chickensoup

9 hours ago, andyman7 said:

Unfortunately I suspect that the constant escalation in overseas postage costs and bureaucracy was one of the reasons why their business model was becoming unsustainable.

Too much “stuff” to move. The market seems flooded with manufacturers in which we are quite fortunate

All that inventory though. 

On 14/12/2023 at 20:17, Ravenser said:

Considering that the story was written in the 1860s it has an extraordinarily "modern"feel. It does feel very much as if it could be set either side of WW1.

 

A reminder that Dickens' local line the SER were pioneers of block signalling

Dickens was affected by the Staplehurst accident in 1865. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staplehurst_rail_crash

On 14/12/2023 at 12:31, Metr0Land said:

Talking Pictures are running a series of ghost stories which were broadcast on BBC at 11pm Christmas Eves in the 70's (remember when we only had 3 channels and the station closed during the night?)

 

The Signalman starred Denholm Elliott and was filmed at the Severn Valley Railway in 1976.  Don't try identifying the signal cabin - it was built for the production!

 

Friday 29Dec 8:05pm Talking Pictures - Sky 328, Freeview 082

Thanks for the heads up. 
 
One that spooked me as a 14 yr old when it first aired in 1976. That apparition near the tunnel. 
 

On 08/12/2023 at 14:09, pylonman said:

Hi.

 

Rails of Sheffield took payment for three, pre-ordered, TTA's about half an hour ago.

 

Regards

 

In stock. Took the plunge x2 Plain are all out at Hattons. Merry Christmas. 

3 hours ago, chickensoup said:

As the title says. 
 

Struggling to source.
 

C RAIL DC KITS usual suspects nothing available 

 

Thanks

 

CS

Sorted. 
 

Courtesy of a Mr Gurney. 

Cheers

CS. 

As the title says. 
 

Struggling to source.
 

C RAIL DC KITS usual suspects nothing available 

Thanks

CS

18 minutes ago, GordonC said:

 

I also note he was saying on the TV in the previous couple of days that he 'would not be rushed into a decision' and a 'decision had not yet been made' which would have to be nothing short of a complete lie.

Politician telling whoppers? 
 

Novel. 

Anyone ITK regarding the process of having a layout featured in the press? 
 

CS. 

Anyone ITK regarding the process of having a layout featured in the press? 
 

CS. 

17 minutes ago, Hal Nail said:

in the painting and weathering section there is a pinned thread on Halfords colours.

Can’t seem to find. But quick delve it’s VW Pargas. 
 

CS. 

10 minutes ago, Hal Nail said:

in the painting and weathering section there is a pinned thread on Halfords colours.

TY 

Been away from forum a while. 
 

CS. 

As it says on the tin. 

For spraying a front fascia in MDF. 
 

TY

CS. 

Morning 

Anyone know what the wear and tear and paint chips of a 26 cab door colour is in acrylics? Did the doors go back to steel or aluminium? 
 

TY. 
 

CS. 

8 hours ago, mikeford2002uk said:

Sorry tried to measure the running current but as soon as introduce my multimeter in series to the circuit it blocks the dcc signal and the motor stops - I suspect the absolute maximum will be 2 amp and likely to be much less except when starting a heavy load.

 

The snowplough is indeed a different design to the instruction but fits up the two slots behind the bufferbeam but in front of the metal chassis block

Thanks very much for that. Heljan graphics need an update. 

CS

On 16/01/2023 at 22:37, mikeford2002uk said:

As said above the running quality of my 26 is very good on DCC - almost silent at low speeds and plenty of pulling power as well. To me the most recent models which Ben Jones has cast an eye over look more convincing than say the 25/3 and 60 models. Hopefully you won't be disappointed with your 27 as well. I've got a Scottish 47/4  underway (I know of the window shelf and roof detail "Issues" but still like the model and being a Co-Co it really pulls! Roll on the Mk2s and hope they look better than the Mk1s do 

Got mine from Tower yesterday. Weathered 26025. Lovely model. 
Just an issue of how to power it! And what system. 
What current does it draw? Mine will be basic on a 4ft length of track pulling no stock. 
 

CS

Married up all the Low relief sections went together reasonably well apart from a small amount of mismatch and undulation with the brickwork these will be hidden by paraphernalia guttering and ladders

CS

Anyway besides all the indifference. The 31 hasn’t turned a wheel yet but looks every inch a good asset. 
 

Soundchip enhanced weather and upgrade on my EZ system. Expensive.
 

And must get the fuelling shed underway. 
 

Time. 

CS

Yes. 
 

Begs the question why manufacturers even bother when this forum is tantermount to a Schlachthof.
 

Manufactural criticism was a punishable offence. 

CS. 

Well. 
 

The 31 looks reasonably decent unless anyone on here knows different 🤷🏼

Unboxed. 

Behemoth. 

Sound to be fitted nameplates and improvements to the factory weathering. 
 

CS 

Conflict of information. 

As I’ve thought all along. 

It seems no one really has a clue. 

From DCC Concepts. 
 

This clears it all up. 
 

…..You may get away with less than 5A but it's always good practice to have more available as to speak and not to run it on the limit……

Thanks 
 

Heljan 0 7mm Class 56 I’m sure your familiar. 

Reputable very well known local to me retailer advised that my current power supply for DCC  would probably make the locomotive move about 12 inches then stop then potentially the transformer would overheat and cut due to trying to supply the extra power. He wasn’t after a sale as they don’t really stock any DCC units. 

I am perfectly familiar with all aspects of multiple running sound locos in 00 Even with the basic of systems. Just kindly asking for advice due to the costs involved

Thanks 

CS 

7 hours ago, Crosland said:

 

What decoder have you fitted? What's the rating of the decoder?

 

I seriously doubt a modern loco will draw anywhere near 5A under normal conditions.

 

The whole point of DCC is running multiple locos on the same track circuit. What happens when you add more locos? What capacity booster do you need then 10, 20, 50A? Sorry for being so blunt, but it's just ridiculous.

 

 

 

 

Nothing bought yet. 
That’s why I’m asking. 
 

I have the EZ booster. 
 

Im only running one loco. 
 

Example. Heljan Class 37 Twin motors 

Fan motor DCC sound fitted 1A 2A would not be sufficient.

CS 

3 hours ago, KingEdwardII said:

With that much at stake, I strongly recommend that you invest in a good multimeter to enable you to test things before applying the voltage to anything. 

 

Yours, Mike.

Going rate. 
 

Loco £545 

Sound £330

Weathering £75 

Ironically most modellers pay that and more. 

CS