Ah OK - I'll look into Gaugemaster's decoders. Hadn't heard of those before. Thanks!
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reddragon
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I've been using Guagemaster too because when you have split pick up Lima, you can easily plug in a power pack to get over the gaps. For new locos, I have switched to Rails chips.
Iskra
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It's also worth noting that you may need to press the F2 function in order to release the brake again to move off. It's like driving real trains, and it certainly requires some skill and makes operations on confined layouts much more interesting.I believe so, what little research I've managed suggests they were the the main motive power on the Clayton West line (about 300 yards from where I'm sitting now) and the Holmfirth branch, both of which are routes I'm using as a guide for my own layout when I eventually get started. It's completely anachronistic compared to the rest of my fleet, but it'll be my railway so I'll run what I want!
Thanks for the tip, I still need to get my head around the quirks of DCC. I haven't got anything done on my layout as yet, I posted an update in the Projects thread so I won't repeat myself. Anyway, got to go as I'm in a bidding war!
Postscript: won the two items I was after, also tried Function 2 for the braking and it's done the trick, so thanks very much @Iskra ... turns out the flywheel wasn't quite as impressive as I thought, if it had been I think Bachmann would have been in line for a Nobel prize for inventing a perpetual motion machine!
My latest acquisition has arrived this morning. It will be my last loco for some time has I have everything I need and want now. It's the latest Bachmann Jubilee 'Hood' DCC Sound Fitted, it appears an excellent model although I think I need to turn the sound up on it. I just got it value weathered from TMC as frankly it was costly enough already, so I have a little work left to do myself to finish it off; the most obvious bit being adding coal dust to the coal load to make that look more realistic. It's not exactly prototypical on my layout but they did at least run in Scotland and they are my favourite steam loco type so 'rule 1' applies here.
That is a very nice model. As @Cowley says, the yellow cabside stripe is a nice addition. The Bachmann Jubilees do run really well (or at least mine from a few years ago did) - they've got all sorts of features too. I believe the smokebox door opens, and the cab roof ventilation hatch moves too IIRC?
-Peter
reddragon
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How do you turn sound up/down?
Iskra
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Thanks gents
It varies by locomotive, on my Bachmann Class 20 it is F16, on this Jubilee it's F27/28. So I think you just need to consult the instructions on the specific locomotive you want to change the volume on
It varies by locomotive, on my Bachmann Class 20 it is F16, on this Jubilee it's F27/28. So I think you just need to consult the instructions on the specific locomotive you want to change the volume on
61653 HTAFC
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That's a lovely loco!
My new class 20 has also arrived this morning, so I've been toying around with the different sounds (and running it in on the rolling road). One thing I've learned is that I know very little about how locomotives actually work... for example I've no idea what a Spirax valve does or when you'd hear it!
My new class 20 has also arrived this morning, so I've been toying around with the different sounds (and running it in on the rolling road). One thing I've learned is that I know very little about how locomotives actually work... for example I've no idea what a Spirax valve does or when you'd hear it!
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That looks superb - it's definitely got plenty of detail!
I think you'd normally hear a spirax valve when the engine is sat around and not moving (that's when I've heard it on heritage diesels at least).
-Peter
Iskra
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The 20 looks great!
Yes, I agree with Peter you hear it mainly when loco's are parked up after use, it's the ticking/clicking sound you hear from them.
Yes, I agree with Peter you hear it mainly when loco's are parked up after use, it's the ticking/clicking sound you hear from them.
61653 HTAFC
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Cheers for the info guys. Now I need a trip out to see some 20s in the flesh...
The downside of buying a 20 of course is that now I kinda need another to go with it! I'll have to keep an eye out for a dummy version.
The downside of buying a 20 of course is that now I kinda need another to go with it! I'll have to keep an eye out for a dummy version.
Iskra
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It's definitely worth finding some 20's in the flesh they are great little machines, even better if you can get behind one on the mainline, but you need to be quick as they are becoming fewer and fewer now DRS have let them go.
20's did work with other loco types. I have a BR Green 20 and a DRS Blue 20, which obviously wouldn't be seen together. The BR green one can realistically work on its own. However, I use my DRS 20 with my DRS 37 instead, which means I don't need a duplicate locomotive on the layout, yet is still prototypical and I think actually looks better/more interesting.
AFAIK there are no Dummy versions of the Class 20s or any other UK models
Unless somebody else knows different?
Peter
Iskra
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The best option could be to pick up a cheap one or non runner and strip it down yourself.
People fairly often get running models and remove the motors and associated gubbins to make dummy versions - the Class 20s are a popular choice for obvious reasons! You can pick these up on eBay from time to time.
-Peter
61653 HTAFC
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That was my thinking: Back in the day, my brother and I had an old 37 we picked up at a swapmeet for a few quid. The motor bogie had been removed and replaced with an unpowered one, so it worked basically like an HST dummy car. An old Lima 20 that no longer runs would do as a stop-gap, and give me something to practice detailing on
Or I could simply invent a situation where a 20 would run solo in the red stripe era... a rural northern branch with a coal mine at the end, maybe there's a weak bridge... Rule One strikes again!
