All,
I'm happily taking my time to build an O gauge version of Newhamd Goods Depot (Truro, Cornwall) based on the track plans I found for about 1901. I've compromised a lot on the pointwork due to what I had available, space and what I could buy. It's basically a shunting layout to play on. Nuff on that bit.
A few years ago I decided that Dingham sutocouplers would be a good idea so I bought enough for all my wagons (20 of them) and my locos (currently 13 of these). I also bought loads of elctromagnets.
Finally, as it's so cold in the loft this winter I have bitten the bullet and started the conversion process. I did the wagons, a mix of Dapol, Skytrex and Minerva (a two kit built). The first ones were tricky but eventually I did them all.
Now I'm doing the locos.
A mix of RTR's again, mostly Dapol Terriers, other Dapol things (57xx, 14xx, Sentinels), An Ixion Fowler DM and a Heljan Class 5 diesel. Strange mix, but the rolling stock is definately for a Type 1 layout - I'll run what I like).
So, the search for advice...
I've done the Sentinels (easy, relatively speaking, after the wagon experience). But now I'm looking in dread at the rest of the locos.
Does anyone have any sagacious words for fitting Dinghams to the locos before I get stuck in? All my locos are DCC and apart from the Ixion Fowler all have Sound.
Cheers
Anthony