barrymx5

3 hours ago, Graham_Muz said:

Except I’ve not officially started yet...

Development Manager Elect? Or Development  Manager -in- Waiting. Take your choice!

Either way, great news. 

Appreciate all your help Pete. 
in the unlikely event you do come across a later tender in Malachite yes please do pm me. 

2 hours ago, PJT said:

 

 Two more points to go with the cab windows comment above:

 

1. Ardingly was certainly one of the Schools to get a Lemaitre multiple blastpipe and chimney, but I don't know when the conversion was carried out.

2. It had the later style tender, with curved backing-plate steps that echoed those on the loco and toolboxes that ran across the tender rather than being sited longitudinally on each side, as in your photo of Wellington.  Hornby certainly make the later type tender, and they've done it in the Malachite livery if that's what you're after.  Unfortunately, the model Hornby made featuring that tender in that livery was the NRM 925 Cheltenham, which has the original chimney and is one of those models that had problems with Mazak rot (badly deformed running boards on models so afflicted).

 

The Mazak rot problem with Cheltenham might throw up a later type tender in Malachite, looking for an undamaged loco to run with, if you ask around the secondhand traders.

 

Pete T.

Thanks Pete

1 Peter Swift shows the Lemaitre as fitted 5/40. 
2. I think I will just have to live with early tender. If I come across a S/h later tender at an exhibition when things get back to normal, so much the better.

I had 3 of my 4 Greyhounds with Mazak rot and don't wish to increase my risk. Interestingly I managed to repair 1 Greyhound with spare parts from Peters Spares and Hornby repaired the other 2 free of charge. 
 

I appreciate your advicePete.   My reason for the switch of School is that my daughters attended Ardingly and one is about to be featured in the Old Ardinian magazine  highlighting her role in frontline fighting Covid. I thought it would be a nice touch to rename a loco too. 
regards

Barry. 

On 19/08/2020 at 12:04, Cor-onGRT4 said:

Hornby have the new batch of LSWR / SR brake van in stock, still milk chocolate, but old image, 

when new pictures are updated then we will know if colour is corrected. 

I went on to the Hornby website and posted a mediocre review on account of the colour. My January negative comment Is still there but my August one has not been added. 
Hornby need to get this right. 

I intend to renumber one of my Schools Class as 917 Ardingly. Of the possible donors, 902 Wellington seems to be closest. I have consulted the Peter Swift book and it looks to be a simple renumbering and new name plate from Fox. 
But this class seems to be a minefield so I thought I would see if the knowledgeable folk on this site know something I have missed. You can be brutal because I am a complete novice at name changes!

Like many following this thread,  I registered my interest in various liveried versions soon after they were announced.  Ok so now the models are getting closer to being available and certainly impress me, I have at last placed a firm preorder.  

After running problems over the years with various 6 wheelers (Stove R, Palethorpes etc) I decided my first purchase would be a Southern  green 6 wheeled full brake. My thinking is that  this model would look good with various LSWR and SR coaches in my collection. if this model runs well I will proceed to order a couple of the 4 vehicle sets in various Southern liveries.  if it does not I will try an individual 4 wheeler.  
 

What are others doing? Preordering individual models or going for the better value sets? Am I being unduly cautious about running problems with 6 wheelers? Interested to hear views now delivery is getting closer. 

regards

Barry. 

 

On 07/08/2020 at 08:33, pitbull1845 said:

Finally! So glad the ZTC is going/gone.  Never liked it. 

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Well done team... 

I tend to agree but think it sad that a local firm never quite made it. I considered ZTC quite seriously when I started down the DCC route but also ultimately decided to let my head overrule my heart to go American. In my case Digitrax, with which I am very satisfied. Gaugemaster Prodigy is of course rebranded MRC Prodigy. 

On 26/07/2020 at 14:24, railroadbill said:

Anyone have the LSWR one?  Finish ok?

LSWR Terrier on my Broadtemple layout.  
Looks as if someone in the Wagon Shop got news of the forthcoming Grouping and jumped the gun with a wagon logo!

I like your choice in locos. But I have trouble accepting the Bachmann Bulleid coaches. The Hornby Maunsells and now the Hornby Short Bulleids are in a different class and make up into some excellent prototypical sets which really complement the locos.  Blood and Custard Maunsells have been available for some years and I await Hornby B&C  Bulleids. 
But each to their own. 

