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Rails of Sheffield still have Standard class 4mt tank engines in stock for £79.50, which is cheaper than some second hand models I've seen advertised. https://railsofsheffield.com/products/27629/Bachmann-32-359a-oo-gauge-br-standard-class-4mt-tank-80092-br-black-early-emblem-2-6-4-tank-locomotive?utm_source=Mailing+List&utm_campaign=0966c7a7e2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_29_08_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_74d01bc2ed-0966c7a7e2-5497837

Rails have put the price of the Bachmann 32-359A Standard 2-6-4t down to £79.50 from £84.50. https://railsofsheffield.com/products/27629/Bachmann-32-359a-oo-gauge-br-standard-class-4mt-tank-80092-br-black-early-emblem-2-6-4-tank-locomotive?utm_source=Mailing+List&utm_campaign=0966c7a7e2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_29_08_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_74d01bc2ed-0966c7a7e2-5497837

For anyone starting new in this hobby,here are two bargains which a probably cheaper than second hand. A Bachmann V3 tank engine either early or late crest for £73.50 (rrp£129.95) from Model Railways Direct. Rails of Sheffield do it for £74.50. They both sell the Bachmann 36-567 Next 18pin decoder for it (made by Zimo I believe). The other bargain is the Bachmann Standard Class 4MT Tank for £84.50 (rrp £139.95) from Rails of Sheffield. https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/locomotives-steam/v3/ https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/digital-and-analogue-control/Bachmann-36-567-next18-decoder/ https://railsofsheffield.com/products/22359/Bachmann-31-615-oo-gauge-class-v3-tank-67690-br-lined-black-early-emblem-straight-pipes?utm_source=Mailing+List&utm_campaign=0966c7a7e2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_29_08_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_74d01bc2ed-0966c7a7e2-5497837 https://railsofsheffield.com/products/30663/Bachmann-36-567-any-scale-next18-pin-dcc-decoder https://railsofsheffield.com/products/27629/Bachmann-32-359a-oo-gauge-br-standard-class-4mt-tank-80092-br-black-early-emblem-2-6-4-tank-locomotive?utm_source=Mailing+List&utm_campaign=0966c7a7e2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_29_08_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_74d01bc2ed-0966c7a7e2-5497837

Model Railways Direct have Bachmann weathered cattle wagons triple pack for £35.25 (rrp £64.95). https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/rolling-stock-freight/Bachmann-37-716-triple-pk-8-ton-cattle-wagon-br-bauxite-weathered/

A lot of people may not know what you mean by "Xeroid". Is it someone who worked for Xerox or Rank Xerox.perhaps?

It's been posted before I believe, but a NEW Bachmann slightly weathered class 66 for £75 IS a bargain. OK it hasn't got a cardboard sleeve. Big deal!!! Got one at the Great Electric Train Show in Milton Keynes and it runs as smooth as silk. http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/59810/32-976Z-Bachmann-Class-66-Diesel-Locomotive-SOILED-BOX

Hornby Magazine are selling brake tenders again,if anyone is interested,for £34.99. https://keypublishing.net/4JU-5XOA4-A4BYZCBX2D/cr.aspx

Lidl are selling various pliers from tomorrow for £2.49 each or 2 for £4. Side Cutters Needle Nose Pliers Curved Needle Nose Pliers Long Nose Pliers https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=15472

Lidl have some good tools & diy accessories in this week and from next Sunday. The heat shrink tubing(£2.99) in stock this week could be use useful (for electrical insulation if you didn’t already know). They also have they crimping pliers/wire strippers(£7.99) + digital calliper(£9.99). From Sunday19t#h ,various types of pliers are available for £2.49 each,plus other tools. https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?id=747&week=1 https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=15145 https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=15154 https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=15156 https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?id=762&week=2 https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=15472

Thank's for your input guy's. I think I'll go for MrSoundGuys Zimo DP2 project, especially as I've seen/heard what it's like on YouTube. As regards speakers I think either a double Zimo speaker or a single Zimo & base reflex speaker in parallel.

I intend to fit sound to my Heljan DP2,but can't decide which sound scheme or speakers! I've narrowed my options to these :- Sound schemes (A)Digitrains class 50 - Well respected purvayor of sound schemes done by Paul Chetter,with 28 functions,many of which I'd never use. Probably the most realistic class 50 sound. http://www.digitrains.co.uk/ecommerce/search/zs50asl-class-50-active-speedlock-zimo.aspx (B)YouChoos class 50 - This scheme has possibly the most usable class 50 sounds,but the demo of the class 50 is lacking in clarity. It has 6 horn functions & station announcement included in the 28 functions! http://www.youchoos.co.uk/Index-Shop.php?L1=Project&Item=Class50 ©MrSoundguy DP2 - The YouTube video's sound good,but different to the other class 50 sounds I've heard. It sounds a bit like a cross between a class 40 & class 50, but I like it, bearing in mind the 50 & DP2 had different turbo's, if I'm not mistaken. This scheme has 14 functions. http://www.mrsoundguy.co.uk/msgddp2.html Finally,I fancy 2 Zimo speakers for it ala SLW class 24. If it's good enough for SLW, it's good enough for me! I'd appreciate any opinions or personal experience/ advice on this before I tear all of the hair I have left out.

