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Is there a list somewhere of what disc headcodes were used ? thanks Roger

Will this be able to be sent to New Zealand ? We aren’t on the list of countries on the checkout sadly….. thanks Roger

Thanks for the replies, I’ll see what’s available locally and maybe try a couple of these types. roger

Hi all I am in the planning stages of a new portable layout. The layout will be continuous run, O gauge with 3 straight boards on the long sides and 3 curved boards at each end. I will be using my NCE 5 amp procab controller, probably used wired rather than the radio link. The plan is to have the controller base station on one of the long sides, wiring in each direction but not connected at the ends. I can think of two options for the power bus: 1. link each board with plugs and sockets, 2. have a separate bus wire with plugs off it into each board. I have two questions, is the separate bus wire a good idea ? To me it gets around relying on multiple plug and socket connections to supply power but does need splices in the cable to attach plug leads. What sort of plug and socket type would be best for a portable layout ? I’m currently leaning toward the DC power type but have no experience here. thanks for any suggestions Roger

A friend of mine shortened one and painted it grey to turn it into a Blue Circle Cement van. I’ll see if I can find a picture. Roger

I thought at first their email had been hacked and it was spam. Second thought it was AI generated ….. Roger

I just played that clip and next second had a wide eyed Inky arrive from across the room looking for a fight….. Roger

Sn3.5 ?

morning Looks like an NZR Hillside built Tr shunting tractor to me. Roger

Hi all I have an older class 121 unit with a 6 pin DCC socket which I’ve never used, and last night I tried fitting a secondhand chip to it. it all seemed to work except for the head code lights. If the unit is going to the right the head code lights at both ends light up, the right hand marker lights are white and left hand ones red. If going to the left the marker lights are white on the left, red on the right and the head code lights don’t work at all. I tried swapping the wires at the left hand end but that had the effect of lighting the second led at the left end as well as the right hand one, left direction had the left led dimly lit. is there a fault in the wiring, or what is happening. I’ve added a table below to make slightly more sense. thanks for any insights Roger

Thanks for the replies, I’ll start having a look at available small trailers Roger

Hi all as I contemplate selling my Ford Mondeo station wagon / estate and replacing with a smaller car I am wondering how sensible it is to transport an exhibition layout in a trailer. Given the extra vibration and general movement I presume that the layout would have to be firmly fixed and covered. is this a good idea or not ? thanks for any feedback Roger

Thanks for the thoughts, Timmy is eating well and happy so we’re just going to keep an eye on the wound. roger

Hi all May I ask if the collective wisdom considers this wound worthy of a visit to the V E T ? I’ve only just noticed it, a bit of fur missing and open wound, but Timmy is his usual purry self so I’m thinking we would just keep an eye it. Roger

Or Inky Rogrr