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  1. mattog
    Has anyone had any luck tweaking the CVs to get the sound in sync? At high speeds the engine sounds a little slow to my ears. Which CVs would one adjust (59,60?) and what values would I need? Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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    Hornby 2 BIL

    mattog replied to Colin parks's topic in Hornby

    Getting a sound decoder and speaker in there will be a challenge. I'm imagining it'll present the same problems as the Brighton Belle.
  3. mattog
    All I know is the Dapol are rubbish when reversing over short radius PECO code 100 points. Always derail without fail.
  4. mattog
    Received mine today and I must say full credit to Hornby for producing such a splendid model. The only criticism I have is for the packaging. The polystyrene tray makes removing and repackaging it a little nerve-racking given the fine detailed parts. And the tissue tends to disintegrate quite easily. It's not something you want to do that often. Having said that, the solution is to compress the polystyrene a little prior to sliding them back in - seems to work okay and saves you having to nervously wiggle them back in.
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    You ordered yours last June? You must be psychic! I had to wait until they formally announced it in January this year. Any chance you can tell what to be ordering in 2013? : )
  6. mattog
    So where does Hornby's new Unconverted Maunsell ex SR Open Second fit in? Was this one of the coaches prior to conversion and therefore shouldn't be seen together with the Pull Push pack? And how is it different to Hornby's other Maunsell coaches?
  7. mattog
    Rails are showing the Pull Push pack with M7 in stock but not R4534. I have the latter on order with Hattons but haven't been notified.
  8. mattog
    Another forum had news of the project still going ahead, can't remember the details though. Maybe the Dapol guys have some further information?
  9. mattog
    Then perhaps it could be a stationary model or supplied in bits as was its fate for much of its life. A DCC controlled burning fireman might be a nice touch too. As a side note, does anyone know what became of the shed plates and other bits? Same place those of the Blue Pullman went?
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    I'm with you with regards to the Fell but surely you're not lumping the Leader in with that ugly monster? I understand some Bullied's can be an acquired taste i.e: the Q1 but surely you agree the Leader has it charms? In fact, it's not far off a class 59/66 which I regard as one of the more interesting modern locomotives.
  11. mattog
    Okay, let me rephrase that, will anyone ever do a RTR commission with Heljan, Dapol or Bachmann?
  12. mattog
    There were murmurs of a commission a couple of years ago but that seems to have gone dead. What with Hattons, Rails, Kernows and others commissioning their own models, do you think any of them will ever see it in their hearts to do this somewhat obscure but none-the-less significant part of British railway history? Anyone?
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    Mk1 Horsebox

    mattog replied to Taz's topic in Bachmann

    Ordered the SR green twin pack. Combined with the upcoming Hornby Horse boxes it should all make for some interesting formations. Though it gets a little tough on the wallet, i must say I'm very much appreciating the many special commissions on offer at the moment.
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    Mk1 Horsebox

    mattog replied to Taz's topic in Bachmann

    Yesterday I knew nothing about horse boxes, today I feel like an expert. Thanks for the info.
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    Mk1 Horsebox

    mattog replied to Taz's topic in Bachmann

    Yes, it's a particularly handy resource, especially when one lives in Australia.
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    Mk1 Horsebox

    mattog replied to Taz's topic in Bachmann

    Some additional info on horse boxes. http://www.semgonline.com/vandw/horseboxes_01.html
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    Mk1 Horsebox

    mattog replied to Taz's topic in Bachmann

    Thanks for the info. And like would you usually see them coupled to the rear of a passenger express or branch service? Regardless, I'm thinking I'll put in an order today for the SR twin pack.
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    Mk1 Horsebox

    mattog replied to Taz's topic in Bachmann

    Would it be unusual to see these together with the type of horsebox Hornby are releasing?
  19. mattog
    I like the lamp solution - cheap and easy to install. thanks for the advice.
  20. mattog
    It's this 'testing' that the PA does that worries me. Surely reapplying these bursts of power could damage a sound decoder?
  21. mattog
    I contacted gaugemaster about this a little while back and they said this was normal. Maybe mrc who make the advance might have a better answer. Has anyone else experienced this and been concerned?
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  23. mattog
    I have a Prodigy Advance 2 and I run sound locos. What worries me is when a loco runs into an incorrectly set point and shorts. Rather than completely shutting down, the advance keeps applying bursts of power and you get that high pitched buzzing from the decoder. Surely this can't be good? I usually shut the unit off but it means i can't leave the room or stray too far from the controller.
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