RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted September 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi George In you position, I.e.not having too many locos, then DCC is the way to go. You can always add sound at a later date. Certainly the diesel sounds are much better than most of the steam. I think partly because it is easier to record diesel sounds direct from the actual loco. Not so easy with the steam locos. Plus of course much more difficult to synchronise the wheel motion / cylinders with a steam loco. Most of the steam sounds ive heard do not allow for coasting etc. Sure that one day this will get sorted. My only comment is the cost. I appreciate that production costs for the sound files is expensive, but the costs do not appear to be coming down as more decoders are sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi George In you position, I.e.not having too many locos, then DCC is the way to go. You can always add sound at a later date. Certainly the diesel sounds are much better than most of the steam. I think partly because it is easier to record diesel sounds direct from the actual loco. Not so easy with the steam locos. Plus of course much more difficult to synchronise the wheel motion / cylinders with a steam loco. Most of the steam sounds ive heard do not allow for coasting etc. Sure that one day this will get sorted. My only comment is the cost. I appreciate that production costs for the sound files is expensive, but the costs do not appear to be coming down as more decoders are sold. Morning Richard, I'm hijacking Georges thread as I think we have got through to him, haahha just had a chat to George and he's sticking to DCC, he just needs to sort out his point motors and wiring now and he will be a happy bunny. Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Morning Lads, Yes l get fed up when things go wrong and do silly things like smash it all up or sell the layout, but l have have a kick up the bottom from those who know, and feel much better now hahahaha Just need to know where all the wires go to on the tortoise, like the green frog and the black and red wire from the point, ??? Heeeeeeeeeeeeelp hahahaha as l say electrics are not my cup of tes...... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Morning George, I think the only answer is to tempt the Bodge to visit! HaHaHa. Perhaps you can resolve the point motor situation at the show this weekend? Good luck mate, you are on the home straight now, Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted September 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi George. There are decent enough wiring instructions in the box of Tortoise motors and as the polarity switch is built into them, they are a damned sight easier to wire up than Peco and the like (I hate the clip on polarity switches that you have to buy separately for Peco motors). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hello Jock, No No No l will keep Bodgit away from 'Ashcombe' as he is a very bad influence on my pocket, hahahaha l have already bought a 9f No 92192 and tonight l have bought another N class No 31806 BR lined Black with a DCC chip fitted, Broke George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hello Jason, Thanks very much for the info mate, nice to know there is some great help and tips from the gang when you need it , also might have a bash at binghams couplings ? have you seen them yet ? George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Coming along nicely George. I'm another who doesn't really like DCC sound and although my Speedlow layout is DCC I don't intend on having any sound fitted diesels of my own as its more about the freight stock and shunting and marshalling for me. Catch you soon on the 192 sometime! Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Hello Paul, Thanks for dropping in, Yes l really do not like digital steam sounds, they are not very realistic to me at all just a chuff chuff, must admit l do like the diesel sounds they seem to capture the sound very well, Bodgit (Andy) came up a while ago with a class 27 to run on 'Ashcombe' for a day and it was great really enjoyed that sound, maybe my next venture will be modern image with diesel sounds hahaha who knows / Take care George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted September 12, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2014 George, packed the figures to show you tomorrow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Hi Richard, Cheers see you tomorrow.. Geoe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 New allocation at 'Ashcombe' in the form of Ex-GWR 45XX in BR Green, for local passenger services, rests in the sidings behind the signal box... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 New allocation at 'Ashcombe' in the form of Ex-GWR 45XX in BR Green, for local passenger services, rests in the sidings behind the signal box... Now that's nice, WE just need to sort out what WERE doing coupling wise this weekend mate, you need to get rid of the MONSTROSITY of a front coupling for something less obtrusive, but what? I have had Kadee and used them on the front but there not perfect. Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 George, Hope you and all the other RMwebbers that are going tomorrow have a fantastic day. Although I can't be there, I know that Jaz will post lots of lovely images to show what I've missed. I guess that Bodge will have the Box Brownie out as well HaHaHa! I know you'll try to make sure Andy doesn't overdo things, he sounds so excited at the moment, it's a joy to observe after all his recent troubles! I'll think of you guys tomorrow - look out for the sin of temptation creeping in or your wallet is sure to suffer! Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Hi Bodgit, As you say the coupling really spoils the picture, will look around tomorrow to see whats on offer ? George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Hello Jock, Yes l guess there will be loads of pictures taken, so sorry you can't be there, maybe next year... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Hello Paul, Thanks for dropping in, Yes l really do not like digital steam sounds, they are not very realistic to me at all just a chuff chuff, must admit l do like the diesel sounds they seem to capture the sound very well, Bodgit (Andy) came up a while ago with a class 27 to run on 'Ashcombe' for a day and it was great really enjoyed that sound, maybe my next venture will be modern image with diesel sounds hahaha who knows / Take care George Hi George, yep the digital steam sounds haven't quite got there yet in terms of realism. I do like diesel sounds but the repetition of them often plays havoc with my digital hearing aids and as nice as a 37 or 47 sounds ticking over they will start to get on my wick sooner than later lol! So hence not really bothered too much about sound-fitted diesels on Speedlow but if a guest loco was to appear at a show then I might just warm to it a bit. See you tomorrow perhaps amongst the crowds at RMWeb Live. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Evening George, hope you got home safe and thanks for coming down today for the trip to Coventry. Are you ordering that 33 Sound modual now, hahhah? Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Morning George, Sounds like you and Andy had a great time at Coventry, did the wallet get damaged in the process? Really pleased for you guys, Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Morning Jock, Yes the wallet got a bit of a bashing again, hahaha bought a Heljan 33 in blue for another project...... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Morning Gang, Well me and the Baron had a really good day out at the RMWeb live show, met up with a lot of RMWebbers at last and put faces to names etc etc, bought a few things for 'Ashcombe' as well... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 A Blue 33 George - Sounds good, tell us more Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hi George lovely to meet at RMlive on Saturday. Sorry it was so fleeting. When I said I needed to catch up I was not expecting 51 pages... . Am sure it will be a pleasure strolling thru. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hello Bob, The Crompton 33 needs re-numbering so that will be the job for today, plus have decided to build my own track so spend a bit on the materials needed, just down-loaded templot, its all go here at the moment, hahaha George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Good Morning Jaz, Like wise it was great meeting you too, shame we couldn't have talked for longer may be next time ? it was really great to put faces to names at long last, George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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