Iskra
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Islineclear3_1
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I've just opened up a 00 Dapol semaphore signal; plugged it into the 16V holes on a (simple) Guagemaster DC controller and although the signal goes up and down (using the supplied toggle switch), the LEDs are not working at all. Any thoughts?
We’ve got two N gauge ones on Moors View and the up platform one has the same issue. It worked fine for a while and now the light only flickers on occasionally. It’s going to be very difficult to extricate it from the board so we’ve just ended up living and learning.
I think if it was me I’d probably get in touch with the supplier and say that it’s faulty.
RichJF
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I'm currently adapting a layout into a tiny DRS era loco/wagon repair point.
To that end a couple of locos have turned up...
Firstly the Heljan 57602 that's half price at Rails. I've already renumbered it to 57310.
Secondly Lima's 37609 at a bargain price from Footplate.
Here's the two of them on my layout...
I am saving for a Class 68 at some point too
To that end a couple of locos have turned up...
Firstly the Heljan 57602 that's half price at Rails. I've already renumbered it to 57310.
Secondly Lima's 37609 at a bargain price from Footplate.
Here's the two of them on my layout...
I am saving for a Class 68 at some point too
Very nice. Surprising how many points of interest you can fit into a small space too!
xotGD
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So that's two of us who have recently acquired 37609.
Yours is in a more fitting setting than mine - sat on top of a cupboard!
Hopefully you will be able to get hold of a 68 at a decent price. Maybe a pair of DRS 20s too?
Ted633
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Bargains from Kernow Model Rail Centre arrived today. A Bachmann Class 90 and four sets of Revolution CargoWaggons.
Bit cold in the shed at the moment, so will have to wait until later in the week to see how they run.
Bit cold in the shed at the moment, so will have to wait until later in the week to see how they run.
Iskra
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Very nice!
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sprinterguy
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I always considered that the ex-Dapol class 155 captured the look of the real thing quite well, certainly far better than their shockingly inaccurate 150. And there's a newly tooled 155 on the way from Heljan, now.
Above the solebar, the ex-Lima 156 has always been pretty good in my opinion, just a pity about the big black box between the bogies that's been perpetuated by Hornby.
Above the solebar, the ex-Lima 156 has always been pretty good in my opinion, just a pity about the big black box between the bogies that's been perpetuated by Hornby.
GatwickDepress
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Anything in WYPTE livery gets a pass from me! Decent model for the era, even with the trademark deep windowsills. When it comes to details like that, we don't know how good we've got it these days.
Dapol's 150 always looked like they used one of those station murals done by primary school kids as a technical reference. Chap on eBay was trying to flog one for £250 not long ago...
61653 HTAFC
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The proportions of the 155 are pretty good, what I don't like is Hornby trying to present that model as a "premium" item- by modern standards it's Railroad at best. The ex-Lima 156 likewise- surely it wouldn't be too much to ask for some upgrades to those models?
How very dare you!?
sprinterguy
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I reckon you could well be right there! 250 quid, blimey, I wouldn't expect to pay more than half that for the far superior Bachmann version on eBay.
True, with modern competition from Realtrack and soon to be Heljan, the Hornby offerings are both due a respectful semi-retirement into the Railroad range at a more reasonable price point. Given that the most recent Hornby range announcement seemed to feature an increased focus on affordable models and development of the Railroad range under the new management, perhaps they'll recognise the logic of that.
Although that said, I didn't think Hornby had released a model of the 155 in their range for some time, so prices paid are solely whatever the secondhand market is willing to bear. Perhaps we will see it belatedly reappear in the range in response to the Heljan competition!
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61653 HTAFC
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It may well have been a while since the 155 has been in Hornby's range, maybe even pre-dating the launch of the separate "Railroad" range... but the WYPTE livery was certainly a Hornby thing, not Dapol. Under Dapol it was only available in Sprinter livery. Could have sworn it had been released in the last 20 years or so, but I could be mistaken.
sprinterguy
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The Hornby WYPTE release was in the catalogue between 2000 and 2004. The most recent release listed in the online Hornby Collectors Guide is a Provincial liveried model in 2006.
Ted633
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Few more new arrivals. (Why do multiple new releases have to come in January!)
First up, a DCC Sound Bulleid Leader. Some may be aware of the issues that can plague these models, however this one has all its wheels firmly attached, the vast majority of detailing present and it runs lovely!
Also arriving are three Accurascale Mk.2C's (2 x BFK & 1 x TSOT). These compliment the existing Mk.2B's to create a fairly authentic West of England rake. Just got to wait now for a revised NSE to be in Accurascale Class 50 2nd batch!
First up, a DCC Sound Bulleid Leader. Some may be aware of the issues that can plague these models, however this one has all its wheels firmly attached, the vast majority of detailing present and it runs lovely!
Also arriving are three Accurascale Mk.2C's (2 x BFK & 1 x TSOT). These compliment the existing Mk.2B's to create a fairly authentic West of England rake. Just got to wait now for a revised NSE to be in Accurascale Class 50 2nd batch!
Sun Chariot
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Great stuff @Ted633 and that KR Leader, strutting its stuff in "might've been" brunswick green, looks utterly stunning. 
GatwickDepress
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I may have been born a soft southerner, but my blood runs as red as any Metro Train!How very dare you!?
Glad to see your Leader arrived relatively unscathed and is running alright. The green livery with the finely applied lining certainly came out a lot better than the grey livery I've seen others buy.
Ted633
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The grey just looks a bit bland, although it is technically the only 'correct' livery.
