Andy_Richards

1 hour ago, Ray H said:

Is the decoder an 8 pin on a lead or one of the other multipin decoders?

 

Do you know the decoder's make?

It’s 8 pin, so I’m thinking the white and yellow will do the headlight direction depending. Then use the green an purple ( free from harness) to operate the tail lights independently 

andy

Worsley models  do the sides for MBLS.

you have to order them, mine arrived this week.

Next job is to source the cab ends!!!

Hello

      I want to run my loco lights independently, I have a 4 function decoder.

Am I right in thinking I can run the headlight using F0 and then run the tail lights independently using F1 & F2?
Does anyone have a wiring diagram they could share?

Thank you

Andy

Hello,

      Decided I would have a go at building a Class 442 Wessex Electric EMU.

Does anyone know whereI can get the parts needed to convert a rake of MK3 coaches?

By looks of it Hurst has long gone, been searching on Google but not had much luck.

Any help would be appreciated 

thank you

Andy

Hello, I have a Bachmann DMU that requires 2 decoders. Can anyone recommend a function only decoder for the dummy car?

The dummy car decoder only operates the lights

Thank you

Andy

I have a Lima Iron Ore wagon I wish to repaint into the grey and orange colour scheme. 
Does anyone know where I can get the Orange and Grey paint and what paint codes they are

thank you

Andy

Heljan Class 47
I have a Heljan class 47 which has light bulbs rather than LEDs for the lights. Has anyone one got any advice in changing to LEDs. 
 

Thank you in advance 

Andy

I have a Hornby class 47 TTS sound decoder in my Vitrains class 47, sounds good with a new bass reflex speaker. I’m trying to increase the start voltage but can’t seem to find which cv I need to adjust.

Does anyone know which cv I need to adjust?

Thanks

Andy 

Looking to fit sound to my Dapol Class 121 which landed on Christmas Day. Any tips or watch outs before I buy my sound decoder.

Thanks in advance 

Andy

Thank you Richard

Am I right in saying that a decoder that requires a 4 ohm speaker can use a 4 or 8 ohm. Where as a decoder that requires a 8 ohm speaker can’t use a single 4 ohm speaker.

sorry for all the questions, whilst I am a seasoned modeller I have not done a lot of sound decoder fitting so far

Thanks

Andy

I have a 21 pin sound decoder to fit to my Bachmann class 09. With the limited space I have fitted the decoder up right at the grill end. The plan is to fit the speaker in the cab. The speaker supplied is far to big to fit, my problem is finding a 4 ohm sugar cube speaker. I can find plenty of 8 ohm but no 4.

Has anyone got any suggestions where I  can get a 4 ohm sugar cube or another way of fitting the decoder/speaker

Thanks in advance

Regards

Andy

1 hour ago, Geep7 said:

I don't know how Hornby got the Vep so wrong, when the Bil and Hal are so good.

 

To get my Vep running properly, i've snipped of the capacitor's on the motor and completely stripped it down to removed any excess lubricant. I've changed the wheels and got rid of the traction tyres, and put a huge amount of weight in the power car to compensate. Finally, all the non-powered bogies have had the axles drilled out and replaced with brass bearings and pin-point axles, and it nows runs OK..... just about.

Hiya where abouts is the capacitor please? It’s worth the effort to remove it. 

Thanks

Andy

I have had a play with CV 54 & 55. I put cv 54 to 5 and cv 55 to 55, this has made a dramatic improvement. 

The downside I didn’t have all the coach’s in the train when I test run it. Under load it preforms slightly worse, just needs a bit more cv tweaking I hope. A learning for next time! 

Looking at the traction tyres they are on one axle both sides

will post the final cv settings

Andy

I have decided to put a decoder in my Hornby Vep now that I have added 3rd rail to my layout. I have used a Bachmann 36-566 decoder. The unit runs but it’s is very jerky and iratic. the running quality is not that great.

Anyone else experienced this? Any tips to cure this issue?

Thanks in advance 

Andy

46 minutes ago, charliepetty said:

The Legomanbiffo one has Electric & Diesel sounds that can be switched over on the move, just like the real locos.  Sound of course depends on speaker types.  Bass is better than the standard sugarcube that comes with the V5.  Or the Zimo Double Dumbo.

 

See the Movie !!!!   

 

Order placed!!! Looking forward to delivery. Can you send me a link for the speakers you recommend please

Thanks

Andy

I'm looking to fit a sound decoder to my 00 Class 73 loco. As far as I can see the choices are: Howes, Legomanbiffo, or Coastal DCC.

Has anyone fitted one of the above? Which one has the best sound quality?

thanks

Andy

I have managed to pick up this item on Ebay. I have been looking on ebay for ages without any luck.

My lucky day!!

2 minutes ago, jools1959 said:

 

Hi Andy,

 

I would have thought that Peter’s Spares was your best option.  I’ll ask around and see what I can find out though I make no promises.

The problem is that they no longer make the Networker, hence the lack of spares. Its a real pain. I have considered looking at the Pendolino driving axles but on closer examination they don't look the same 

Regards

Andy

20 hours ago, jools1959 said:

Have you contacted Hornby directly or Peter’s Spares?

I have tried both without any luck. 

Regards

Andy

I'm looking for spares for my Hornby Networker, I'm looking for X8212 which is the "Power bogie wheel/axle set" (see picture attached). I have tried all the usual place without any luck to date.

I know this is a bit of a long shot but if anyone has a wheel set they are willing to part with then please get in contact. Any help would be much appreciated

Thank you

Andy

Hi Andy. I have some of these, drop me a pm.

Hi Lee

           Arrived safely

Thank you

Regards

Andy

Hi

I am looking for a pair of Hornby X9784 Class 56 coupling cams complete with springs which seem to be out of stock everywhere.

If anyone has a pair which they are willing to part with could you please message me.

Thank you

Andy

Would be louder if it was 4 ohms.     Charlie

Can you use a 4 ohms speaker instead of 8 ohms speaker if the sound chip is rated at 8 ohms? Or do you need to use 2 x 4 ohms? 

Thanks

Andy

 I have replace the speaker on a Vitrains class 37 and 47, i used a bass reflex speaker which greatly improved the sound quality. The only watch out as stated above make sure the new speaker is the correct 8-ohms rating

Regards

Andy

Has anyone out there got a Vitrains Class 37 body that is surplus to requirements, not bothered what colour as I will be respraying it.

Thanks for looking 

Andy