BRIAN T

Hi the paperwork just quotes a 21 pin 6 function decoder and function 3 and 4 for the headcode lights thanks

Just re inserted the blank plug , and head code box lights work fine in dc,

Thanks so far , I’ll keep investigating see if I can sort out this headcode box lighting

I have just fitted a Zen 21 pin decoder to my splendid Blue D600 ,but the headcode box lighting does not illuminate,all other lighting effects are ok. id be interested if anyone else has the same problem, Can’t find any other help at the moment, I’m sure they worked in DC mode. will remove the body and fit blanking plate to check if necessary, but do not like removing body to much as it is quite a tight fit.

New youtube video for Abercynon Fach with some additional motive power. https://youtu.be/6j2zW8SNU68 Hunslet Barclay 0-4-0 st has just arrived from working the nearby collieries.

recent update to Abercynon Fach ………..see you at the show.

Just been to buy the green syp from my local superb model shop but alas there are no destination or headcode sheets in the box , after opening a further six boxes .....no destination blinds etc, seems the batch has affected by the omission of this necessary detailing. Anybody else?

Returning to this thread about the running problems , jerkiness flashing/ dimming lights,which many owners have experienced including myself, I am pretty experienced in sorting out various faults and problems but with this model I just hadn’t the time to have a go.Now I really like this model and would love to have it running nicely from a crawl.A close friend who is an expert at sorting things Model Railway said he would have look. well it’s sorted , which may help others to get theirs running nicely. he found that the brushes were far too light on the commutator and the contacts were hardly touching at times hence the surging and the lights dimming and brightening. he increased the pressure on the brushes and the running was greatly improved and the lights were a constant brightness forward and reverse head and tail. also a change of decoder to a guage master further improved the smoothness of the running. my thanks to him for getting this would be stored model back to a smooth running machine on my little layout

also we can talk BCR and Canadian Railways.

I will be there,currently sorting out stock and cleaning bits and pieces.Come and say hello

Hi ,nice to see my layout as your title picture to your video....thanks for that,It was a very good show wasn’t it ,though I didn’t get to see much of the other layouts as it was so busy...cheers Regards Brian ,

Yes rule 1 for me too,one Dean goods did visit the valleys on an SLS SPECIAL

Another appearance at the Cardiff small show in January for Abercynon with a new fiddle yard and some new stock.

Soon to appear on a modified Abercynon Fach , Nu Cast Rhymney Railway Tank No 38

Lovely little scene,...thanks for posting.

Soon I hope ,will try and find some time to get some more shots posted...cheers

Thanks Phil much appreciated Cheers ,that could be arranged

Hi mate ,absolutely,getting very silly .

Let’s see how long a pasty thread is put up with by the moderator

What a fantastic show , not one bad layout,.....one or two operators not realising the viewing public want to see trains running... Dorehill St Stevens for one ....we counted nearly 8 operators and not a train running for long periods. this was the second time we have seen this layout before and the same situation happened , almost too big to control ..a real shame...all the same a very enjoyable show.

We are back to pasties , time to leave the thread again

My relatively new ho scale diorama BURRARD INLET will be at the Cardiff show in 2 weeks ,I don’t think I have posted on the forum before except in the exhibition section. It is fully Dcc ,try and make the show.

It certainly is Rob....good luck and have fun with your 47xxs.