On 28/07/2020 at 10:51, dragosmp said:

 

 

I guess I'm sold on Zimo. Haven't been paid by Zimo/YouChoos or gotten any discount to say this,  there's just a story that had to be said. I had used LaissDCC, Horby Sapphire and 8249s and now I don't need to. I still feel the Zimos are a bit expensive, twice the price of a LaissDCC, but when you take into accound the price of the loco and the quality of the Zimo, it's actually a good deal, even if you use no function at all! And then there are the functions, which I hope to discover soon.

 

Thanks for the help

 

 

 

 

Echoes of my experience with Youchoos and Zimo. Excellent. 
 

regards

Barry

1 hour ago, Nile said:

That's an ex-SECR C class, so probably Wills/SEFinecast if it's metal, or possibly OO works if it looks more like a resin body.

It's definitely metal. So you reckon Wills/Finecast? But I am almost certain it is a LSWR 0395 Class. 

On 06/06/2020 at 10:07, Jack Benson said:

 

In the meantime, inspiration from RMweb's Nile, has resulted in the purchase of a Golden Arrow Productions 0395 from Chris. Memories of DJH's odd-length castings have coloured my perception of this useful locomotive and it will compliment the 02 and G6. The 0395 was a rather Victorian standard goods 0-6-0 that was not extinct until 1959 when 30567 was withdrawn. Seen below at Feltham Locomotive Depot.

Older even than the ex-LSWR Drummond '700' class 0-6-0 at Feltham Locomotive Depot is Adams '395' class 0-6-0 No. 30567, which was built as No. 154 in 3/1883, later Duplicate No. 0154, SR No. 3154, then BR No. 30567 and survived until 9/59.

 

Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike license 2.0 Geograph-2979734-by-Ben-Brooksbank

 

Lovely old thing,  the build will feature an SEF etched generic chassis, suitably modified with two-stage drive and can motor as previously commented, a very useful locomotive.

 

Cheers and Stay Safe

I agree. I cannot claim to have constructed the kit but purchased one a few years back. Added crew, renumbered and added DCC.  It looks quite good in the loco yard and has an occasional spin round the layout with appropriate wagons. Doubtless someone here will be able to identify the kit. DJH?
 

You are not letting the grass grow etc!

DCC is definitely the right decision. Code 100 v 75 really depends on how much old stock you want to run. But we have explored all that. 

Your diagram looks exciting. I think you are right to start with one section to get things running. Too many ambitious schemes are abandoned because the authors lose heart and interest because nothing is moving. 
Your basic idea is like a larger version of my layout which I started almost 10 years ago. My operating sessions are fun but would be improved if I had more storage loops. So my advice would be include as many storage loops as you can reasonably fit in. They can of course be "off scene"

Enjoy the planing but try to get something running before too long!

3 hours ago, simmo009 said:

Hi Adwoot. Back in for a few years after a long break (seems quite common), ostensibly to assist my nephew,  but watching YouTube and going to shows really inspired me to return.

DCC is definitely the way to go if you are starting afresh. Pick a good quality control system.

Do visit your local club, the help I received there was excellent. You can trade skills, so you may be able to do something for someone who will help you with chipping your old loco's. 

Code 100 would be your best track option with older stock.

There are so many 'how to' videos on YouTube, it is really easy to see how to do things.

Practice and research should always be carried out to maximise results.

Start small and get your eye in before going big, practice makes perfect. 

 

Welcome back to the hobby, there are so many aspects to enjoy.

Some excellent advice. 
On my return to the hobby after decades I visited my local club and was lucky enough to purchase for a nominal sum a very small DC layout they were clearing out. I ran this for a year or so with my new DCC Kit and  learned so much before starting to construct my own big (well 8'6"" square!) layout. 

So yes Code 100 if you want to run old stock, start with  DCC from a DCC specialist company, and join a club if you have a local one. 

And RM web has friendly helpful folk too. Never been a better time to be part of the creative and enjoyable hobby. 

40 minutes ago, PJT said:

 

Lovely little models though, as were the Kernow Beattie Well Tanks before them.  Not that I'm biased or anything.

 

Have a good one,

 

Pete T.

 

Thanks Pete. Yes one of my favourites too.  I see from latest Model Rail the Well Tank was second most voted for OO steam loco of the decade. SR did very well  Terrier first in O gauge and Merchant Navy  first in N.  

