DanielP

1 hour ago, Chiltern Junction said:

 

No certificate in mine, not that I am bothered to be honest. I bought mine because I like the models and want to run them on a layout.

 

This is the first exclusive model I've bought from Accurascale. Do they normally have one?

 

 

The product page says there is one included  (https://www.accurascale.com/collections/mark-2-coaches/products/derby-rtc-test-service-vehicles).

A Twin pack of RTC Liveried Mark 2B Coaches, comprising:

QXA ADB 977528 (Ex-FK)
QXA ADB 977529 (Ex-FK)
Packs limited to just 500 sets including a numbered Limited Edition Certificate and special presentation packaging.

1 hour ago, jools1959 said:

As I'm moving my modelling location to the Cumbrian Coast in 2017/18 so I can model the DRS 37's and Mk2F's, I've decided that I could probably do with a couple of these FNA wagons, but were they in service during that date?  Would they also be mixed with the older Bachmann FNA's as well?

My research suggests yes to both. I've collected some photos here.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/peterdaniel/galleries/72157720230611599/

Also notice the health and safety measures taken for the scaffolding - 4 little cones!

6 hours ago, Chris56057 said:

37419 and 37423 definitely worked these sets and have been released by Accurascale.

And also 37409 in large logo (my photo below)

The DRS branded coaches are Mk2E and Mk2F and all (?) have been released by Hornby in two batches.

6 hours ago, newbryford said:

 

The new FNA-Ds were introduced in 2019, so "FNA 2019" or "FNA 2020" as a flickr search brings up a few pics, as well as the likes of 6K73 and 6C22 with the years.

 

But beware - some of the pics that the search reveals may be NSFW.

I thought they were introduced from 2014-2019? I hope they were because I am modelling 2018.

https://www.ltsv.com/rd/photo_view.php?id=5658

3 hours ago, Revolution Mike B said:

No, it will need a decoder for DCC operation. 

Sorry please could you clarify - if the model is placed on a DCC powered track and a decoder is not fitted there will be no lighting at all?, or the lighting circuits will be damaged?, or it will work as per the DIP switches?

Thanks!

8 hours ago, YesTor said:

 

66507 is in 'as built' condition.

 

Best

Al

Yes, I was trying to figure out the date that it changed from 'as built' to see if I could run it.

On 24/02/2023 at 12:01, XChris said:

A question on 66507, will it have what appears to be a green surround on the Freightliner logo? Looking on Flickr I can’t see the green surround on photos, it could well be there in reality but I can’t see a picture of it. I quite like the idea of renumbering it to 506 in a later era, but a green surround would stop that idea?

 

Cheers

Maybe of interest, I've noticed that the model is missing the 'zero injuries' stickers next to the doors which appeared in August 2015. Additionally the lights were updated to LED in October 2017.

4 minutes ago, Phil-Essex said:

Is anyone experiencing a low buzzing sound from each of the Caledonian sleeper coaches? It's not horrendous but enough to be annoying! Layout uses a Z21.

Try disabling Railcom on the Z21.

I had a very problematic 68018. The speed was inconsistent and it would often refuse to move after changing direction. Same problem on DC and DCC. It was replaced by the retailer and now works as expected.

For the R30098 GWR powercars which go with these coaches:

43004 "Caerphilly Castle" named December 2019

43155 "Rougemont Castle" named March 2020

I haven't yet found a photo of the GW09 coach set running with these named powercars.

I believe these are next GWR Mk3 releases, currently showing as due Summer 2023

GW09
Coach D : R4915E GWR, Mk3 Sliding Door Trailer Standard (TS), 48127
Coach C : R4895B GWR, Mk3 Sliding Door Trailer Standard Disabled (TSD), 48126
Coach B : R4915D GWR, Mk3 Sliding Door Trailer Standard (TS), 48125
Coach A : R4896B GWR, Mk3 Sliding Door Trailer Guard Standard (TGS), 49109

On 25/01/2020 at 23:22, nat37670 said:

22/07/01 fGW hauled rakes were formed as follows:

 

OC81:  9481 5631 6203 6202 5669 6722 3232

OC82:  9488 5632 5740 5657 5744 6723 3255

OC83:  9480 5710 6221 6213 6206 6724 3261

OC84:  9494 6200 6207 5636 6226 6720 3241

@nat37670

Thanks for this information, could I ask a follow up?

How correct would this be for 1998-1999?

Did fGW have only 4 rakes available?

On 28/07/2022 at 12:35, shunny said:

Bachmann could potentially release MK2 and a new class 47 in Anglia blue in the future 

I’m intrigued by this idea, did Anglia run the DBSOs with a 47 to Great Yarmouth? Was there always an AC loco on the other end? Could anyone point me in the direction of typical formations for 1997-1999? Thanks!

I'm not sure, I certainly don't plan to start drilling holes and I don't want to make a mess trying to glue them. So I will probably contact them but depends how easy they are to fit if I will actually do it!

Being late to the party I only own 68016 and 68018 so at least they match but it does feel like I'm missing out a little compared to earlier batches. In 2022 they are incredibly good value for money though.

Cab hand rails are also not fitted on 68016 or 68018 from the current batch.

I have recently started using the black Z21 and I was wondering if it's ok/normal to leave the unit in STOP (track power off) mode at all times when the layout isn't in use for driving trains? There doesn't seem to be another option except unplugging it from the wall socket but when I do this the loco function states are not remembered (ie, the loco lights don't come back on when the system is re-powered). Just wondering what other users do. Thanks.

19 hours ago, RBC said:

Thought I seen a thread on this subject but I can't find it therefore apologies.

Has anyone tried to put a driver into the cab ?

If so are the principles the same as removing the old tooling cab ?

Thanks

Yes, I followed this video

I'm now wondering if it would be unfair to try and return the Zimo to the retailer as it only fails in one specific way and maybe only in my specific setup. I think I'll probably just keep until my next 21pin loco arrives and see what happens then.

Removed the capacitors and inductors which didn't make it any better or worse.

Fitted a new Lenz Silver21+ decoder and the noise has gone.

KMS Railtech had it in their Advent sale, and may put it back on sale again at some point.

I have left all of the original capacitors and inductors in the loco, would it be worth removing these?

Yes, in terms of the accuracy I might just have too high expectations. It's accurate at slower approach speeds and the stopping distance is only 75cm.