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Damn, I wish I could find the 'drool' emoticon! Thanks indeed Bruce. I may have to watch both those vids several times! Kev.

That edging looks the dogs dooda's Mark! kev.

Anybody else noticed on 06003's video of 47 564 above that its rake has 5 brake coaches on it! No shortage of room for bikes in those days. kev.

With all these extra ''West Highland'' branches we've all built surely Eastfield is going to need more 37/4's. 37 432 to 450 anybody, think of the names we could invent! Tongue firmly in cheek, kev.

Not looking good though. A load of the France based 66's are supposed to be on their way back. Kev.

27's looking good Brian, some very useful 27/2 photo's there. Shame I've already finished my 4mm one! At least I got the exhaust right, its hard to find close-ups. Cheers, kev.

Its dead easy, done loads! Definitely the first thing to check if your sounds vanish. It seems to be the weakest point of the ESU chip. I haven't blown a bass speaker yet though, give it time. kev.

If anybodies interested I've added another couple of ''high quality'' videos to my site - http://lochdour.webs.com/videos.htm I've finally finished 'polishing' my 20 project and stuck a 27 on as well. I really do need to borrow a proper video camera though, my Finepix can't cope!

Dodgys probably a bit strong! If you prefer Howes ones to SWD then its probable you won't like Olivia's, although some have quite nice sounds.

Yep, that was my suspicion that it was a 25 recording. The confusing bit is why did Andrew F get it as a 26? When I ordered the one in 26 028 I was told that they did not do a separate 26 and 27, Its the one program for both! Kev.

Hello folks. I've added some more Olivia's videos to my Loch Dour site - http://lochdour.webs.com/videos.htm They may just confuse everybody though as the 26 is not the same as the one posted by Andrew F. But the one purchased as a 27 many moons ago does appear to be? (and the start up is almost identical to the Howes 25!) HTH, kev.

There's always one smart***e! Seriously though that 25 sounds great and the Grid sounds like a better screamer than the Howes chip. I haven't heard the Hornby one in the flesh so can't comment on that one. I obviously need to work harder on mine! kev.

Cheers Andrew, I was going to take a risk on a Olivia's 26 chip shortly. No need to worry now, yours sounds just the Job. What speaker did you put in it? Kev.

Not so sure I'm brave enough to put my own efforts on! They will be running at Easter though.kev.

I've been busy using other peoples video's, so I thought I'd better have a go myself! This is my first attempt so be gentle. Bachman 37 with Olivia's refurbished 37 chip - http://lochdour.webs.com/videos.htm

Cheers guys, might take a while to set up as a bit busy getting ready for Easter and Epsom ex. Thanks again, kev.

No probs big jim, each would be part of the review which is clearly marked as to supplier. I'll try one so you can have a look. Cheers kev. Edit - I've added a link to big jims howes 08 video to try it out. Let me know if its Ok

Cheers SRman, it would just be a link straight to U-tube so all credit would still be with the video 'owner'. Kev.

Some fantastic and useful videos on this thread chaps but it is starting to get a bit 'rambling' as far as finding something specific. I don't know the etiquette involved with U-tube videos but would it be ok to put links from our soundchip review page ( http://coppellfmrc.webs.com/dccstuff.htm ) to some of these vids and get as much info in one place and in TOPS order as poss? I'm thinking the style of Big Jim's chase sequence ones with the start-up and running along are the most useful to prospective purchasers. There would be a big plug for RMweb of course. What do the rest of you think? Kev.

Here's another one. What if Inter City had done this using the V16 Velenta instead of converting the 47/8's Or, what to do with those left over Lima HST's! Can sometimes be seen on Coppell.

Been looking for this layout (not very well obviously!) since spotting your avatar on a couple of posts. I've gotta agree with the previous posts, It looks excellent, even my wife was stunned by the phots! I'm coming up to your show in a couple of weeks with our layout of many stripey trains, Coppell. Come say hello, I'll even bring a couple of 27's for railtour duties, inc a 27/2! kev.

Nice to see my little pet on here.I don't remember lending it out though! I am getting on a bit these days though! Was it Liverpool show?