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I have just posted this on ebay as I thought RM classifieds weren't working so I'm trying this out............. THIS ITEM IS TRULY AS NEW and I do have the as new box and instructions I just cant get at them at the moment This is a loco I have only had for a little while - its fully tested and runs well I have decided to come away from 009 due to my age and lack of ability to handle small items. I have some rolling stock available as well I can't seem to identify a new cost/value anywhere but I think I paid £180 'ish so £115 feels right. DCC fitted by TMC Post £7.95 and it will be insured EDIT - I've found the box!
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Peco SL-87 - used but undamaged - open to OFFERS??
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Thanks but that isn't any faster than the GM prod. One other issue I have with the GM is if I'm running 3 locos (main up and down going round and round and shunting) if one derails I cant quickly turn everything off to avoid collisions/damage other than switching the whole layout off at the wall socket. I have never played with any other DCC systems so perhaps my criticisms are universal
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For someone with my very basic needs at a competitive/sensible price backed by a reputable brand this certainly looks worthy of further investigation Any info on the ease/speed of switching from model to model? Thanks for the info................
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.................such as?? I have been busy and got to a point by relocating my base controller and buying a (.75m-2.5m) stretchy coiled Ethernet cable where wireless isn't needed Your "faster/easier switching between locos" point is well made as that is the (only) remaining issue for me with the GM handset
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Thanks to all for your input - spend is getting too high so I'm going to rethink my needs - my railway is only a winter hobby so it can wait.............. Thanks again. J
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Thanks - will do..........
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Spend? - as little as possible but as much as I need to hit my minimum requirement - 2 loco at a time wireless handheld control - £500 is Ok as my current stuff should realise £250 Your well intentioned reply identifies my problem in that I want a "plug and play" solution I don't want or need to understand it or to store 9000 locos - I have enough problems programming a DCC chip! Apologies - I didn't think the GM unit would be part of this perhaps that wasn't clear. There is a much better knowledge base here than hours on google will achieve - very happy for a direct suggestion e.g "buy DT602 plus ..............." Then I'm sure the problem will be who has current stock? Thanks
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Accepting that this handset is exactly what I want (thanks) - what is the cheapest way in terms of additional bits needed to "make this work" wirelessly I really don't need 90% of its capability just the ability to store 6 locos and operate 2 at a time is all I need after that the simplicity of set up and programming comes very high on the list as I am not an IT expert. I don't want to be altering my layout connections so can I assume that the wires which go to my GM unit (enough about that) will simply transfer to the connections on this one Thanks
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Problem solved faulty workaround now sold for £60 "parts or not working". Just need to sell the std GM non wireless system and I can move on to Digitrax A good ending for me.
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The on off switch on the unit itself...... I didn't think it was an issue but an earlier post suggested multiple switching on and off might help the screen problem and is has slightly but not fully
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This has helped on the switch but not 100% so perhaps its not the screen but the switch - it might be a "project" for someone but not me Apologies for any upset caused it was not my intention
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We will have to agree to disagree - I and my father before me have used GM products for over 50 years (I think) lets move on and I will unfollow - no intent to inflame just inform owners of pre 2022 unit or those about to buy S/H I have given GM a chance to resolve this and will report back
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Phil, I didn't inaccurately report (vent) anything - I am fully aware of forum rules hence I "cut and pasted" the response in its entirety for the benefit of others - pre 2022 units are vulnerable to non repair and wasted return costs - thats on a industry standard product thats only 2 years old.
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Be aware GAUGEMASTER users/owners Copied without edit............ Dear SIR Unfortunately as the prodigy units have been updated component wise , over the years , the only spares that we are able to obtain are for the very latest specifications (2022 onwards ) ,so we cannot guarantee that we would have the relevant parts to repair , your handset , there fore , we are unable to advise as what if any charges would be Regards The Gaugemaster Team Let's hope members earlier "helpful" suggestions work so I can get it working and replace it without delay. Very disappointing from such a strong brand that any pre 2022 prodigy units cant be repaired mine is only 4 years old. Thankfully the main base unit with its wired controller is faultless so all is not lost.