Thank you! You have made me a happy man. Not a bad day altogether. Our trip to Spain cancelled I ordered a case of Rioja  which arrived today. Oh and the local nursery delivered the geraniums for the hanging baskets. So I can spend the time I would have spent hacking the doors out of 30225 planting the hanging baskets whilst sipping Rioja! 

On 12/05/2020 at 00:36, Ron Ron Ron said:

It should be pointed out that Bachmann’s DCC products are designed and/or made by reputable DCC manufacturers.

 

 

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Maybe but the number of people I know who have abandoned Bachmann Dynamis Is many times greater than all the other systems put together! Now I realise Bachmann are rebadging Zimo decoders and these are well worth buying. As for Hornby I am having to work through my Hornby locos replacing their failed decoders. 
So I support those who support " proper" DCC manufacturers. And each have their strengths. Finding a good retailer and taking their advice is a good way forward.
 I like to be able to control 2 locos and have the ability incorporate any new kit so Digitrax suites me nicely- and I never even thought about nipple buttons Brossard!  It is interesting at exhibitions ( remember those?!) to see which system each layout is using. 
Good luck Ollie. 
 

12 minutes ago, Harlequin said:

Zimo every time and Youchoos are a great supplier, although unfortunately they are out of stock of MX600R at the moment:

https://www.youchoos.co.uk/Index-Shop.php?L1=StdDecos

 

 

Thanks Harlequin. I should have checked. 
Would another approach be the Bachmann rebadged Zimo from Kernow?

Cost £26.95. I am running one on an O2 and it's very smooth. 
Spec:

36-568A Bachmann 6 Pin DCC Loco-Decoder with Back EMF with Railcom.

0.8 Amp continuous Current    

1.5 Amp Peak Motor Current    

4 Function Outputs - Amplified (0.5 Amps Each / Total) plus 2 Logic,       susi or Servo outputs    

New Brake Functions on F2 to allow deceleration control    

Long Addressing    

Multiple Programming Options    

Consist Option (Double Heading)    

Railcom Compatible    

Made By Zimo    

DC Operation    

User Defined Speed Curve    

Size – 14mm / 9mm / 2.5mm

Try Youchoos for Zimo. They were early in the field with these excellent decoders. 

Thanks Graham. Looks good. 

12 hours ago, PJT said:

Please excuse me adding a further twist to your dilemna!

 

Pete T.

Pete please do not apologise. Very useful indeed. 
 

regards

Barry

I already had 2 SR O2s, one olive and the other black, both with PP equipment, and have just last month purchased a third from Kernow, an Early BR model without PP at £99. Not a bad price. 
I am tempted to try and take the PP equipment off one of the SR locos and fit to the BR one to run with my Hornby Maunsell 2 coach PP set. Has any one tried this or have any tips? Would removing the body be necessary? Obviously I don't want to ruin 2 bodies!

Anyone know where BR O2s operated Pull Push services or am I going to have to claim it is a stand in for a failed M7. 

Incidentally  my O2s. run very nicely at slow speed with DCC decoders easily fitted in the smokebox.  2 Maunsell PP coaches on a 1:50 slope is about the pulling limit - but have to be smokebox first. The BR one was delivered with back to backs too close but is fine now with the  wheels eased out. 
A great model and can't wait for the LSWR Roadvan!

Very nice. Good job. I don't expect mine to quite come up to that standard. 

. I have just ordered my transfers from HMRS. Unfortunately several of the windows have crazed and 2 are unglazed. Tried that glue/ glaze as obviously the interior cannot be accessed. Does not seem to work for me but I will persevere. 

38 years to finish this kit may not be the record! I have just ordered the transfers to finish mine. Not sure when I started it but it has the plastic sides. Like others I chickened out of the salmon & pink and painted it olive green.  

On 27/03/2020 at 15:56, Oldddudders said:

I have several Hornby BY/Van Cs, and they run well enough. No sign of them picking Peco Code 75 or 83 points. Their design means they are just a little more reluctant to roll than the free-running Maunsells, and that suits me. If I have to split sets in the platform (FP Padstow, RP Bude) the attached van will stop the uncoupled set from rolling anywhere. 

Interesting that I have just come across this post after struggling with a Hornby VanC which constantly derails. I have checked the obvious things like b2b but the whole sub assembly which holds the axle came away. It appears to be a push fit but no longer stays in place. Shame because it looks good but certainly does not run well. Any tips more than welcome. Perhaps the way to go is as outlined by John Dunsignaling.