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Question, can I turn off the lights on a Bachmann DBSO without DCC or do I have to let someone with dcc find the code and turn them off? Model dc, thought logically they'd have a switch, dcc on, dcc off......

Have a Bachmann DBSO but run dc. Do I need someone with dcc to program the interior lights to turn off? Don't know why they didn't come out with an dcc option or a dcc on/off switch. Any tips would be great.

A question about the class 47/7 push-pull sets from the early 1980's. Were all the MK2f DBSOs painted in scotrail first before the relevant coaching stock, understanding that could change from day to day. Trying to find a photo of a Blue/grey DBSO leading scotrail painted stock and/or class 47/7?

Must admit down under the 'aussie' modellers are spoilt. The new Australian models come out with central motors, all grills and most if all colours schemes. The only down size is the cost, 150 pounds on average but with excellent running qualities and detail plus many colours, a super '47' would be great especially the choice of multiply numbers. Would be supa if one of the class 47 manufactures produced the models as they where really built, ie green, blue, large logo and so on. Be happy with plain models, not go down the Lima road with nearlly every model named or in some special colour scheme. At least one thing, I have improved my painting to overcome the lack of new class 47 colour variations. Stephen.

On the subject of the CD player motors, can anyone recall their maker and/or part numbers? Would love to remotor one or 2 of my Lima 47s to bring them up modernish standards. Won't say whether Bachmann or Heljan are better, both have their good and bad points. Any help would be great. Regards, Stephen.

Lima class 47 fans, Great to see Lima 47s getting worked on. There not that bad, probly the window ribbing and glazing are the worst. Everyone goes on about how good the Bachmann model is, I personally think the underframe battery box/water tanks are oversized. They give a pregnant look. I would love to pay a bit more to get a model thats correct. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Stephen.

Hello all, Does anyone know of any HO decals available that cover DB/DBAG locomotives and also HVLE locomotives? Surely there is a decal manufacturer similar to the ones English, American and Australian modellers have. Any help would be great. Stephen.

Great news about the Bachmann mk2f's. Can see my visa getting a workout in the near future. What to do with the Hornby and Dapol coaches, have wanted some scotrail coaches so might repaint the intercity red stripes blue. On that subject, has anyone attempted that in the past? Stephen.

Gentlemen, About time an old colour scheme was recognised. Time to get a good healthy debate on the pro's and cons of BRs departmental grey locomotives. I personally didn't mind it, there were worse colours out there. The first question I ask is about grey 37087, when did she go grey, also where the nose doors in place or blanked off? Regards, Stephen.