thereallyniceguy

Hi Guys

Thank you all for your help.

It turned out to be a faulty brand new unit.

I actually drove it back to the shop to exchange this morning.

Now it's all up and running. What a truly fantastic system I really must say.

Thanks again

Si

3 minutes ago, Matt C said:

Also. . Unplug the track power lead from the back of the Z21 ( the small green connector?) And see if you still get a Red flashing light, just in case you are getting a short from this lead at the back of the Z21 in some way. 

Thanks Matt

Yes I did unplug everything and still flashed but now after switching off and pressing the button, the blue light comes up. I'll test more in the morning to make sure it's not just a fluke and red light reappears.

Si

24 minutes ago, WIMorrison said:

Sure seems like it - try holding down the button until it flashes ‘purple’ then let it go, give it 30 secs and unplug then plug in again to see if that will reset it.

Hi

Most odd. I now press the stop button quickly and it turns blue. Even after switching off then on, the red flashes but press the button and it stays blue.

I will perform a few more tests tomorrow morning but it's looking better. Just have to program a loco to test run.

Thanks for your help.

7 minutes ago, WIMorrison said:

1. If you disconnect everything from the Z21 (except power cable) from everything does the red light flash? If it does then you possibly have a faulty Z21.
2. If it passes test 1, connect it via LAN cable to the router and confirm that no error condition occurs.
3. Assuming continued success connect iPad to Z21 Router network
4. Once Wi-Fi connected to Z21 Router connect App to Z21 (192.168.0.111)
5. confirm that red light has not appeared.
6. Assuming all is correct, connect layout - if light goes red then short on layout.

Hi

I just tried with unplugging all except powerline and RED flashing light remains. I guess it's the BOX ?

Si

10 minutes ago, ITG said:

Red flashing light indicates a short! If it’s a brand new layout, how do you know if a short exists or not?

Can iPad see the Z21 network?

Ipad not connecting and I connected an NCE powercab to layout and it ran a loco no issues. There are 3 lights on the router and centre light which looks like a globe is flashing orange. Other 2 are green fixed.

Si

10 minutes ago, RFS said:

Does the red light go out if you disconnect it from the track? If it does that would indicate a track short. 

Forgot to mention. Red lashing light even with track disconnected. I'm running cobalt digital motors. Ive just connected an NCE powercab and ran a loco no problem.

I guess the issue must be the Z 21 ?

Forgot to mention. Red lashing light even with track disconnected. I'm running cobalt digital motors. Ive just connected an NCE powercab and ran a loco no problem.

I guess the issue must be the Z 21 ?

Hi guys

I've just plugged a brand new Z21 black to the router and track and powered up , to be met with a Red flashing light. Layout is brand new, no loco's on the track and ipad won't connect.

Any thoughts ? Thanks in advance.

Si

20 hours ago, jjb1970 said:

Is it for a steam scene or diesel? Diesel engine oil shouldn't be black, brown would be more accurate. When new it is a caramel like colour, and darkens with age, but even old engine oil shouldn't be black. And although diesel spills can leave black stains the oil itself is more translucent than coloured.

Thank you very much indeed. Really appreciate the reply and description/clarification. I will certainly give it a go then.

🙂

Si

Hi Guys

Hope i'm in the right forum....

Just wondering what you all use for that dirty distressed oil effect in a yard area.

I've just bought some AK engine oil product which is actually brown and looks nothing like black oil, so I wondered what alternatives are out there.

Thanks in advance.

Si

On 12/11/2021 at 16:24, NS Peak said:

Would this do?

https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/26165/44-002-Bachmann-Scenecraft-Wash-Plant
 

stephen

Thanks Stephen. Sorry,hadn't realised anyone had replied .Yes that would have done. Managed to finally source one now, but much appreciated. 

Simon

Hi

I'm after this Bachmann wash plant please. Preferably undamaged

44-184 

Many thanks 

Simon