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Gallery now further updated with three of the new models https://wicknessmodels.co.uk/project/union-mills-gallery/

A couple of new additions to my Union Mills gallery today, a B12 in BR Black and a Q2 on BR Black Link to Full Union Mills Gallery

Older Graham Farish model with brass drive gear circa 1979. This was a repair followed by dcc conversion, runs pretty well which can be seen in this video https://youtu.be/bc9WyUItQzE

This is an early Poole chassis model fitted with gaugemaster dcc92 decoder and marwick brush. The model has a brass drive gear and surprisingly copper pickups which look like they have been a replacement for the original silver ones as the lower plate retention screw is cosmetic, there is no chassis screw hole in which to insert it so it has been cut short at some point. It runs remarkably well on dcc as can be seen here https://youtu.be/-gGwGoswxpE Does anyone know the exact vintage of the model?

Some examples of Union Mills locos fitted with DCC https://wicknessmodels.co.uk/project/union-mills-gallery/

Full list of Marwick dcc sound projects from Wickness Models https://wicknessmodels.co.uk/information/soundscape-decoders/

https://wicknessmodels.co.uk/product-category/dcc-sound-decoders/

This is one I completed recently https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAXdFmwCwmc

This sound project is a collaboration between Wickness Models and Marks Trains, the project incorporates all the benefits of our RealDrive Projects and includes specialist ambient soundscape of your choice. This model shows many of the features including multiple playable horns on a single function, the soundscape and the two separate soundtracks for Electric and Diesel running. Here is the Sound Bulletin with extended instructions on prototypical lighting https://wicknessmodels.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/RealDrive-73-Airport.pdf

The Cairn Valley section is now complete. Also update on the Kirkcudbright Branchline Bridge Of Dee Station, a few pictures and links below http://www.theportroad.co.uk/index.php/port-road-galleries/kirkcudbright-branch-line/bridge-of-dee-station http://www.theportroad.co.uk/index.php/locations/irongray-station http://www.theportroad.co.uk/index.php/locations/stepford-station http://www.theportroad.co.uk/index.php/locations/crossford-station http://www.theportroad.co.uk/index.php/locations/moniaive-station

The Cairn Valley Section is now almost complete http://theportroad.co.uk/index.php

Its working here but if you would like a second link its here https://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/images/bis-instructions.pdf

‘MarWick’ Brush Insulating Sleeve – For easy DCC conversion of early Graham Farish locomotives. A joint venture by Mark’s Trains and Wickness Models. A sleeve designed and manufactured to aid the conversion of early Graham Farish ‘Poole’ built locomotives to DCC. With no chassis drilling required, no mess, and a quick and easy installation. Fitting instructions supplied and can also be downloaded here

Some new progress on the Port Road Site, we've moved slightly sideways at the moment looking at the second branch from Dumfries, which was the Cairn Valley Light Railway, here is the first article http://theportroad.co.uk/index.php/locations and here is the second on Irongray Station http://theportroad.co.uk/index.php/locations/irongray-station

A few of the Icons I've created for upload to the ECoS in UK Outline https://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/shop/sound-decoders-2/ECoS-uk-loco-icons

Youchoos Sound Decoders from Wickness Models at very competitive prices now sorted by Region. The decoders are available here with loads of speaker options https://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/shop/sound-decoders-2/zimo-sound-decoders And here is an article on the MX648 powerhouse of a small sound decoder https://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/wickness-information/dcc-sound-information/the-zimo-mx648-sound-decoder Finally the Wickness Models advice guide on fitting https://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/wickness-information/dcc-sound-information/dcc-sound-and-testing-advice

The most recent range of Graham Farish small diesel locomotives are excellent on dcc. The new chassis type with enclosed can motor is capable of producing genuine shunting speeds in n gauge. Converting these to dcc is both affordable and very worthwhile Please have a look at the link below https://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/wickness-information/specific-manufacturers-on-dcc/graham-farish-locomotives/graham-farish-small-diesels

Finally had some time to update the Port Road site some more, there is a new menu structure dividing the line into sections(not complete yet but we have Dumfries to Castle Douglas and Castle Douglas to Creetown) in the menu structure with all the stations and features as sub categories under these. There are new articles on Dunragit Station which is the most interesting one as although closed it is still on the remaining active part of the Port Road line just a few hundred yards from where the main line was severed in 1965. There is also a new article showing pictures of the current state of Gatehouse of Fleet station. Links below and a couple of pictures http://theportroad.co.uk/index.php/port-road-galleries/castle-douglas-to-creetown/gatehouse-of-fleet-station http://theportroad.co.uk/index.php/port-road-galleries/dunragit-station

Peco Jubilee N Gauge fitted with Uhlenbrock 73400 micro decoder, modification of the chassis is necessary to get the fit. Motor also has to be removed, isolated and replaced as part of the fitting

Now selling Loksound V4's with SWD soundtrack at £79.99 https://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/shop/sound-decoders-2/loksound-decoders-by-soundtrack

I now have some new pages on the port road site, the first is of the terminus at Portpatrick Station terminus of the Portpatrick Railway, couple of pictures below, the page can be found here http://theportroad.co.uk/index.php/port-road-galleries/portpatrick-station Another page on the Stranrear Stations is coming soon

The recent upgrade to the new Standard version 10231-02 brought it in line with the old Silver so Lenz have dropped the silver. The 21pin version was silver equivalent so the price differential between new standard and silver 21pin is obviously a point of discussion Anyway there is another new candidate in the £18 range, the Zimo MX600(below) which should be available shortly, not available as 21 pin though

With supply of Lenz and Zimo decoders into the uk being a little slow at the moment has anyone thought of trying the new ESU standard 4 function range here, 4 function equivalent of the Lenz Standard Decoderhttps://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/…/785-esu-lokpilot-standar…

Been doing some experiments with the new Lenz Set 10 controller and found it to be very easy to use, here are a couple of videos

Digitrax Zephyr XTRA Now In Stock at Wickness Models, perfect starting controller and the first building block for a large dcc system Available with accessories on this link https://www.wicknessmodels.co.uk/shop/controllers/digitrax-controllers