ed 66 plant Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Barry----I have a TCS DP2X-UK on order for this job--I think it will fit minus any weight removal. Will keep you posted. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymx5 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Thanks Ed. I will wait with baited breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed 66 plant Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Barry--I fitted the TCS chip in the M7 without having to remove the weight.It is a very small direct plug in minus any loom. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulaspinell Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I have fitted a Lenz Gold decoder with the tender weights removed as well, & insulation tape on the tender pickups connection, runs beautifully , I will see how this behaves without weights, if they need to be added, someone on this thread suggested taking the plastic coal insert out putting some weight in place then adding real coal on top, which seems a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 The TCS DP2X-UK drops straight in with no problems, no surgery & nothing removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Put a Lenz standard+ in mine without removing the weight. Edited to add :- Coiled the wires between the pick-ups, sticky padded the decoder over this and put insulation tape on the weight. Edited June 29, 2015 by JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I managed to get one of Hatton's DCR-8PIN-Direct to fit for those looking for a budget decoder solution. I have given the Dunkirque train a quick run around my layout, the loco managed to haul all three coaches up my incline which is steeper and 1:30 and has bends in it, with only a little wheel slipping. This is the only small loco I have capable of such a feat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Well - I live at the other end of the food chain in Canada.. So ... The Loco 700 has just arrived and I must say very impressed with its running capabilities in either direction. Slow, medium and fast... Compared to Bachmann, Hornby do have their gears sorted out. It is a smooth performer.. It managed all the many Peco electro-frog points - Including all the bumps where the N.A. Atlas track idea of 100 meets Peco's idea of 100... It pulled the test Maunsell coaches with consummate ease and overall I'm very impressed. My eyes don't see as well as they used to.. so as long as there are handrails.... I don't mind too much concerning the authenticity of how they are fixed Very nice model - I might even get another... However.. I was not that impressed with the latest Chinese invention - 'Air Glue'. Which was seemingly used to attach one of the tool boxes to the tender. (At least the packer had the good sense to throw it in the box for the purchaser to find...) But then I always open any Hornby offering with a tube of glue in my left hand - knowing that 50% of the time it will be needed Edited June 30, 2015 by Bill 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted June 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Great post.More of the same honesty and directness please. Edited June 30, 2015 by Ian Hargrave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Prometheus Posted July 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) For those who have not seen the Southern version..... Tony Edited July 1, 2015 by Prometheus 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted July 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thank you.That really does "sell" the model far better than than the images I have seen on both Hattons and Rails websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Following my review of the Hornby Drummond 700 Class, in BR Early Black Livery, here's a quick running session featuring her hauling a period BR mixed good rake.As can be seen she is a superb performer, handling rake of 13 mixed wagons with no issues, whilst running smoothly and silently at the same time. Hope you enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3K6VtIzYzc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thank you.That really does "sell" the model far better than than the images I have seen on both Hattons and Rails websites. So much so Ian, I'm thinking of changing my pre-order from the late BR version. Absolutely stunning model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 For those who have not seen the Southern version..... Tony There's lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted July 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2015 For those who have not seen the Southern version..... Tony Please tell me those ran on metals close to the GWR? I may be able to justify it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 There's lovely. Damn I know, my lovely boy...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2015 Please tell me those ran on metals close to the GWR? I may be able to justify it... Exeter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted July 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2015 So much so Ian, I'm thinking of changing my pre-order from the late BR version. Absolutely stunning model. Couldn't agree more.It's shortly to be my Black Motor of choice. It has character in spades with that gossamer like lining and lettering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted July 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2015 Exeter. Also Yeovil Town,Chard Junction ,Salisbury and Reading? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted July 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2015 Many thanks to all those who have posted images, it is a truly stunning model. Wallet is twitching again, I'd placed a preorder with Hattons and cancelled with my purge of Hattons preorders when they reneged on their price promise. Looks like one will be heading to South Devon in the next month or two. Hornby have a few contenders now for model of the year. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted July 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2015 Also Yeovil Town,Chard Junction ,Salisbury and Reading? Would any have got as far as Barnstaple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted July 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2015 Would any have got as far as Barnstaple? Yes - see picture at the bottom of this page - http://www.semgonline.com/steam/700class_01.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted July 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 2, 2015 That Southern one really is superb. There's a nice photo of 30316 (the Hornby weathered one) on page 18 of Sixties spotting days on the Southern Region (Strathwood), taken at Eastleigh in December 62 after withdrawal and fitted with a snow plough. Beyond my abilities but anyone planning a conversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr1949 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yes - see picture at the bottom of this page - http://www.semgonline.com/steam/700class_01.html One will shortly be entering North Cornwall to run on Trezeath, armed with my modelling licence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bedding Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Please tell me those ran on metals close to the GWR? I may be able to justify it... Offhand, between Winchester and Southampton would not stretch Rule 1 . And then there's Basingstoke. PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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