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The Bachmann 94xx is excellent, up to date detail sound ready / fitted.

The 64xx isn't far behind.

Perhaps Bachman have a trick up their sleeve as per the 37.

That said I'll definitely be getting a few of these beauties sound fitted.

On 06/08/2023 at 12:19, ThaneofFife said:

Dug out my handset to test a new dcc loco and couldnt get the handset to come on.   My fault as ive not used it for years and made the mistake of leaving the batteries in it so it was all corroded and furred up inside so Ive binned it.

The new loco has 31 functions so im now looking for a decent mid budget controller that can handle it and change CVs etc.

What do people recommend.

I will miss the Dynamis as the operation seemed easy.

Have Bachmann stopped selling Dynamis? 

2 hours ago, The Stationmaster said:

What happened after that is best not recounted as  I got my other, top secret, stand-by plan into effect and we had two engines from Plymouth for the return working next day .  That plan meant a slightly warmed backside for me from one senior WR manager and hearty thanks from two others.  But it did mean that we gave the punters passengers part of what they'd paid for and that was what counted in my book.

We followed this down by car becoming more and more worried watching events unfold as we had booked for the return.

Stayed overnight at Plymouth and the following day had the most memorable return run with Hinton Manor and Hagley Hall. Thanks for all the efforts.

On the overhead warning flash supplied it states that you must check the position of the sliding switches on the PCB depending on how you will be operating your loco.

Can I assume that factory fitted sound locos have the switches set ready for an ESU sound decoder?

Tried to purchase 2 from Accurascale today. Keep getting blocked by something called Revolut which does not respond to my details.

I've purchased quite a lot directly from Accurascale and never had so much trouble.

Any help welcome.

3 hours ago, Pillar said:

 

Could the lights be wired to a function pin beyond what is supported on your 4 function decoder?

That's what I suspect but would appreciate any confirmation. No information in the supplied instructions.

18 hours ago, Legodino said:

Just fitted the decoder to the efe rail 144, so happy until I tried to run it. It wheel spins and gets stuck on straight track!

17 hours ago, Alan Oliver said:

I added some weight to the powercar which seems to help but not to cure the problem.

3 hours ago, scouse889 said:

Saw a couple of videos on YouTube and it looked like there was some resistance/they get stuck. Not good really for a £200 plus model.

Picked up from another forum that slightly loosening the 2 screws either side of the wheels on the cab ends improves free running particularly over points and curves. 

I have tried that and there is a definite improvement but still get slight hesitancy at times. The screws are extremely tight.

12 hours ago, Norski said:

Im happy with mine and it runs fine....but...i can't get the interior lights to come on. Cab and directional lights both working. Im hitting the function keys like Liberace but nothings happening. Am i doing something wrong or does it need to go back to the shop?

Thanks.

I have 2 and both are the same.

I've fitted 18 pin decoders and F0 needs to be on together with F1 for no 1 end lights and cab lights and F2 for no 2 end. Not found any combination that puts the interior lights on. I have only used a 4 function decoder however.

13 hours ago, The Johnster said:

 

have you seen what the weather is like in these parts!  Merthyr saw LNW G2a tender locos working in from Abergavenny over the Heads of the Valleys line, which had to be turned, and the GW shed was the one used post-grouping.

I'm not sure the G2as could be turned at Merthyr. This classic image of an Abergavenny train about to depart from Merthyr Tydfil shows the tender back cab fitted to many of Abergavenny's allocation due to the need to travel tender first.

2 hours ago, The Black Hat said:

What I'm wondering is have changes been made to the model or are they coming DCC fitted. For those wanting to fit sound,  the original ones were VERY tricky to fit once you start lifting the body off... so I was wondering if they were the same but expect them to be so. 

I've edited your post as I found them one of THE trickiest units to fit a decoder on.

Never could get them to run as well after having had to remove the wheels and springs to fit the decoder.

Hope they are not the same and the next 18 interface may offer hope of an easier fit.

On 21/10/2022 at 14:53, 89A said:

Ordered😀

And Arrived

Ordered😀

On 31/08/2022 at 15:49, coeurdelyon said:

Hi, As I understand the decoders are expected imminently, then we will start fitting, so should be in the shops towards the end of next month.

Thanks, Regards, Richard

Still no sign of the sound fitted versions?

All 3 versions of Kernow 47 003 now showing in stock.

Bit confused. I thought this was a Kernow exclusive.

21 hours ago, GD said:

Same here and the western region namers

21 hours ago, Suzy Sulzer said:

Lets hope we will have our prayers come true for what we called "trad Western Region namers" .Be it in either BR livery .

 

My feeling we will.

Grimy Times has a couple of Blue FYE weathered and re-numbered "Atlas & Samson"

9 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said:

Bachmann must be laying in wait for my cash. Cardiff Canton & Cwmbran .

My thoughts as well but as I generally run sound on dcc these days that's £700.

I had another look at my Vi 37 422. Not that bad and running well (£49.99 in 2007). Maybe I'll just go for Cwmbran??

17 hours ago, thetrains said:

Maybe NEM should be attached to bogie like Bachmann.  Just my opinion but Acc. could have another look at this,  I also recall someone here said Kadees won't work with kinematics, but not sure which thread.

 

I think Bachmann have got this right. I have no end of problems with Hornby Class 60s and Hattons Class 66s.

My D9020 Nimbus arrived yesterday and after an hour or so running around light engine with no problems even through standard radius 2 point work, I coupled up to a rake of 8 Hornby Pullmans. 

Immediately derailment after derailment occurred and it was the loco that was being derailed by the 1st coach.

One of the chains detached from the body as a result (Now re-fixed with a blob of glue).

I have managed to improve things a bit by fitting a smaller (with smaller hook) Bachmann tension lock but have to be careful especially on negotiating reverse curves even though radius 4.

The kinematic couplings are possibly too lively or too lightly sprung.

8 hours ago, shunny said:

Unfortunately mine will have to be returned white paint on the body, l have sent message to accurrascale I'm sure they will get it sorted. Otherwise a great model and captures the look of the Deltic.

Return for that ?????

Glad I got my Granges, Halls, Castles, Kings, 28xxs, 41xx,42xxs, 52xxs, 72xxs, Collett & Hawksworth coaches when I did.

No need to buy any more Hornby now.

Kernow have some good savings in their virtual Warley sale.

Sound Fitted Bachmann NSE 117 £299.99 and Blue / Grey & NSE 121 £189.99

I always propel my sets. Better with the older large non swivel couplings on the coaches to match the power cars but still possible with the newer swivel couplings. With those usually have to fit a large coupling to both end coaches and fixed straight between coaches (eg Roco type or Bachmann pipe type.)

On 18/10/2021 at 20:40, Accurascale Fran said:

driver shortages have stung us sadly.

 

Cheers!

 

Fran

Drivers seem to be finding it hard to get the Forest of Dean or the Welsh Valleys where I have placed my pre-orders. Still no sign of any in stock.

Hattons have a good number of mint s/h WR 2800/2884s DCC fitted for £110 & £99

5 hours ago, jonnyuk said:

I think these are the first ones with passengers

The Arriva Trains Wales version with the revised livery and sound had them.  (32-939DS).

I think they look ok. The odd thing however is that whereas Bachmann normally fit a driver to their diesel locomotives, they don't with units. So a nice sprinkling of passengers with no driver or conductor.