The Derry Road

Thanks to all for the interest and supporting comments TDR:tumbsup:

John-r I use the Gaugemaster prodigy advance2 and the sound chips are from Mr Sound Guy with the exception of the hunslett, it being a bachmann 20 TDR

What a great layout, really enjoyed the video thanks for posting.

Dcc really adds a different dimension , can I ask what dcc system

and sound chips you went for.

Cheers. John.

Hi All,

This is just a short piece of film showing five locos, 071, 141, 201, 111 and a hunslett in construction stage running to test out the sounds, to date I’ve converted around 20 plus locos to DCC thus far, and enjoying every minute. Difficult to hold a phone whilst filming and a throttle on the other controlling My only regret is, Should had converted the layout earlier. Enjoy TDR

Hi everyone, finally got back to the layout, have now installed the DCC system and its fab, Im really pleased and impressed. I ran a few locos this morning to test out and recorded them on my phone, i will post up later the short film, sound included, TDR

Great to see and speak with some of the gang at the show. Nelson your video is fab, well done TDR

Tony no problem, I do have some if your require at a later date, TDR

Tony let me check out my materials box, I "maybe" able to help you out with surplus that I might have. TDR

Superb work Nelson, Absolute brilliance TDR

Kieran Very impressive sets

Anyone interested at £60 plus P&P

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Noel thanks for the help. Im operating a Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance2 and I've never ventured into CV's so this will be new territory/experience for me, so fingers crossed I dont balls it up. TDR

i have recently purchased and fitted a Mr Sound Guy decoder for a 141, My query is, " Does any body know how to turn the sound up, or is it set to a preset level that cant be adjusted". Any advice welcome. TDR

Superb layout Noel, plenty of activity with lots to entertain the eye. The 360 video of the layout is a joy to watch. Keep it coming TDR

very nice indeed, well done Tony:tumbsup:

Plenty of action Noel, Keep it comong in 2017. TDR

Modelrailwayman00, Welcome to the forum:-bd TDR

I to have had my prodigy advance2 "confiscated" by the War Office, until Christmas morning. how ever I still have the arrival of a 141 and 071 sound decoders to look forward to in the next few days. If only every month was as good. TDR

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A Friday lunchtime depot scene on Tara junction sees 071 in for fuel,oil and water,beside it 0117071 and 0117076 await their turn for servicing,behind them various 071 and 201 undergo exams on the heavy maintenance roads.

Busy weekend ahead at the depot Noel;)

Great two days there and well done to Bleach Green and its operating team, well deserved.

Looking forward to seeing one-and-all this week end in Birmingham. As written by, My Provincial Friend, I shall be assisting at Bleach Green so come and have a chat and view this wonderful railway and its rolling stock.

I will be there both days, looking forward to it

TDR

Totally agree Noel, I've watched these over and over to get the hang of things. My Gaugemaster system arrived yesterday along with six Lenz silver decoders. I have had a wonderful day setting up a prog track and a separate two meter track lenght to represent the layout. Result, 6 locos have now been converted and I've played about with them to familiarise myself with some of its capabilities. looking forward to connecting it to the layout. TDR

Noel and irishthump. many thanks for your help and advice. TDR

Hi All

I’ve taken the plunge into DCC and will be converting the control of the layout shortly along with some locos. Any advice/tips on decoder selection (sound/non sound) wiring, running etc., is welcome. My head is buzzing from reading manuals in choosing which system.

My choice of system is Gaugemaster prodigy Advance2, based on cost, future upgrading although I only run three locos at any one time and this model may be sufficient to cope with power wise.

Will post updates on progress

TDR

Kieran, a very enjoyable video, no problem with the lenght, I could watch this layout all day, great selection of rolling stock and lush scenery, keep up the great work. TDR