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It looks to be a lovely model. Would anyone be kind enough to let us hear what it sounds like please ?

Thanks for that Mike.

Can I ask of those who know,which one of the GWR models would represent the earliest running locomotive of the class ? Merry Christmas everyone.

The second one down the page here is what you're looking for. http://www.coastaldcc.co.uk/products/nce/power-supplies/

Fixed that for you Andy

I take it that loco doesn't move ?

Well I suppose we can say its a lot more promising than another GWR model being discussed elsewhere on the forum.

Don't know if you have fuses in your plugs over there but if you have then I would check the fuse first. If you have a digital multi meter you can measure the output of the power supply. Don't have a power cab myself but I presume the center core is + positive & the outer silver connector is - negative. If you don't have a meter then try a 12 volt car light bulb. If no output is measured on multi meter put your ear to the power supply to see if you had hear any sort of sound from it. If it hums then that is normal but if it ticks it will probably need to be replaced. If the power supply is ok then look at the power supply connector on the back of the power panel. Take it out & put it back in several times to make sure it is making a proper connection.

Have you checked the power supply ?

You were doing so well up to that point. Then you had to go & spoil it all be telling us it actually runs as well It seems to be a beautiful model but then what the hell would I know.

Not necessarily but I think everyone wants to know what it sounds like ?

I never have a problem with Hattons website but I did earlier. It seems to be fine now. Hattons had a problem with the site.

So would I gladly. I don't want perfection but I do want a model which is devoid of avoidable mistakes.

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I think we need to concentrate on the mistakes in the Oxford model & not the compromises of modelling in OO gauge. People need to remember that in the making of an OO Gauge model compromise is necessary, mistakes are not.

Thanks Edwardian for that very comprehensive explanation. I look forward to the general model being released to see exactly whats turns up. With all the information available from people on here & elsewhere surely there is no reason why a reasonably accurate model can't be produced of some variant of the class? Then again it may be produced just as a toy train engine & not a scale model at all ? The NRM model should be a totally different animal all together. There should be no excuses at all there ?

I have been following this thread with great interest but I am now totally confused ? Is the Oxford model a match for the loco at any time during its existence or is it simply a Heinz 57 ?

There are times when no words can be used to describe something. This is one of those times. An incredible work of art is all I can say.

I'm no expert & I'm not after perfection but the highlighted portion above says it all for me. I suspect a large majority of us would be happy with that

I've been looking at these. Any chance of some video of it running ?

Thank Brian. I did a search & managed to find a video. Cheers.

You have my permission

Nothing would give me greater pleasure but unfortunately its not possible to visit Olivia's for some of us so we have to depend on opinions & advise from others. This is where a forum like this is so valuable to some of us

On the subject of the motor Olivia's tell me that the new motors were supplied by Heljan & that they haven't had any problems with them so far. I know this is a bit off topic but still related to the Garratt but has anyone heard what Olivia's sound chip for the Garratt is like ?

Dcc Concepts makes a few different sizes I think.