Was hoping they'd keep the yellow front small ala 112. The current freight livery falls down because of the big yellow front in my eyes. Looking forward to seeing it!
I assume Rich means Pugsley's workbench. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/8-pugsleys-workbench/
Top notch modeller. His OO gauge class 59 build was superb.
I'm drooling over the new Western Rich, I'm trying desperately to see if I can arrange funds for a Maroon one. If not this run then certainly the next one...
Hattons have them pal, I'm sure Seamus will be along to tell us if they're available over here too
http://www.ehattons.com/52534/Bachmann_UK_36_557_E_Z_Command_1_Amp_4_Function_21_Pin_DCC_Decoder_Back_EMF/StockDetail.aspx
That's a lot of faffing around though for me. Advanced consisting would sort out the lights when two locos are put together and when you put them back they can return to normal without extensive programming.
I see the new chips are made by Soundtraxx as opposed to ESU (who made the old Bachmann 21 pin and 8 pin chip) and is in the Blue Pullman. I can say that they are super smooth in my BP and the yank tsunami sound decoders I have are top notch control and sound wise.