irishthump

Yes that will work. But it should work on DC out of the box. You'll have to crank the power up higher than usual under the sound starts, then the loco will move as normal. The sound will shut of if you turn the power off completely at the controller.

If it is not configured to run on DC it's a simple job to do but you will need access to a DCC controller to set it up.

If I remember correctly the sound equipped locos will run on DC out of the box.

227s ordered! Plenty of time to sort out some railcars to go with it!

Yeah I was thinking about 227, thanks for the confirmation!

Fantastic news! I didn't get to the show over the weekend but this is definitely something to look forward to! I was going to go the route of the Silver Fox kit but to be honest with the IRM A Class on my layout already they just won't cut the mustard. Quick prototypical question: Which of the Supertain liveried options would be most approproate for operating with the railcars in push pull configuration? Or would any of them be suitable.

Par for the course from this particular individual. Best ignored tbh.

It's the raw materials, epoxy resin (an oil product) used in the manufacture of the PCBs is significantly delayed because of the Iran conflict. The price of copper foil has also gone through the roof. ESU are a German company but all their manufacturing takes place in China.

The circuit board supports DCC sound but you need to install a speaker. However the solder pads are there on the circuit board and there's a cradle for a speaker so there is some provision for sound on these models.

I find Sostrene Grene has a lot of useful stuff. Their cheap paintbrushes are very good and they have a decent range of acrylic paints which are great for scenic work.

I have used a Gaugemaster Prodigy 2 for about 15 years and I'm very happy with it. But Gaugemaster are based in the UK and Brexit makes that difficult right now, especially if you have yo return the system for warranty work. If I was starting now I'd go to https://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/ and order either a Lenz or Roco system. You could even pick up a starter set which includes a perfectly good controller for €250 AND you get a loco and coaches you could use for another project or sell of. https://www.modellbahnshop-lippe.com/Starters+%26+Sets/Start-Sets+digital/Roco-5110019/gb/modell_474436.html

I know you say you've already tried DCC but to be honest it's the best option. It will provide the slow control you require while also having the advantage of simplified wiring for the layout. In many cases a good DCC controller is just as expensive as the high end DC ones, but bargains can be got on smaller systems which would suit a small shunting layout.

And the last of my 42’ Ferts are also finally finished. That’s the full rake of 8!!!

30 Ton Brake Van from @Past-Avenue has finally been weathered! Very pleased with the result….

Black and amber was how I've also heard it frequently described...