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No problem. Since you're new to this and you wanted to price your items to sell, you could ask around to see what would be a good price point to sell at. Just trying to help out so you don't end up like this guy on eBay who has been gradually reducing the price of a similar set as it has not sold http://m.ebay.ie/itm/BACHMANN-00651-IRISH-RAILWAY-CIE-2-6-0-CLASS-K1-LOCO-COACH-TRAIN-SET-/321940918326?nav=SEARCH You're free to name whatever price you wish however.

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Thank you both for replying in such a timely fashion! Was considering something but may hold off for now until I figure this out better. Had listened to a couple of locos but some didn't sound quite right and now I understand why Are these the modern ones I shjould be trying to look for?

I have been looking into the Bachmann Class 20 with sound and there seems to be more than one sound chip available. It seems that Bachmann did their own chip which came installed (or at least included with)the Class 20. Howes models also seem to have done their own chip or can reblow one with their sound file. Some reports suggest that this is a better sound except the horns (if it's for a Hunslet). Does anyone British outline modeller on here have experience with the Class 20 sound? Does anyone know what SWD sound refers to? Opinions appreciated. Thanks in advance

Don;t get me wrong, JB, I loved the orange ones best before I saw that shot which is really nice. While I understand the practicalities, I guess I don't fancy them as much in 'cement' livery

That's a smashing livery. Wasn't into the bubbles so much but would definitely buy a rake of these in rtr:drool:

The Q&A section is best in case anyone didn't read all the way down=)) Doesn't accept returns ………. should I go for it? The river Wye skirts the English-Welsh border, this one's further north;)

What are you planning to convert to DCC? If you have older locos that do not run very well at present on DC, you may see a marginal or no improvement on DCC. Consider looking through some of the threads on the DCC section here to see what may be relevant to your situation

That's exactly what I needed!:tumbsup:

Looks like no recommendation for the Hornby 20 yet. If anyone is aware that this is a new build like the and not the Lima rehash, would you please post on this thread? Thanks in advance David, what sound chip are you using for the Hunslet and how did you program the horn? If I look for a secondhand Bachmann Class 20, are there different variations out there? Presumably I would be looking for a recent build. Any advice appreciated

Was wondering why you had several late posts. It's time for Zzzzs ...., and I'm on Pacific right now

hehehe

Do enjoy these little adverts pulled up from the not so recent past. Any idea what the relative percentage upcharge was, i.e. what did a 3rd class ticket cost circa 1925-1945? Other than refreshments, what other luxuries were on offer to the soon to be pampered 3rd class traveller in the Pullmans?

Reference to a Junction Railway in Cumbria here https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleator_and_Workington_Junction_Railway

Thanks, Tom. Some previous photos of great service! One potential consideration might be the addition of sound I happened accross this on Rails website https://railsofsheffield.com/railroad-class-20-20163-locomotive-with-tts-sound-2016-range-r3394tts-hornby-railroad-JJJA29918.aspx R3394TTS (Twin Track Sound) does not seem to appear on the Hornby website, so I'm not sure if this has been comissioned by Rails? The prime mover in the Hunslet was the English Electric CSVT (I think it had 8 cylinders?.... open to correction) The prime mover in the BR Class 20 was the EE 8SVT (turbocharged V traction engine but without an intercooler). Since nobody is going to be getting a soundfile from 102 any time soon, I'm making the assumption that the soundfile from a Class 20 would sound pretty similar to the Hunslet. I would probably not be prepared to sacrifice very good running (& slow running) from a Bachmann class 20 for a motor that is obviously inferior to it. I don't know how good or bad the Hornby Class 20 motor is. From what I have read online, the rehashed/rebranded version of the Lima Class 20 is not quite hitting the mark as a modern motor. Does anyone know if this is something new from Hornby (wishful thinking most likely) or have experience with the present most 'modern' version Hornby Class 20 motor. Before you all laugh, we had some video of a Hornby Class 55 in action (as a potential metrovick donor chassis) a couple of days ago and it performed surprisingly better than would have been anticipated

Thanks, David. Can the sanding equipment be pared away... once I figure out where it is?

Online?

Yes, I had looked there with the same feelings as you. There are some cheaper used but would prefer the reliability of a new unit, I think? How reliable is the class 20 if I were to go for used, I wonder? That's reassuring, David, doesn't sound like too much work to get them to mate together. Are the bogies on the Class 20 correct for the Hunslet? Will probably bide my time at these prices and get one with yellow detail on the bogies sides, should be easy to blacken it out

Correct, that should have read " in lieu of some push-pull..."

I think they come up from time to time on the dreaded eBay, occasionally completed, sometimes is a kit iirc I think they were used down south for the time on loan/hire to IR for some push/pull services in the 80s....

Nice starboard light cluster!

Thanks lads! So, most importantly, my coaches are OK…...and, oh yeah, my resprayer survived to do another fine job when I need some MkIIIs

Any advice on where to source a modern chassis to run the Hunslet? It would be intended for a DCC layout if it ever gets built… Bachmann class 20 DCC ready or other?

Same as at KX