That was my thinking: Back in the day, my brother and I had an old 37 we picked up at a swapmeet for a few quid. The motor bogie had been removed and replaced with an unpowered one, so it worked basically like an HST dummy car. An old Lima 20 that no longer runs would do as a stop-gap, and give me something to practice detailing on
Or I could simply invent a situation where a 20 would run solo in the red stripe era... a rural northern branch with a coal mine at the end, maybe there's a weak bridge... Rule One strikes again!
Had a bit of a busy few days but have been keeping up with this. There’s an interesting thread on single class 20 workings on rmweb here:
Class 20s working in single post TOPS
As per the title, I'm aware that 20s worked individually in their early years, and were later paired up nose to nose to eliminate the single cab issue, and to provide a more useful combination for heavier freight trains. However towards the latter years of BR, were there many examples of 20s work...
www.rmweb.co.uk
Unfortunately no photos of them in original Railfreight colours but that’s not to say that it didn’t happen.
61653 HTAFC
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Thanks for the link, much appreciatedHad a bit of a busy few days but have been keeping up with this. There’s an interesting thread on single class 20 workings on rmweb here:
Class 20s working in single post TOPS
As per the title, I'm aware that 20s worked individually in their early years, and were later paired up nose to nose to eliminate the single cab issue, and to provide a more useful combination for heavier freight trains. However towards the latter years of BR, were there many examples of 20s work...
Unfortunately no photos of them in original Railfreight colours but that’s not to say that it didn’t happen.
Thanks for the link, much appreciated
No problem at all. I’ve got a bit of a thing about 20s, I’ll try and do a bit more digging tomorrow.
Iskra
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I’ve just had this one arrive after quite a long wait. It’s a very nice looking model although very light. 
That does look very nice - the chains are a cool addition. Would there be space underneath the centre of the wagon to put a weight if needed?
-Peter
Iskra
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There is a little room, but it would have to be a slim weight as otherwise the low profile could potentially interfere with performance over points
Ah - now that would be a problem!There is a little room, but it would have to be a slim weight as otherwise the low profile could potentially interfere with performance over points
-Peter
Although I don't expect to be a significant contributor to this thread, I thought Oxford Diecast's excellent depictions of the Isle of Man Railway's Hutchinson and Kissack bought for me by my partner recently were simply too good not to share. I'm very impressed with how well made and accurate the models are, so I'll definitely be acquiring the model of G. H. Wood when money allows.
Now if Oxford Diecast could do my favourite Manx locomotive, Maitland, in OO gauge form as well, that would be splendid.
Now if Oxford Diecast could do my favourite Manx locomotive, Maitland, in OO gauge form as well, that would be splendid.
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Those models do look very nice. I don't think they've got a motor - unless I'm mistaken (which wouldn't be surprisingAlthough I don't expect to be a significant contributor to this thread, I thought Oxford Diecast's excellent depictions of the Isle of Man Railway's Hutchinson and Kissack bought for me by my partner recently were simply too good not to share. I'm very impressed with how well made and accurate the models are, so I'll definitely be acquiring the model of G. H. Wood when money allows.
Now if Oxford Diecast could do my favourite Manx locomotive, Maitland, in OO gauge form as well, that would be splendid.
), but that doesn't really matter considering their detail.Really interesting little engines those.
-Peter
Although I don't expect to be a significant contributor to this thread, I thought Oxford Diecast's excellent depictions of the Isle of Man Railway's Hutchinson and Kissack bought for me by my partner recently were simply too good not to share. I'm very impressed with how well made and accurate the models are, so I'll definitely be acquiring the model of G. H. Wood when money allows.
Now if Oxford Diecast could do my favourite Manx locomotive, Maitland, in OO gauge form as well, that would be splendid.
Those a really nice. They’re such lovely little locos. Your partner’s a bit of a star mate!
Those models do look very nice. I don't think they've got a motor - unless I'm mistaken (which wouldn't be surprising
Really interesting little engines those.
-Peter
They don't have a motor as standard, but I know of someone who's modified one of the Hutchinson models using a Branchlines chassis kit.
I'll be leaving mine as standard though.
Those a really nice. They’re such lovely little locos. Your partner’s a bit of a star mate!
I don't know how she puts up with me.
They don't have a motor as standard, but I know of someone who's modified one of the Hutchinson models using a Branchlines chassis kit.
I'll be leaving mine as standard though.
I don't know how she puts up with me.
I think I’d leave them alone too, but they’d look amazing on a little plinth with some track and a stone wall behind. I want one!
Ah cool - that sounds like quite a project but fun to do I'd expect.They don't have a motor as standard, but I know of someone who's modified one of the Hutchinson models using a Branchlines chassis kit.
I'll be leaving mine as standard though.
Re-reading my response, it reads as though I was trying to tell you something you already knew with them not having motors - sorry!
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