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  1. Kaput
    Looked at a couple of their items, the pictures are lifted straight from eBay and some even still have the original retailer/seller's details visible.
  2. Kaput
    The 68's instructions at least gave the exact CV's needed for the Imperium to work the lights properly. The new 66 instructions don't even mention CV's, just function outputs.
  3. Kaput
    Yes, they are independently controllable - if I understand the instructions correct a 4 function decoder is needed (I'm using an Imperium in mine). Could potentially be annoying to setup the function mapping unless you have a SPROG and DecoderPro or similar - the instructions only have the barest mention of which funtion output goes where.
  4. Kaput
    They do have 2 decoders however the factory decoders are LokSound Selects which are cheaper for manufacturers/retailers to use as they can't be (easily) reblown.
  5. Kaput
    All gone a bit quiet on the 92 front, don't suppose theres been any update on production progress at TINGS?
  6. Kaput
    33111 has already been released and somehow sold out so fast some of the retailers never even seemed to register it coming out and therefore still have it as preorder. Rather odd...
  7. Kaput
    Put your email into here: https://www.hattons.co.uk/advance/reqnotelist.aspx They'll send you a list of everything you've registered an interest in.
  8. Kaput
    Going by my experience on the Heljan Class 33/1 it's probably a combination of decoder wrong way and/or the lights just aren't that bright (assuming the Hymek is bulbs instead of LED's like the 33).
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    Dapol Class 21/29

    Kaput replied to spackz's topic in Dapol

    Probably worth noting that some retailers have (at least previously) quoted the OO Class 68 as having a coreless motor when it most definately doesn't so I'd take retailer specs with a pinch of salt when they don't match the manufacturer's own specs.
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    Dapol Class 21/29

    Kaput replied to spackz's topic in Dapol

    Not sure where Rails got that idea, the Dapol catalog says nothing about the 22 having a coreless motor and generally speaking Dapol don't really do coreless motors.
  11. Kaput
    I believe they can with the latest 1.6 firmware however to upgrade it needs to be sent to Hornby.
  12. Kaput
    Neither my TTS fitted Tornado or Maude came with a blanking plug so it seems to be something they've stopped.
  13. Kaput
    Pretty sure Hatton's added that line off their own backs after the model actually released.
  14. Kaput
    It's mostly that the last few factory fitted TTS models have had DC running disabled on their decoders out of the factory combined with Hornby doing specific somewhat desired running numbers/names as TTS fitted only. Wouldn't be quite so silly if like Dapol DCC fitted models they actually included a blanking plug to fit if desired.
  15. Kaput
    F12 is the interior lights for the sound version. It's possible to remap the function away from F2 but it requires multiple CV's and can be a pain to do via the prodigy handset. 100 times easier with some sort of connection to a PC (I use a SPROG) and DecoderPro.
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    Dapol 00 Gauge LSWR B4

    Kaput replied to ndg910's topic in Dapol

    Dapol generally use Gaugemaster DCC23 chips for their 6pin DCC fitted models.
  17. Kaput
    I believe its named after the Huddersfield Station cat (which I think will be one of the stations the 68s/MK5s will serve) and the fact the 68's are sometimes nicknamed Cats due to their engines
  18. Kaput
    Snip some metal off the bottom of the tension hook, had to do the same on mine. Droopy couplings seems to be a Dapol design trait.
  19. Kaput
    Took a couple of months to get a reponse for me, order had been "missed" somehow.
  20. Kaput
    Program the decoder in one coach, remove it from the track, remove it from ECoS, program the second coach. Use that entry in ECoS to run the full unit. Note one coach will probably need CV29 adjusted to reverse its direction for the lights to be the right way round and such.
  21. Kaput
    Just to confirm you are trying to use it on a DCC controller before actually fitting the chip? If so the coreless motor is going to hate you for it...assuming its not dead already.
  22. Kaput
    A LaisDCC 8pin Direct also fits with no modifications. Oddly enough the Gaugemaster and DCCconcepts 8pin direct decoders are slightly too tall. For what its worth you need a 4 function (technically 3) to operate the cab lights (yup, it actually has cab lights) but a 2 function is enough for the standard directional lights.
  23. Kaput
    The Prodigy controllers are rebranded MRC controllers and as per standard US practice F2 is set to momentary so it can't be toggled. The only option is to remap the function to another button.
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    SPROG II

    Kaput replied to a topic in DCC Help & Questions

    The Imperiums are LaisDCC chips so use the LaisDCC 860019 for the 21pin Imperium1 and the LaisDCC 860015 for the Next18 Imperium2
  25. Kaput
    You can't really go much wrong with the £20 Zimo chips (available in 6, 8 and 21pin format) for all the locos you mention. The exception is the Peckett, unless you want to hard wire a normal chip in the only option is Hornby's own 4pin one.
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