brittannia Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Number 190 duly arrived yesterday, not unpacked yet, but read booklet, one point it advises to keep the model coupled at all times if possible, I do this with all my multi car models, I use White Electrical Trunking to keep the models in and it can be bought from any DIY [ B&Q in my case] or electrical store ,it is easy to cut to size and fits 00 models perfectly, you can have it fully enclosed with the top clip part when not in use and the models slide out easily on to the track work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitmen Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 To keep me going until mine arrives can you guys who have their apt-e please post some photos and vids ,thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitmen Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Number 190 duly arrived yesterday, not unpacked yet, but read booklet, one point it advises to keep the model coupled at all times if possible, I do this with all my multi car models, I use White Electrical Trunking to keep the models in and it can be bought from any DIY [ B&Q in my case] or electrical store ,it is easy to cut to size and fits 00 models perfectly, you can have it fully enclosed with the top clip part when not in use and the models slide out easily on to the track work. What length do I need? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitmen Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 My most unusual train in my collection is the Krukenberg in n_gauge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovelto Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 What length do I need? I understand from Sandra that it is 48" long - not that I have seen mine yet 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitmen Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 My most unusual train in my collection is the Krukenberg in n_gauge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 What length do I need? B&Q sell them in standard lengths approximately 8ft long just cut down to size Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed83a Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Hi all. Finally got mine assembled this morning with a slightly thick head! Bit of a but if you persist it will happen. Problem for me is that it won't go all the way round my track because the nose fouls against the end wall of the shed. So it will be restricted to short high speed runs. Bit like the real thing. One query, is there a way to turn off the lights inside tc1 and tc2 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Do we have an idea yet of when the non-sound one are being despatched? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish1068 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Locomotion models say the models are now in stock, I've a DCC ready one ordered and paid in full, does anyone know pick up arrangements from Shildon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitmen Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Locomotion models say the models are now in stock, I've a DCC ready one ordered and paid in full, does anyone know pick up arrangements from Shildon? I e-mailed them the other day with this question but got no reply,suppose they're busy posting the sound ones? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitmen Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Do we have an idea yet of when the non-sound one are being despatched? I think the non sound ones are due to arrive April and may be ready end of April? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted March 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2016 Locomotion models say the models are now in stock, I've a DCC ready one ordered and paid in full, does anyone know pick up arrangements from Shildon? Ring and ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted March 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25, 2016 I received a newsletter from Locomotion Models earlier this week, which answers some of the recent questions here. They explain, they are at York this weekend. Patience. - Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60800 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Very happy with mine, arrived last night but it does require a bit of persuasion to assemble. Whilst I'm still with the same layout, a signal, tunnel mouth and a building need moving. Very surprised about the sound, erm I think I need some ear defenders as it was about as loud as the VC-10 I was stood next to a few weekends ago. I haven't started with the full startup sequence yet as I don't think the foundations of the house can take it! An amazing job done by all on this project and the engineering is just astounding, I must admit that when I saw the wheel flanges for the first time, I was a bit uneasy about running it fast over my point work but it honestly is a work of art. I don't know if I'll just buy a powercar or a set, but I cannot wait for the Prototype HST. To whoever first put it down on paper that the APT-E was to be produced in 4mm scale, Thankyou. Thankyou for producing what I remember being the silent (mostly green) silver bullet that I saw at York as a kid, half hidden under those tents Cheers, 60800 Edited March 25, 2016 by 60800 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitmen Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I received a newsletter from Locomotion Models earlier this week, which answers some of the recent questions here. They explain, they are at York this weekend. Patience. - Richard. Still doesn't answer about picking one up in person or the dc ready but I'm sure all will be revealed soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Some potential good news for the 'Mr Tilt Fan Club'. If things turn out OK I should be at the York Show on Sunday and Monday, but there's no chance of me making Saturday, sorry. It's not 100% sorted yet, but we're working on it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 You have a fan club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotionatShildon Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ok - just got home now from setting up the stand at York show for this weekend so I won't be at the museum until Tuesday . We managed to get some of the sound versions out this week and the priority, starting Tuesday is to start sending out the dcc ready versions. Please be patient...I haven't had a day off in nearly 3 weeks and both Stuart and I have been at work from 7.00 am trying our best to keep up with balance payments and upgrades as well as preparing for shows and sending out models as best we can. You will get your models as quickly as possible. Cheers Sandra 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitmen Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ok - just got home now from setting up the stand at York show for this weekend so I won't be at the museum until Tuesday . We managed to get some of the sound versions out this week and the priority, starting Tuesday is to start sending out the dcc ready versions. Please be patient...I haven't had a day off in nearly 3 weeks and both Stuart and I have been at work from 7.00 am trying our best to keep up with balance payments and upgrades as well as preparing for shows and sending out models as best we can. You will get your models as quickly as possible. Cheers Sandra Thanks for info ,will we get emails for those who are picking up in person or can we pick up from Shildon now? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Tilt Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 You have a fan club? So it would appear from the response here when I said I wasn't going to be at York..... However, that's all sorted now and I WILL be there on Sunday and Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I have finally put my sound APT-E together, after laying off the beer today, it wasn't simple to do by any means, but I have a BIG problem, it has a short and I really do not have a clue how to clear it, I put it together by reading the instruction book first, any help on this problem would be greatly appreciated :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy1692 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks for info ,will we get emails for those who are picking up in person or can we pick up from Shildon now?My Dad rang this week and arranged a pick up on Weds and to pay the balance.From hearing of how busy Sandra and co are id reccommend ringing and checking what best day/times areHth Jamed Edited March 25, 2016 by jessy1692 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_stevens Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Some potential good news for the 'Mr Tilt Fan Club'. If things turn out OK I should be at the York Show on Sunday and Monday, but there's no chance of me making Saturday, sorry. It's not 100% sorted yet, but we're working on it. Where do I join? How could we not want to follow a man involved in the production of the Deus ex Machine, so to speak! Luke 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidotrains Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 I have finally put my sound APT-E together, after laying off the beer today, it wasn't simple to do by any means, but I have a BIG problem, it has a short and I really do not have a clue how to clear it, I put it together by reading the instruction book first, any help on this problem would be greatly appreciated :-( I'm sorry to hear that! The best thing to do is to email Rapido through our web site and have Dan email or ring you back on Monday. What with it being the weekend and everyone at the York show, your best bet is to speak to Dan. Unless you can bring it to the York show and have Bill or Thomas look at it in person. A short can be caused by all sorts of things. It could be an axle bearing, it could be a connector, it could be an error in connecting the cars. It could be one of about 20 different reasons. "It has a short" is not enough information for Dan to diagnose the problem. You'll need to give him much more info. Best regards, Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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