anyone know why the other three AC railcars were produced in such a tiny batch that they haven't actually shown up as being available for more than a few minutes before they were sold out, whereas 8800 keeps re-appearing? This is not what usually happens with Heljan releases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2015 OK - I'll re-phrase my question. Does anyone know why the other three AC railcars were produced in such a tiny batch that they haven't actually shown up as being available for more than a few minutes before they were sold out, whereas 8800 keeps re-appearing? This is not what usually happens with Heljan releases. That seems to be the really relevant question. One or two versions appeared a good time back - none of the others seem to have. Heljan sometime later start advertising them as 'nearly all gone' or 'sold out' or whatever yet some - including mine - have still not appeared at retailers. Now I appreciate that 'manufacturers' suffer delays and that these can vary from item to item depending on which factory is doing the work for them in China and even, I expect, on the degree of sub-contracting by that factory but it strikes me as odd that something should be about to vanish from the market before it has even been delivered to all retailers who have it on order. Are Heljan also doing a bit of Hornby style 'rationing' and not saying anything? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 This from today's Kernow newsletter regarding 8802: "We are expecting this Heljan Railbus anyday now! We don't know when the rest are due but hopefully this one will tide you over! Click on the image below to see it on our website:" http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/product/35492/8802_Heljan_AC_Cars_Railbus_number_W79977 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I was dithering about buying one for my current project, that I'll get round to starting a topic on sometime. I fancied a matt light green one, but Hattons only had the semi-gloss one, with all the others showing as on order. The quantity in stock of the semi-gloss ones was getting rather low, so I ended up buying one rather than missing out completely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90rob Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The light green matt finish W79976 is showing as in stock on the Hattons website now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37079 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi there, Bit of an odd question but I recently took delivery of the 8801 version and it seems very slow - I've since run it in for 2 hours without much change. It is difficult to quantify 'slow' I guess, but the top speed is less then both the Hornby Sentinel and the Bachmann 03 tested with it, and significantly slower than any other Heljan diesels I've had previously. Should I return it as defective? It otherwise runs nicely, very smooth and quiet. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi there, Bit of an odd question but I recently took delivery of the 8801 version and it seems very slow - I've since run it in for 2 hours without much change. It is difficult to quantify 'slow' I guess, but the top speed is less then both the Hornby Sentinel and the Bachmann 03 tested with it, and significantly slower than any other Heljan diesels I've had previously. Should I return it as defective? It otherwise runs nicely, very smooth and quiet. Mike Sounds a bit suspect. I have three, two ACs and a WMD, and they all run well and have a pretty fair top speed (55mph was max allowed for the real thing although they could go faster). I have known tight bearings to be problem on Heljan mechanisms. Might be worth seeing if you can get it exchanged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 W79978 (Heljan code 8803) newly in stock at Rails: https://railsofsheffield.com/railcar-ac-cars-w79978-br-dark-green-8803-JJJA19118.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Finally, after what seems an eternity. got my sticky mitts on W79977 Dark green SYP white roofed version from CMC today. And very nice it is too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SJR Posted May 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2015 Mine arrived from Liverpool this morning. Seven days from posting, a credit to Royal Mail and NZ Post. Fought to remove the body for decoder installation. A couple of bits came away from the underframe during this process; easily reattached with a drop of superglue . An hours running has resulted in a very smooth running model looking for a Western branch line to run on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benachie Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 A couple of links about Sc79979's early days. Arriving in Scotland http://www.railcar.co.uk/type/ac-cars-railbus/scottish-arrival.php Moving to Ayrshire http://railcar.co.uk/type/acbus/acbus-6.html Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
56038 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Hopefully this is useful.... having renumbered my (7mm) AC Railbus to SC79979 I've also changed the destination blinds (as per on Page 4 of this post). Font I've used is Calibri (body) size 9 - CAPS White / Bold with black background. To get the background beyond just the text; enter several spaces, your text, more spaces - you may notice that there's no black background appearing..... so enter a full stop and the black background magically appears! Cut to size and it fits in nicely. I was going for Glenagles and Comrie, but Gleneagles is a long name..... so changed it for Crieff. Perth is obviously also a good fit. Anybody going for SC79979 in it's later days can at least have Ayr at one end, although hopefully not rostering for the Dalmellington turn! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted October 26, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2015 The Ayrshire ones alo ran Beith-Lugton on the branch, which is how mine will be destined Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I've been watching the 0 gauge version for some time but didn't like the original price. It's on sale now at Rails and Tower for between 295 and 299. Mines on the way. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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