Chrissaf Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 You can. Google it. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Hornby previously produced a Radio Control & Sound System, as part of the Thomas & Friends range, back in the early 2000’s (R9060). The same Radio Control & Sound System was also part of R9044 Toby Electric Train Set and the R9045 Thomas & Percy Electric Train Set, both part of the Hornby Thomas & Friends range also. These three products are difficult to find these days and are usually expensive. GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Nice one Jacob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Eric on this forum has built an RC loco to haul his track cleaner. In general, the main issue with RC controlled locos is finding space for the batteries. Before someone says use track power to replace the batteries, then what would be the point. The track power is already being used to control the trains in currently available control systems. Then there is the issue of what do you connect the RC radio receiver to. Current commercially available servos would take up too much space in an 00 loco and RC electronic motor controllers are probably designed for far higher currents than those used by 00 loco motors. Thus in my opinion it will only ever be a niche market and not have widespread manufacturer support to develop loco specific RC electronics. Possibly would be OK for the larger scales above 00 though, where internal space is not so much of an issue, particularly for large scale garden layouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 We can get radio controlled cars boats aeroplanes etc why not locos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Radio control works best with large gauge (Gauge 1 , SM32, etc. ) live steam battery or diesel powered locomotives in the garden. There are some really exciting models, although you do need a fairly healthy bank balance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Google Bue Rail and also Dead Rail.There is discussion about BR on the RM Web forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Hodges Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 You can. Google it. 😀You could, but isn't that what this forum is for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 There is also this outfit. R-Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 You can. Google it. 😀You could, but isn't that what this forum is for ?No I don't think it is, that's what Google etc. is for. When that type of question is asked I reckon most of us look it up. Surely the forum is mainly for 'how do I' and 'I'm have a problem with' types of question. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Personally I don't think it matters where the answer comes from as long as the question is answered. There will be folk who find technology a little more challenging. Many times Google is used by someone on here and a link supplied by way of answer. That is perfectly acceptable. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I agree Roger but I always try and encourage people to look things up for themselves. To be honest if I can do it, anybody can. Even my old mum used to aged 94 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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