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Referring to the video above its the same design as the old Lima version that uses the glazing to keep the to keep the body chassis proportion. The 2 screw posts keep it together. Mike

I think you will find the glazing unit is needed to keep the body at the correct height on the chassis. Mike

Back in the 80's before the advent of the Hornby Super HST I re-motored and fitted lights to my Lima model. It will pull 12 coaches at a scale 125+mph (OK I don't need 12 coaches). When the V4 sound chips arrived I fitted a couple of spare V3.5's. You may be interested in these photos as a pointer. The motor is a Cannon and the power car speaker is bespoke. The model does not look out of place running with the Hornby super detailed HST. Mike

Try putting a resistance across the the motor wires. Mike

Which decoder are you using. Check if AUX 1 is listed in the function/CV list. If so use that output. Mike

If you have a Lokprogrammer you can read the decoder type or maybe the vendor could tell you. Mike

I think you will find the Hall had/has 6 foot driving wheels. Mike

I would recommend Specsavers to anyone. I tried all of the high-street and local opticians but returned to Specsavers. The service and attention plus quality of the goods exceeded the others. Mike

Nick, thanks for that, Amazon did phone me back. Mike

Has any member tried to contact Amazon by telephone, if so do you have a number. The website is devoid of any contact details, not even an email address. Mike

A pity DJM did not just get the job done, the 3D's look very good (TME).

Silicon grease is safe to use on plastics and it does not clog up the gears due to the silicon. Use it sparingly.

A full description of all the functions available on the ESU V4 and V5 is shown on the ESU website under "Full Throttle".

I don't understand your comment ???. CDU's do not reduce power as per your point 2, they are designed to boost it, e.g. to throw a Peco or similar solenoid point motor that requires additional volts, however the "green" Peco solenoid will operate with 12 volts. A step down device such as a transformer is needed to reduce power. The importance of the point switching device needs to be considered and highlighted, a biased off switch is needed to avoid cooking the solenoid once it is thrown. An on/off switch will probably "cook" the solenoid as there is no means of cutting off the power.

A CDU boosts the supply, not reduce it.

Reading your OP it would appear to be a CV problem. You say you cannot identify the decoders but most manufacturers use different colours, for example Bachmann are blue. Have you tried resetting the decoders to default, this can be done by setting CV8 to 8. To me your problem appears to be the speed curve is not linear, a reset should correct this.

Zimo have produced a new MS Series sound decoder. It's announced on the Zimo forum by Phil Sutton. It is a high specification decoder and by all accounts will be priced as the MX range. Extract from the Zimo forum. Allowable track voltage 10 to 35 Volts Continuous motor current 1.2 Amp Peak motor current (20 sec) 2.5 Amp Continuous current on function outputs 0.8 Amp Sound sample memory 128 Mbit (360 sec at 16 bit/22kHz) Number of independent sound channels 16 (polyphonic) Sound amplifier output (sinus) 3 Watt Speaker impedance (one or more) 4 to 8 Ohm Sound sampling rates (can be mixed) 11, 22 (default), 44 kHz Energy storage (stay alive) direct connection Regulated to 16 Volts Multi-protocol data formats Mfx, DCC, MM, Analogue (inc. RailCom) Low noise Back-EMF motor control 20 or 40 kHz (and adjustable 30-150 Hz) Model motor compatibility All DC types (inc. Coreless and ‘Pancake’) I look forward to playing with one. Mike

Thanks Trailrage, mission accomplished. Mike

I have removed the body from the chassis and now want to remove the cab. I can see the grove where the cab is fitted, is it pushed upwards or downwards. It is very tight in both directions. Any advice gratefully received. Mike

Richard, I don't have Bifs decoders but I'm pretty certain there would be sound slots for both the dynamic and independent brake in his programmes and would be allocated a F key. Most applications of brake squeal apply when the loco comes to a stop and again has a sound slot. Not all locos have dynamic braking, DB applies to the traction motors where applicable and slows the train down to idle when the function key is applied and speeds up on release. Its worth checking the prototype for a particular model. Mike

I believe the sound files are needed to add the independent brake files to the programme, then it is a matter of allocating a F key. Mike

I have found the service from Rail Exclusive to be second to none. Mike

Great organisation to deal with, nothing is too much trouble. A very satisfied customer. I would recommend to all and their prices are competitive. Mike

Ian, Your browser can be set up to delete all cookies at the end of the session. Mike

Keith, I have applied static grass to my baseboards with the electronics in place on the underside including servos. However I do not switch on any of the systems such as the DCC or auxiliary power only because I do not want to short out. Just make sure you protect the points etc. in the same manner you would as when ballast laying. Mike