I got a weathered version of this last year but have not fitted a decoder yet. Thanks for the heads up on decoder problems, which can be found with the link below for any one interested. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/92448-class-27-dcc-problems/?hl=%2Bheljan+%2Bclass+%2B26+%2Bdecoder+%2Bproblems

YouChoos have Zimo MX634D 21Pin decoders for £20 which are being sold elsewhere for £34. http://www.youchoos.co.uk/Index-Shop.php?L1=Decoders

Thanks Paul. With the price being £20 instead of £34,I thought there may be a problem with them or is it just a bargain?

I've just bought a Zimo MX634D 21 pin decoder from Youchoos for £20,which is about £14 cheaper than elsewhere! Has anyone got any opinions or experience of these?

Hattons have Hornby Railroad Box Vans for £5 (rrp £10.99).They are Ex-Airfix tooling with what looks like plastic wheels,so not that up to date if you are a rivet counter.Good for beginners! Hattons also have DCC Concepts DP4SAP 8Pin 4-function decoders £10 (rrp £23.95) http://www.hattons.co.uk/23158/Hornby_R ... etail.aspx http://www.hattons.co.uk/59382/DCC_Concepts_DP4SAP_8_pin_4_function_decoder_with_back_EMF_Stay_Alive_1A_motor_drive_with_4_x_150mA/StockDetail.aspx

You don't specify which suburban coaches, but according to Britains Model Trains annual 2018, only the Mk1 non gangwayed coaches don't have NEM pockets of the coaches they've reviewed. Most, if not all Hornby ones do. Hope that helps you.

Rail room electronics & dcc concepts do them,but if you google "alignment dowels", there are others. https://www.railroomelectronics.co.uk/Baseboard-Construction/Alignment-Dowels/Product-80027.aspx https://www.dccconcepts.com/product-category/track-and-track-making-parts/baseboard-alignment-dowels/

Dapol Special Offers https://www.Dapol.co.uk/index.php?route=product/special I think the OO LMS vent vans are Airfix tooling but at £5.50 or £6 weathered, cheap enough!

Did you mean Rapid online Steve? https://www.rapidonline.com/conrad-1396900-points-motor-with-limit-and-polarity-switches-59-1100

You may find this video usefull https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SQkU18WmuWw The starter pack is £27 which will last year's. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/112565776767?chn=ps&dispItem=1&adgroupid=52713611660&rlsatarget=pla-411722434230&abcId=1133956&adtype=pla&merchantid=109854931&poi=&googleloc=9046056&device=t&campaignid=1057756754&crdt=0&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-134428-41853-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fi%25252F112565776767%25253Fchn%25253Dps%252526dispItem%25253D1%2526itemid%253D112565776767%2526targetid%253D411722434230%2526device%253Dt%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9046056%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D1057756754%2526adgroupid%253D52713611660%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-411722434230%2526abcId%253D1133956%2526merchantid%253D109854931%2526gclid%253DEAIaIQobChMIgo2crLOH2gIVzr_tCh14rwRzEAsYASABEgInXvD_BwE%2526srcrot%253D710-134428-41853-0%2526rvr_id%253D1477853311493

I have a class 45 & 25 with factory fitted sound which I got about 5 year ago and are not up to the standards of todays offerings. I think it's called progress!

I would think it's re-blowable if that's what you intimating NIK! You would have to check with DCC specialists first before buying. As Ely_South say's it's V3.5 on the Bachmann list :- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/83830-Bachmann-diesel-sound-locomotives-loksound-chip-versions/

Hattons have Bachmann 32-429DS Class 24 D5100 with factory fitted DCC Sound for £164. Considering DCC Sound costs about £100, it's good value Only 3 left @ 12.55 today! http://www.hattons.co.uk/32685/Bachmann_Branchline_32_429DS_Class_24_D5100_in_BR_Plain_Green_with_Small_Yellow_Panel_DCC_Sound_Fitted_/StockDetail.aspx

Trackshack have Oxford Rail 6 Plank Weathered BR set of 3 wagons for £24.06.Thats about £8/wagon, which is good value. https://www.track-shack.com/cgi-bin/bb000001.pl?PRODUCTPAGE=Oxford%2dRail%2dOR76MW6004%2dOO%2dGauge%2d6%2dPlank%2dWagon%2dBR%2dWeathered%2dSet%2dof%2d3%2dGM%2dOR76MW6004%2ehtml%23SID%3d173&PRODUCTREF=GM.OR76MW6004#SID=173