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Lovely job, Noel. Which chip are you using 175?

Bit of a geography lesson required there. Sure maybe he needs the bus fare home and has to pay in Sterling;)

That's what I was thinking and was hoping it might fall that weekend. I might fly in a few days early and make that weekend if it's on. Would like to meet up with some of the members if possible Regardless of whether Noel is the always hungry sort or not, suggestions that might improve the overall experience at the MRSI are certainly not unhelpful. This encourages modelers and families to attend again in subsequent years, which helps safeguard the clubs finances when hosting these events (although I'm sure isn't the MRSI's first rodeo). On the other hand, this may not be so helpful

Is there one near the end of October?

A lot of hard work there, John but worth it. Lovely stuff!

That looks great in B&W, John. I almost had to do a 'double take' save for the oversized foliage

Thank you both. That's more than I thought it might be especially for a narrow gauge tank loco! I really have no idea how the preservation groups manage under those circumstances

Aaah, yes! that's good to see and hear. Does anyone know how much it costs to get a loco or coach back on the rails in preservation? Obviously 134 may be in better shape than say a steamer but just a ballpark figure?

Reasonably easy to find photos of the 4w 'tin' (heating and luggage) vans in silver ... but harder to find some of the 'hooded' (luggage) vans. Here's one I like from John Phillips in Valencia, 1957

Great information, David. Appreciate that

All useful information. Thanks for all the solutions contributed on the thread

looking forward to seeing the workshop pics:cheers:

I like the livery. I accept is is a little plain but strong nonetheless.

Hi Dave, Any 6-function suitable for 071 class? They don't have an integral capacitor for Stay Alive but that is an optional extra is what I understood from your post? Have they actually been tested with ABC modules (the Loksound seemingly misbehaves with this although that is also NMRA compliant) I presume it is one of these? http://laisdcc.com/decoders/ Thanks

That's amazing, Bren! Not sure how you manage of all of that!

I suppose they are producing for a niche market and the price is not cheap (in absolute terms) although as Mayner states it's probably good value provided the performance of the product can approximate the running qualities expected of modern models. I'm a little surprised (and a little concerned having placed my order) to hear that the product ran so badly overall. It would be reasonable to expect that a hand made model would have been checked and tested over some track work that at least the majority of modelers would use and should run well. More importantly, I'm wondering about the responses of the manufacturer in offering 'after sales' support for your product that is essentially defective/not fit for purpose when delivered. I do not possess your modeling skill not do I have the support of a local club, and since the company does not accept electronic forms of payment, redress in a situation such as yours might prove difficult after some real distance buying (I'm in the US). I had asked OOworks if they could add a little more weight so that it might provide an improved tractive effort on a gradient. Apparently it is difficult to do due to space constraints within, but I guess I can add 10g at least! I had considered ordering the UG class also but I'll hold off for now until I see my own U class running well. Is the problem that the wheels on the loco or tender are not electrically isolated from each other, hence separate tender and loco pickup for opposite polarities rather than all wheel pickup? A Stay Alive decoder should certainly help

Well, my order during the week was 382! Whether it's batch three, No. 82 or whether they're sequentially numbered it's become very popular. Won't have her until maybe November but still in time for Christmas and there will be lots of recommendations on the site for decoders etc. by then

That's a great tip. A ten-fold reduction in cost is definitely worth doing and makes equipping a couple of rakes affordable for the average modeler. DO you thin it is possible to route the wiring between the window, drill a tiny hole in the floor and hide the battery behind the 'battery boxes' under the chassis. Battery replacement would be infinitely easier

That's a shame, John. Admire your ability to find a fix to the problem. Hope she works out!

No Kieran, I just ordered one! However, Rebekah told me there is little additional room in the boiler or firebox to add any additional weight or a speaker for a sound decoder if anyone is interested in that. The tender might be an option but has some cross members on the resin which might need to be removed to accommodate one

Have to agree. I really enjoyed the CADs with the various parts picked out in different colours. Really allowed me to gain an appreciation for the various parts including air pipes, hopper doors, and braking system which I would otherwise have glossed over. These really look well. I have to agree this is a very important point. Not just for the relatively few presently modelling to the correct gauge but if a decent rtr track (and points) were to become available, I'd be tempted to convert a lot of stock.

Eoin and IT, thanks for all of that which has ben immensely helpful

Agreed. I looks very well indeed. Leslie, this looks better than I expected to be honest. Forget the video but an honest critique on the running qualities if you have a DC circuit would be appreciated. I think I'm gonna get one of these babies.

Nice job, Kieran! Looks well!

You'll see I commented on the brake in that photo and I have one of your vans and a nice one it is too! A couple of photos would be great in good light or daylight but heres some more of 49 while we're waiting on 205