Pierre Le Brun

My intention is to position my 3 Aspect Signal somewhere near the turnout into the sidings. I have semaphore signals on both the main lines, not shown in photo. Any thoughts as to where I can position it? I know this won't be prototypical but I want to make use of it for my sidings.

Decided not to repair the spring plungers myself as it's a bit of a faff. Sent back my 3 month old 15xx for repair. Rapido Customer service was good, completed a simple warranty form and returned with prepaid label. Wait to see what happens.

A YouTube session on how to replace the spring plunger units on the 15xx would be good. Unless I've missed it I'm surprised that there isn't one out there 🫣

Agreed, I have a separate DC plug for Lights & Sound module. The Gaugemaster DC auxiliary doesn't work either.

I also bought a Gaugemaster Twin Track controller. Quick comparison between my Gaugemaster & Morley. Gaugemaster is half the size all steel and more robust. Morley is mostly plastic with aluminium front. The Morley has additional controls on long leads. I did find the Gaugemaster D had the edge on slowing and starting. Hand held Morley controllers are great for youngsters. If I had to keep only one it would be the Gaugemaster (but my wife likes the look of the Morley) Later I tried running my Gaugemaster scenic Sound module from the Morley 12v dc auxiliary connection, it produced a stuttering sound. So its not a smooth DC output. Haven't tried the Gaugemaster auxiliary yet.

Hi I've just taken delivery of my Morley controller and connected it up to my small N gauge Layout. I found the start up, slowing down and stopping to be very good. I bought the Crawler version. So far I'd give it a thumbs up. I also like the auxiliary power for lights etc which is DC. My Gaugemaster Combi's auxiliary was AC and caused me problems with Led's.

I've ordered the same controller. I'm not in a hurry to receive it, I think these day's we expect almost next day shipping. Understandably It makes sense for a small manufacturing business to send out in batches or set days. Unfortunately their website isn't the best and they could mention delivery times.

I ordered a Morley controller 5 days ago as it has more spec than a Gauge master. The only thing is how long do they take to post out? I gather they are not fast.

Looking for a Black Tender Body for my Hornby J15. Early or late crest. Adverts been on a while but still looking for a Tender body, not the chassis.

I've just completed a Lego Build Tank Engine(of sorts). The loco is motorised with the battery in the tender. The Loco is L scale. Not sure what the tank engine equates to real life(answers on a postcard) 😁

A pleasure helping out Phil.

I have aquired an Iphone 8 speaker and was considering using it on one of my locos. The problem I have is that it has 3 tabs for soldering. Two tabs are next to each other and a third at the opposite end of the speaker. Any idea what tabs I use for soldering?

This week I removed a laisdcc decoder, which never worked, from my Smokey Joe and replaced it with a Gaugemaster Ruby Decoder. I had previously removed the capacitor and resistor from the motor. I can now run Smokey Joe with the new decoder at a realistic speed and not like a scalextric car.

Agreed the shop said there was a 3% failure rate and I assumed they meant just TTS. They are not tested by the store before sending to customers as the packs are sealed unlike loksound which are tested (like the Railcar sound you sent me Richard).

Having purchased a TTS decoder this week for another loco and returned it as the sound didn't work I've decided not too go down this line. I would fit a Howes or similar sound decoder as I've never had a problem with them.

I've not had a problem previously with decoders though they have been top end sound decoders and tested . I think I will steer clear of TTS in future unless factory fitted.

I had looked at that previously. As it's a new loco I didn't particularly want to modify the tender but I think that would be my only option as there isn't much space. It does seem strange that Hornby provide the space for the obligatory speaker and no room for the decoder. Ironically I had to return my TTS decoder today as on testing the sound didn't work though the loco was running. I've asked for a replacement dcc decoder instead of a sound decoder.

I'm struggling fitting TTS in the tender of the J15. The speaker fits great in the designated space underneath the weight on the floor. However the decoder body is where I'm struggling to fit inside the tender. Doesn't appear to be enough space. Anyone had experience of fitting a TTS in a J15 or a work around. One option is to possibly fit a smaller speaker and have the decoder where the speaker should go, but not sure.

I've lost the small single screw that secures the chassis to the body of the DMU. After going over the carpet with a magnet I've had no success. If anyone has a spare or know of a supplier it would be great.

I think it may also be perspective issue. I run my locos on an oval of Kato track rather than a model layout. On the oval track locos possibly look slower running than at the same speed on a layout, if that makes sense.

Thanks, I had more of a problem with my Bachmann Class 43 and Dapol 52 which were running slowly. I've sorted the class 43 by changing CV2-2, CV5-255, CV53 - 140, CV54-10, CV55-10. Dapol 52 better at CV5-255.

Thanks Richard, the Express Parcels Railcar speed is fine.

Autotuned using cv54. Will need to check on track.

No I haven't, will take a look at the manual.