Class 121

[Geeb]

42 minutes ago, Mayner said:

playing around with a sound equipped Murphy Models 121

savage Mayner thanks man this confirms what i has thought myself about the Zephyr Express, and i as i said the only proper loco i have is a Murphy 121 for the min so, so far this is selling me on the Zephyr Express  lol. thanks again for the info

[Geeb]

i actually forgot i bought a this a https://uk.hornby.com/products/hm6000-app-based-analogue-control-r7292  a few weeks ago but didn't realize i needed an extra power supply at the time, do you think this would get me out of the hole I'm in with the 121 and get it moving while i wait for my dcc controller to arrive because it recon it could be the new year before it arrives from America, thats if i buy that one that is.

[Adrian]

No worries @Geeb

I haven't used Digitrax myself but from what others say it sounds like a good choice  Most of the decent controllers (€200-€300) should last you years.
 

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i like the idea of controlling the majority of the point work myself manually with toggle switches on a layout map but it would be nice to have some on the controller also.

This is what I do, I am a software developer by day so prefer to keep as much analogue as possible on the layout (while also loving DCC ) You can see my control panel in the first post here - scroll down 4 or 5 photos: 

 

[Geeb]

thats some set up man i look forward to seeing the progress and hopefully ill get an idea of what to do myself by watching

[Georgeconna]

Rails have 20% off Gaugemaster controllers

 

Combi Single Track Controller/ Plug in Transformer (1 amp) – Rails of Sheffield

[Mayner]

There is no need to order direct from the States, Digitrax has a network of EU and UK Dealers

 

Buying from a EU supplier should avoid the problems with An Post and customs clearance buying from the UK or United States