JackB95

Interesting. Hopefully my DT that's currently with your warranty team is an easy fix then 😉

My 143 stopped moving suddenly. Quick investigation found a motor wire had come off in the coupling. A re-solder job was done and back up and running. Don't know how long that'll last given the wiring was quite tight.

Chandler at Track3D has produced a couple of pieces that may be of interest to those in here (I'm simply sharing this as a satisfied customer - there are no ties with the business). Firstly, for those with the Midland Pullman set, he's created these pre-painted horn grills to correct the ones that Hornby put on the production model. Available in painted (well colour-matched) or unpainted here And for the MML/EMT modellers who've been forgotten about with the oOo oOo style headlights, your dreams are now answered with this 3D printed LED kit. Can be simply swapped in and wired up. Optional night headlights and crisper horn grills also available here

Oh I LOVE that. Like you say, modern platforms like this are so rarely modelled. If I wasn't modelling an older station myself, I'd have a go at a newer structure. Fantastic.

Some of mine on the DT were a tad wide to gauge. Had to fiddle about with them carefully to get them to work alright on my code 75 rails. Just be careful doing it as the plastic axle ends may pop off, and/or the axles may bend as they're quite thin.

I've used Hunt Elite's Mk3SD / Mk4 couplings for the Hornby coaches. They're the normal Elite couplings, but have guide horns on them which massively aid pushing without derailing.

First time I've heard it referred to as blue. Guess it's a blueish silver. Gorgeous work as always!

Don't set me off 🤣 I tried to resist commenting about that to avoid coming across as a prolific moaner haha. But yes, why the weathering?!

It most certainly is a 21 pin

Exactly the same question I came here to ask also... Very interesting if so.

YES 👏🏻 Bachmann 👏🏻 THANK 👏🏻 YOU 👏🏻 FOR 👏🏻 THIS Arriva 158 is a very very welcome addition. Pre-order already in 🤣

Well, who was expecting the EFE 143? I wasn't! Not for me given I've got two RT models already, especially as one is already in the later ATW colours (I really need to finish putting it together...). Looking forward to see how they turn out. The ATW 158 is a massive win for us Welsh modern modellers. I guess someone got fed up of me begging on here haha. Colas 37 looks stunning also ❤️

@Legendmy back to backs were slightly out on the DT. Bit too wide, so with a careful hand, managed to push them back enough to sit on the rails okay. Be careful though, as the axles are a tad fragile.

Doesn't it just! Accurascale have done themselves so proud with these. I've not got anything of theirs on pre-order, but I'm going to keep a close eye on their second 37 batch as I'm quite fond of the idea of a 37/6 in DRS livery. After all, they frequented on the Valley flasks a lot... The other day, West Hill Wagon Works announced a ton of new products to their website, including this rather smart looking 1970s office block which has been made by ATD Models (never heard of them until now). I found the instruction book on their website and it shows the model is capable of being a very low relief building which would, I think, suit the far end of the depot against the 2ft-wide backscene. Three of the building sides put end on end would create a structure about 1'10" long, perfect to effectively span the full width. It'd be a rather nice depot admin block/messroom etc. I know I've got the big portacabin structure too, but that can still add to the scene. Keeping on topic of backscenes, Metcalfe dropped a big hint at an upcoming product on their socials last year... My thought process behind this rather impressive warehouse structure is to to displace the modern warehouses further down the layout towards the depot given they're much flatter, and put this in their place by the headshunt. I may have to built it a bit flatter if they're as 'low relief' as they are here pictured, but that'll be no problem. Rather quite like the idea of it! Hopefully it'll be red brick or something to that effect. Metcalfe also released this prototype picture of a new Low Relief Old Hall, perfect for my Conwy scene... ... of which I propose something like this... Not to scale, and very much dependant on how everything fits together... But you get the idea! It's heavily based on the real thing, with a one way street and a car park, and some buildings. The overbridge is on the right, with the classic castle arch on the left at an angle. Shall see how it all works! I think I'll raise the baseboard height a bit here as the car park is level at the platform.

My mate who signs the traction said "They autosand so traction and brake when it thinks you are slipping, so whenever it's wet as they are like Bambi on ice in the damp and whenever you press the manual button on the desk it will stick some down as well. Only work when driven from the DT though"

First post of the year, and what a way to kick off 2023... THE ACCURASCALE MK5A NOVA 3 COACHES ARE HERE 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Friday saw the arrival of the highly anticipated Accurascale coaches, and what a flipping beauty they are. The DT was a tad troublesome with going round my super elevation, but the axles were soon regauged within better tolerances. I also loosened the bogies slightly to help as well. I've fitted the DT with a Trainomatic decoder, and the whole train works PERFECTLY in both push and pull modes. The colour match between the Daool 68 was always a question that cropped up, and Accurascale smashed it. The purple is a tad different but not noticeable if the loco is at the normal end. I'm yet to fit Liverpool destinations given they're more suited to my region. Cheers

Haha don't worry, most people call them DVTs 😉 Yeah deffo not worth the sound chip price.

Cab noises like vigilance, AWS etc. Can doors too. Horns are a big one. They also make an air hissing noise when the brakes release/apply. They're fitted with sanders too. And the pedant in me will mention that they're DTs not DVTs 😉 no van in it.

Fitted my decoder with no issues, and love the lighting features. I decided to check the DT bogies as they didn't like my super elevation. I noticed the pick ups were very dirty, as were the contact pins. A quick cotton swap and IPA swipe did the trick. Just thought I'd mention it if anyone's having flickering light issues. Here's a picture of them going round my layout DT leading looking absolutely superb.

Aye, they've had all sorts produce on them! Even 86s! Huge scenes. The 70 worked a set from Crewe to Longsight I think? Everything is a prototype 😂

Wow wow wow Where do I start? DHL produced 30 mins after I left for work. Typical! Anyway, they were swiftly unboxed after I finished admiring the artwork on the box itself. Absolutely GORGEOUS models. Really can't say wow enough. The set was put together, and although the back to backs on the DT were out (minor problem, easily sorted), the set was pulled and pushed around with no issues what so ever. The bogie screws were loosened by one full turn of a screwdriver as I have superelevated track. The outer curve doesn't like the DT, but I'll soon sort that out. Most stuff I have hates that bit of the layout 😂 Yet to fit the destination blinds and a decoder to the DT, so will do that this weekend. But yeah, wow. Couldn't resist a typical scene after playing with them. 'Oh no, it's failed in service'. Good old Freightliner 😂

Quite. Even if you're not glued to the internet like me, it's a bit hard to miss all this information. But as you say, snooze you lose and others will snap them up. Although hopefully for not twice the price on eBay...

Awesome work guys. Got the golden email this morning, so rather excited for what tomorrow brings! I've noticed a couple of people online saying they've had their order cancelled/not paid or whatever. Despite all the publicity via emails, social media, RMweb etc, I find it baffling people haven't paid the full amount. I think the original remaining balance invoices were sent early summer?

+1 vote for a 009 Garratt / Blanche as preserved. I wonder if they'll do a blue Linda at any point 👀 Welsh 158s would be a massive win. Although not TfW please, I've still got one in the paint shop... Also, a Regional Railways 37/4 would be most welcome. I'm probably in the minority for that, as we've got a great model that was released a few years ago. But it was shat factory weathering, so I'm currently using one of the OG class 37 models Bachmann made.

You do realise we'll be waiting on here for your pictures? It is of paramount importance that you keep us updated 😃 Can't WAIT for mine!