WestRail642fan

im really tempted to buy the BR green W1, but im worried it might have a motor issue like the last model i bought from Hornby (the APT)

7 hours ago, TomScrut said:

Trailer Second (Open) Lavatory Wheelchair Motor Brake/Buffet/Bicycle

Trailer Second (Open) Lavatory Wheelchair Miniature Buffet

be aware though, the classifications are based on guess work since there currently isnt any publicly released data

1 hour ago, Cheshire Lines. said:

On my APT , the cab lights work on F1 in the direction of travel, but they only work if F0, the headlights, are also on - they work independently of the headlights but they don’t work if F0 is off. 

i dont run DCC so thats probably way

wait, the APT has cab lights?! the cab light on my one doesn't light up

On 25/06/2022 at 18:24, WestRail642fan said:

just do what they did with the APT and sell the other coaches separately

Following on from this, i've drawn up a mock up of what a 745 model could be released as;
 

4 hours ago, frobisher said:

Might be a big ask as the only common factor between the two are the driving trailers plus the whole 12 coach unit issue...

just do what they did with the APT and sell the other coaches separately

18 hours ago, Bloodnok said:

That's not a bad idea.

Through-wiring the lights each half of the train would also mean the DTS decoder could control them, too.

Does that then make the pickups redundant? I seem to recall someone saying pickup drag was a significant factor in the performance issues with this train.

In my case I need pickups on most axles for train detection anyway, but this might help other people.

i'll most likely leave all the pickups still wired in for back up sake

20 hours ago, Hilux5972 said:

Ask and ye shall receive. https://uk.Hornby.com/community/blog-and-news/engine-shed/pride-west-coast?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Engine+Shed+is+ready+and+waiting&utm_campaign=Hornby+-+Engine+Shed+-+Week+13+2022%2F23

perfect! I hope these prove popular enough for Hornby to make the 745s

3 minutes ago, Hilux5972 said:

If you can solder I don’t see why they couldn’t be replaced with less obtrusive ones. 

a plan i have is using some 2.54 mm micro connectors to link up all 6 coaches to the DTS and relay on the DTS and the TBF's capacitors since they're hidden

So, has anyone here found a way to hide the visible capacitors from the trailers and is it wise to outright remove them?

50 minutes ago, Bloodnok said:

Also interested in this. I'm unsure whether I should be concentrating on fixing the one powered NDM so it has sufficient traction not to just spin it's wheels when presented with a gradient, or  whether to power to the second NDM.

I have a 10 car set and it can't climb to save it's life -- whereas a train the same length made from Bachmann Mk2Fs (also lit) hauled by an 86, 87 or 90 will walk up the same gradient without issue.

in my case, i plan on splitting my full 14 car set in half and running it as the proposed APT-Q sets using the new tooled MK4 DVT in place of the DAV4, hence the need to power the second NDM

Does Hornby sell spares for the powered NDMs yet? I still want to power the dummy NDM you get with the 7 car set and i want to know if it'll be cheaper buying the spare parts myself and building it or just getting the single powered NDM and swapping shells

Has Hornby released any CADs for the 755s yet? those are really the only 2022 range models im interested in currently

On 13/02/2022 at 09:34, PaulRhB said:

 

Someone else has confirmed their’s went back and had new one fitted

 

 

That was my one, she had her one replaced as it blew straight out of the box, and now she has a spring in her step

Any one know how to get the shell of off the TBF trailer, so far, i've only been able to get two screws out, the third one is right above the bogie and refuses to come out

1 hour ago, Ducking Giraffe said:

This has probably been discussed but I've only just seen it.

 

Rocket railway seem to suggest buying the older APT.

 

I'm pretty sure this is not because they're miffed at stoking up demand at their stand and then not being able to sell any sets.

 

 

 

In a way I can see what they mean, but to me the old APTs just don't look the right shape, to me they look boxy at the front and I'm really not an expert by any means.

 

And the wheels are weird.

 

And I just couldn't get mine to run smoothly without screeching on start-up from cold despite regearing and lubing.

 

And the pantographs are another £50. 

 

Most importantly you'll always be stuck with the same 5 coaches unless you start cutting and shunting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i do love the blue-ish livery Hornby gave to the 1980's model

right, my NDM has returned with a replaced capcitor and she's now halfway into her running in

might be late to the party but Hornby are no longer listing the 'Trains on Film's packs anywhere on their site

Ok, i now know why this has happened, the red wire coming from the pickup has broken free from solder holding it down to the pickup

6 minutes ago, PaulRhB said:

First off I’d check the contacts are actually touching the wheels by turning it upside down. And with the axle pushed towards the frame see if paper will slide between without moving it. Tweak them towards the wheel with tweezers or pliers. I disabled mine and found they bent off very easily so not sure there’s a lot of spring in them. 
If that doesn’t help you could check the wires are soldered to the pickups correctly. If neither of those work then it’s probably a break inside the wire that makes contact when turned so you or Hornby might need to replace the wire. 

the pickups are contacting the wheels perfectly fine but i have bent them slightly to make sure they make proper contact. I cant open it up as all my screw drivers have too small heads

So, any advice on how to fix the faulty lighting on my TBF?

4 minutes ago, amwells said:

I’m in the same spot, but it seems really odd - the wipers are making contact on mine

Im able to get it to light up if i do this

7 hours ago, amwells said:

That’s an issue I have on one TBF. Do they flicker on if you wiggle the bogie though?

once or twice, but now they only come on if i partly derail the bogie

TBF lights flicked out and now wont come back on

1 hour ago, Wolf27 said:

Stick with it. Perhaps paint it to make less plastic looking. I cant see anyone making one for it. I dont know is the Bachmann class 90 pan will fit, minus the servo drive etc. It also depends if you have overhead catenary and want it to act like a working one. Its up to you but I wouldn't let it stop you enjoying the model.

its more so i would like to replace it as my one has trouble stay put when put into the raised position, just the movement of the NDM going around a curve is enough to cause it to drop