AY Mod

5 minutes ago, rob D2 said:

I don’t think they’ve done anything to update it other than remove the working fan over time 

Some felt the Molecular Integrity Longevity Fix was worthwhile.

4 minutes ago, Tony Wright said:

It runs beautifully, but needs cab handrails (were these separate items, because fixing holes are present?). Has anyone any idea of a price for this, please?

Bachmann do seem to have the spares available for it - https://bachmann-spares.co.uk/product/category/709/class-24--handrail-packs---cab%2bfront-door-grey-plastic--32-400/e3240-mis-01

I've broken enough over the years.

I'm bad. 😇

The last line of my review...

"The other, mischievous, thought that I was left with after reviewing this, in an age where there are multiple manufacturers of several diesel classes is – would another OO model of a Black Five be viable? If there’s a list you could add me to it."

What an absolutely stunning model Ellis; well done to you and the team. It oozes quality.

Reviewing it for BRM at the mo; I got a bit humpy about Hornby's brightwork on the 2MT but it's absolutely superb on this.

26 minutes ago, RobinofLoxley said:

Ask a mod. @AY Mod can you move this thread please?

Now moved.

19 minutes ago, PaulRhB said:

Could do with more of the vans

Just how much does he drink?!

7 minutes ago, Pendle Forest said:

So when you see a full list of functions is it safe yo assume they will all work or just some of them? 

How far do you want to go? For a model manufacturer to tell you what third-party controllers will or will not be able to control whatever functions on third-party decoders? That's the responsibility of the customer to research too. The current definitions are understood sufficiently well and consistently used across all manufacturers so they don't need redefining because you have misunderstood; you're extrapolating your opinion onto the rest of the hobby.

26 minutes ago, Pendle Forest said:

I took DCC Ready to be plug and play a decoder.  I was rather miffed to find out it didn't mean this at all. 

Yes, it means you can plug a decoder in.

Oven-ready meals? Are they ready to eat?

Race-ready car? Does it include a driver?

Given you are not too far away I'd recommend a trip over to Model Railway Solutions and have a chat and look at the quality. A great team and an excellent shop so you'll leave with other stuff too.

1 minute ago, RichardT said:

It’s never a good time to ask for an update when people are wrestling with recalcitrant software on top of their other jobs but.. is the classified advert section looking like a problem that’s going to take a while to solve @AY Mod, or are you hopeful they’ll be back soon? (Sorry!

It's back with the app developers as an install on Friday brought the síte crashing down. We obviously have a different definition of 'fixed'.

But Sunday is never the best day to ask.

2 minutes ago, McC said:

If anything it makes a case for only shipping models DCC fitted and DCC Sound fitted? Both options support DC running and both provide full functionality?

It certainly does if, as manufacturer, your customers are buying mainly sound/fitted products but maybe not so if your customer base are those who are DCC unfriendly (normally trad steam) who would think you'd fleeced them of a tenner. ;)

2 hours ago, Pendle Forest said:

DCC FUNCTIONAL

Rapidly followed by numerous questions of "Why doesn't mine function?".

8 minutes ago, Andy1963 said:

No, I shall modify them thanks, but the point is, you shouldn't have to.

You got what you ordered, the law permits you to return them. Anything else is just a moan because you made a poor judgement for your requirements before purchase.

23 minutes ago, John M Upton said:

Ally Pally show (same organisers) which is now less than four weeks away has no thread for it at all.

I'll get round to it, it's been a busy month. It's in the Exhibition Calendar and all the layout and other information is on the Ally Pally menu tab at the top of every page.

36 minutes ago, Widnes Model Centre said:

From todays BBC North West News.

 

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-68317449

 

Fair play on your bit in there Barry!

From the link...

"Waterman has organised his own model railway event, to be held in April." Either rubbish reporting or someone has been misinformed.

1 hour ago, Enterprisingwestern said:

The problem is they do exist!

Sure do; on a Facebook post about our show at the NEC someone's moaning that the show is at the wrong time as it coincides with Christmas lights being turned on in various towns. In the words of Radiohead, "so ****** special".

53 minutes ago, St Enodoc said:

Good news Andy. It might be nice to mention somewhere that this is the successor to the Warley National show.

We're trying to be clear it's a new event and that we've not taken over Warley's event as they may well be wanting to do something else at some point and that's their name.

Just now, Eddie the dog said:

Just out of interest, has anyone returned their mystery box to Rapido because it didn’t contain what they wanted ?

That would take some special kind of person. 😁

38 minutes ago, hammy said:

How do exhibition layouts apply to be at the show

You can always drop me a message with the information Paul has mentioned above.

35 minutes ago, RANGERS said:

there's no pressure guys!

A walk in the park. 😰

1 minute ago, Redkiterail said:

for most of the specialist trade that is a day before and an after show that is also taken out because of packing and unpacking so I will not be surprised if they decided to miss this one

That applies to any show (unless it's on a traders' doorstep), not just this. The NEC does benefit from being reasonably central and accessible for most of the country, the trade and the visitors. The comments I've had from the trade are enthusiastic and supportive so please don't presume what will happen from a detached position.

I'll have a look at that when I get chance next week although it's largely unused.

8 hours ago, No Decorum said:

Whether or not it works with the droopy couplings beloved of some manufacturers remains to be seen.

I did ask Bachmann how it would cope with droopy Heljan or Dapol couplings and they said it should uncouple ok from the tests done. Whether you can couple up is a different matter.