Iskra
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I’m a little bit late to the party, but I've also picked up a few more Accurascale Mk2's. Firstly, a BSO and TSO (T) to finish off a West Coast Rake for The Fakeobite or railtour purposes.
Secondly, two BSO's and a CK (ex FK) for running the 'Mallaig Branch' or on the Highland Sleeper. I've assembled them into a mixed rake to demonstrate the colour match with other manufacturers interpretations of Blue/Grey.
Overall I'm very happy with these coaches, 10/10
Some very nice acquisitions there, and I like the look of that Class 50 too!
Secondly, two BSO's and a CK (ex FK) for running the 'Mallaig Branch' or on the Highland Sleeper. I've assembled them into a mixed rake to demonstrate the colour match with other manufacturers interpretations of Blue/Grey.
Overall I'm very happy with these coaches, 10/10
Some very nice acquisitions there, and I like the look of that Class 50 too!
Spamcan81
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No pictures from me yet but I’ve just taken delivery of the Rapido Stirling Single - looks absolutely stunning and the KR Leader. Oh dear. Wonky lamp brackets - easily fixed and two axles with a wonky wheel apiece. I can fix it but KR have offered a replacement if I want. No guarantee that will be any better of course. I’ve gone for the grey as I plan to get it repainted in full SR malachite green and numbered CC101.
matchmaker
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Very nice. I've built up a similar rake myself, with the ETHEL and an Eastfield steam heat 37.I’m a little bit late to the party, but I've also picked up a few more Accurascale Mk2's. Firstly, a BSO and TSO (T) to finish off a West Coast Rake for The Fakeobite or railtour purposes.
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Secondly, two BSO's and a CK (ex FK) for running the 'Mallaig Branch' or on the Highland Sleeper. I've assembled them into a mixed rake to demonstrate the colour match with other manufacturers interpretations of Blue/Grey.
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Overall I'm very happy with these coaches, 10/10
Some very nice acquisitions there, and I like the look of that Class 50 too!
The KR Models "The Fell". I've been asked in another thread to comment on the above. In short, it's dreadful. The body moulding is inaccurate in a number of areas and this has been commented at length on the "RMWeb" forum. The paint finish is very glossy, although this is of course is fairly easily altered with a bit of care and weathering.
It's when you come to the mechanical aspects that it really falls down. By far the worst problem, in my experience, is the pickups. Although it has pickups on all wheels, the pickups are so badly designed and there is so much sidefloat in the wheels that it is extremely difficult to keep the pickups in contact with the wheels - hence the loco moves a few inches then stops. The wheels also have a tendency to slip on the axles and lose their quartering. It's a partucular problem on mine, which is the 4-4-4-4. The 4-4 + 4-4 versions may be a bit better as the two groups of wheels are not connected by coupling rods.
I've also found that there is insufficient downwards spring pressure on the bogies, hence they "float" and derail.
One area, however, that is good is the sound. Mine is DCC sound. It sounds magnificent (when running)! You start the two auxiliary engines - loud .Then start the four traction engines - very loud! Of course this is the only area of the loco not made by KR - it's a Loksound 5...
In short, I was very disappointed. It's a quirky model which I'd love to get running properly. I may manage, but when I can buy a loco from Bachmann or Accurascale (for example) which I can just plonk on a layout and run without problems, why should I have to spend hours getting a KR one to run properly?
GatwickDepress
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Even rivet counters have to make sacrifices in these trying times.
Accurascale really do knock it out of the park every time, don't they? Those carriages look amazing. Do they come with interior lighting as standard?I’m a little bit late to the party, but I've also picked up a few more Accurascale Mk2's. Firstly, a BSO and TSO (T) to finish off a West Coast Rake for The Fakeobite or railtour purposes.
Secondly, two BSO's and a CK (ex FK) for running the 'Mallaig Branch' or on the Highland Sleeper. I've assembled them into a mixed rake to demonstrate the colour match with other manufacturers interpretations of Blue/Grey.
Overall I'm very happy with these coaches, 10/10
Be very interested to see the end result of repainting the Leader into a proper Southern livery. With red buffer beams too?
Iskra
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They do have lighting but personally it’s not a massive selling point to me. It’s easy to turn off though.Even rivet counters have to make sacrifices in these trying times.
Accurascale really do knock it out of the park every time, don't they? Those carriages look amazing. Do they come with interior lighting as standard?
Be very interested to see the end result of repainting the Leader into a proper Southern livery. With red buffer beams too?
Islineclear3_1
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I was looking forward to the Class 74 until I saw pre-production photos where it looks like a 71 chassis....
I'll keep a close eye on "the other side" aka"RMweb" ...
I'll keep a close eye on "the other side" aka"RMweb" ...
61653 HTAFC
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74s were converted from 71s though weren't they? Or am I missing something?
Sun Chariot
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I'm guessing it's the underslung fuel tank added to the 74s. Here's the difference:
Class 71
Class 71 at Grove Park
Class 71 No. E5010 stabled in the Grove Park sidings near Hither Green on 7th June 1970. Built at BR Doncaster Works and introduced into service in October 1959, it received the number 71010 under the TOPS scheme. Stored from October 1976 and withdrawn in November 1977, it was cut up at BREL...
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Class 74
The Engineering Prototype has class 74 fittings between the bogies, from what I see on these images
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Islineclear3_1
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Weren't the 74's fitted with buck-eye couplings for use with TC or other EMU stock + other gubbins between the buffers...? Unless there are holes in the front valance to push/clip these in?
Yes and it’s got the buffing plate, but as the buckeyes would probably foul the tension lock couplings perhaps they’re part of the detailing pack that would come with the model?