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Hi, I bought a set of lights for my 08 0-6-0 diesel shunter, from expressmodels.uk. I wired them to a Hornby R8249 decoder. So far the white lights for forward and reverse work ok. One red light will turn on with F1, the other red will come on with F2, but does not remain on.I cannot get the light for the cab to come on at all. Does anyone know about these lights, and how to get them to work properly. I use a Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance controller. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks IT, I will try that. Controller.

Thanks Noel, The Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance is the control I use, and has a button ( DBL Head ) for double heading. I know this will set up double header running for two or more locos. I am not sure if it will equalize the speed on both locos or if I will have to play around with CV3, 4, 6. Can you explain what you mean by LokSound/LokPilot calibration procedure, I don't think I have come across that one yet. Thanks for the ton of information above. The user manual has a lot of instructions on how to set up double heading. I will sit down tomorrow and use all that information to try and get it right. Thanks again. Controller.

Thanks IT, The sound chip is MM 0055 DCC Sound chip for CL071/111. The non sound chip is one I bought for 088 in Marks Models a number of years ago. Now that I have had time to think about it , these locos never ran as double headers. So I think I will leave them as they are. Best not to mess around with them. They are running just fine. Thanks Again, Controller.

Thanks Dave, I will start with YouTube and get as much information as I can, before I undertake the job. I know a small bit about CV values, but not enough, to dive straight into the job. I will let you know how I get on. Thanks Again, Controller.

Hi, I have fitted a MM 071 loco (088) with a sound decoder and all is working fine. I bought another 071, (086) and fitted this one with the decoder I took from 088, Non sound. This too is working fine. I would like to run these as a double header. Problem is, 088 takes off very fast, while 086 takes time to build up any speed. I remember reading, on this site , how to equalize both decoders, but cannot recall how this is done. Can any one of you gents refresh my memory, please. One more question please. I have 088 for a number of years now, and I think it may need a drop of lube oil. Can you tell my what parts need to be oiled, if any at all?. PS. I use a Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks Lads, I tried the chip in my 071 loco and success first time. Everything is working. So like you lads suggest, it may be a faulty speaker or loose wire in 201. I will take it in to Marks tomorrow, and let them have a look at it. Thanks Again, Controller.

Thanks IT, The only other loco I have that has a speaker is a MM 071. I will give that a try. Thanks, Controller

Hi Lads, I am not getting any sound at all. All I am getting is lights and fwd/rev. I have the loco since 2012. I never opened the loco, except to replace the chip to DCC. And that only means removing a small panel from the roof. I don't think I would be brave enough to take the loco apart, and do as you suggest. If I was to take it to Marks or Murphy Models, would they have a service/repair department?. I think it would be safer to leave it to the experts. After forking out 120e for the chip it would be nice to see it working properly. Thanks, Controller.

Hi IT, Yes I did try the decoder after reset, but I am still only getting the same functions. Perhaps if I try to program the chip again, I might have some luck. Any tips would be very welcome. Controller.

Thanks IT, I did what you suggested by resetting cv8 to value 8. I did this by programming loco on program track. When I read loco's decoder values on programme track, I get a reading CV8= 151. I know I am doing something wrong, but I don't know what. Controller

Hi, I just purchased a Murphy Models sound chip for a 201 loco. I thought everything would work if I just placed it on the main track, but no. Reverse/forward ok, FO directional lights ok. No luck with F1, F2, F3. F4 headlight one end only. No luck with F5, F6, F7. F8 cab lights ok. Do I need to program this chip on the program track first?. I am using a Guagemaster Prodigy Advance. I am using factory default address # 3 at the moment. I will change it later, when I get it all set up. Thanks, Controller

Thanks Noel, Warm white it is then. Controller.

Should I go for Amber, or Warm white lights for Orient Express coaches?. Thanks, Controller.

I think I am going to need a lot of paint for these roofs. Controller

Silver paint it is then. Thanks for the tip. Controller.

Hi Lads, I finally found what was holding the roof on. Not a screw to be found anywhere. As you can see from the photos, the glazing at the end of the coach, at the gangway window has a small lip, which when pushed in, enabled me to pull off the roof and glazing all in one. I can't remember where and when I got the coaches. I got a number of coaches from a work mate, many years ago, so these may be some of them. Now for lighting. Thank you all for all your advice and help. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks DiveController. These are a couple of photos of one of the coaches. I have pulled on the roof, but I am afraid I will break it. As you can see in the chassis, there are three holes, but I can't figure out what the purpose of these are. Controller.

I have three Lima Italy pullman coaches and one parcels van. I bought them for my sons many many years ago. I would like to put lights in to them, but I am having trouble taking them apart. It looks like I will have to take the roof off , but I do not want to force it, in case I cause any damage. There are no screws visible holding the roof on, just three holes in the chassis which don't appear to serve any purpose. Any tips?. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks DiveController, I do like the look of the black 141 with the small marker lights and token catchers attached. If there were any of these available I would be prepared to swap these two, they are still in very good condition. If not, I would be happy just to add token catchers, if these were available. I have been told that WRENNEIRE may be able to help. I will contact him tomorrow. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks Noel, Will contact Wrenneire. Controller.

Thanks Broithe, Didn't notice that. Were the catchers still in use when they added the larger marker lights?. I think the catchers add to the look of the loco. I would not add them if they should not be there. Thanks, Controller.

Hi all, I have two MM 141 locos ( C I E black preserved). Both are numbered 141. Some day I will get around to re-numbering one of them. The picture on both boxes is of a loco with staff/tablet catchers attached. However neither of the locos inside have these. Is it possible to buy these catchers, or would I be doing wrong, fitting these to this particular model. Thanks, Controller.

Thanks for that Irishthump, I think I may have pushed the last motor too far, it was not running very smooth. Destroyed the motor and decoder. I will be more careful next time. Thanks, Controller.

Hi Dave, I think you may be right about the loco not running freely. My last effort saw the loco stuttering all the time, so this may account for the blown decoder. The next time I will make sure that it runs ok on DC before I chance a decoder. Thanks for the advice on voltage. Thanks, Controller.