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Thanks for that. I'll check them out. Tony.

Hi Ron. I hadn't thought of Alpha Mimic as to honest I don't know anything about them. I'll take a look. Regards. Tony.

Hi Nigel. I am aware that I would probable need two Mini Panels for my number of points & how the macros work as I already use macros on passing loops elsewhere on the layout. The problem is how to get the panels leds to indicate how each point is set & what route is set without wiring back to each of 34 Tortoise Motors. Regards. Tony.

Hi Nigel. I was planning on using SPDT momentary toggle switches to send commands to the Mini Panels to switch the points individually or through macros. The Mini Panel is meant to be used with momentary switches so would not work with lighting the leds unless through some sort of relays which I'm not familiar with. What I was trying to avoid is running wires from the panel to each of the 34 Tortoise motors on the terminus layout. Regards. Tony.

Hi Everyone. Thank you for the replies. I was travelling a lot yesterday so I'm just getting back to this topic now. Sorry to be replying to everyone individually but I didn't want to miss any of the points you made. Regards. Tony.

Hello Everyone. Hope you are all well & keeping safe. My system is the NCE Power Pro 5amp system. As part of my layout I have a terminus which contain 34 points run with Tortoise point motors and running through NCE Switch 8's, Switch It's etc At present I change the points using the accessory button of my Pro Cab. I have a layout diagram on a control panel at one end of the terminus. I plan to be able to change the points from this panel using an NCE Mini Panel which should work fine. My question is ? Is there any way to have point position led's on this panel with the Mini Panel or would I need to run cables to each Tortoise motor powered by a different setup ? With 34 points I'm trying to avoid having to run all those cables between the control panel & the points motors. Thanks Everyone. Regards. Tony.

I saw what the problem was straight away when I took mine out of the box. Being a brand new loco bought at full price I wasn't willing to take it apart to try to fix it. With mine the problem was the little spigot into which the screw goes was broken off level with the top the the bogie tower. The little plastic spigot was still attached to the screw. Was this the same problem you had ? As a matter of interest & for future reference what end did your model have the problem ? Mine was the end with the decoder socket fitted. The Hattons rep entered a note on my file that the replacement model is to be tested before its sent out to me. Of course that's no guarantee that it won't get damaged during transport. Unfortunately living in Ireland I have no choice but to buy from overseas.

Got one of these through the post today. Came with a broken bogie pivot straight out of the box Already on its way back to Hattons. This is the second time I have seen this problem with these railcars. Hattons had one for sale last week which had the same problem described in the details. Hope its not an issue with them ?

Have you tried the railcar on DC & if you did, did you have the same jerky running? Tony.

Great to see you back John. This thread is a tonic for anyone in these trying times. Stay safe. Tony.

Anyone looking for ESU decoders might try here. Don't know if they have a particular decoder but its worth a try/ https://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/Digital+_sp_+Digital+boxes/Digital/gb/liste.html?spur=H0&hersteller=ESU&grup=Digital

Airfix used to make an autocoach back in the day. I'm sure if you dig around on ebay you might find one. You could also use a goods van.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I was always praying that he would make it through. You will be with us in our memories Gordon. My sympathies to his family & friends. RIP Gordon.

So sad to hear this news. Life can be so cruel. My prayers are with Gordon & his family.

I suppose it depends on how much you use E Bay. If you're a heavy user then you may need a separate account. Personally I'de tell them to take a long walk off a short pier but thats just me.

I also noticed while using one of the Peco loco lift how easy it is for locos to slide off the lift. A little lift up flap at each end of the loco lift would stop this.

This seems a decent price ? Hornby-R3863-LSWR-Class-4-4-0 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hornby-R3863-LSWR-Class-4-4-0/dp/B08485J16S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Hornby+R3863+LSWR%2C+Class+T9%2C+4-4-0%2C+120+-+Era+2+Locomotive+-+Steam&qid=1617305628&s=kids&sr=1-1

You only have to look at who is selling it. That seller has form for stuff like this

Well done to everyone involved in setting this up. Very enjoyable. Thanks.

Did anyone ever get to fitting these ?

That's actually €7.90 Euro which works out about stg 7.00 and the DCC boards are being sent by DHL.

Global shipping money making racket. A right con job.

It shows what can be done. I'm getting four Lenz DCC decoders from Germany with postage set at €7.90 with DHL. EDIT. The postal costs from Germany were actually Euro 3.90 when I got to the checkout.

Ever since Brexit happened E Bay sellers have totally lost the run of themselves in regards to postage to Ireland. A postcard. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Great-Southern-Western-Railway-Ireland-Official-Postcard-Kerry-Hotels-2/383903904568 £10.03 to post a postcard. A 6" X 4" photo. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Iarnrod-Eireann-Class-071-No-080-Dublin-Heuston-Irish-Railways-6x4-Photo-Print/254493827082?hash=item3b4103a00a:g:79MAAOSwXRleLfV7 £10.88 to post a 6" X 4"photo ? I know Royal Mail charge high prices but this is just taking the p***

A few weeks before Christmas I tried to place an order but when I came to put in my address I couldn't put in Ireland because the UK was the only country available. I sent in an email inquiry to ask what I should do but didn't get an answer. A week later I sent another email but didn't get an answer to that either. Unfortunately I then had to go elsewhere.