RDS Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 @AC, I understand. The main problem I envisage with going off topic, is that the useful content often posted gets completely lost when it comes to future searches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Maybe Hornby needs to detect where they put Loco Detection and share it with us. It is a joke, 5 years of promises, including 'coming soon' 'coming very soon' and at one point I recall imminent.I am sure when they said those things they were with best intentions. May be it would be best to guess a year instead of guess a date when LD will be available/launched. 5 years down so I think it is fair to suggest up to 5 years from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_A Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Definitely a gap in the market here. Only only one manufacturer I know of uses loco detection which includes identification of that specific loco, and it's expensive!. (Though I have seen a clever idea using FSRs to identify locos and stock through weight, but in reality that would be inpractical to use). I also doubt it would work with RailMaster Maybe the 'gap in the market' here reflects demand / cost of production? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullswater Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I thought you might like to know that in the course of an exchange with Railmaster Support, I asked if they had any news on Loco Detection.The reply was as follows; "We will be launching loco detection in due course but cannot give you a date yet."So no real information except personally I had been worried that Hornby had decided not to go ahead with the feature at all - and the answer suggests that this is not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 @UllswaterThe reply was as follows; "We will be launching loco detection in due course but cannot give you a date yet."LD will come... in time... the reply above is in line with replies we have heard for a long long time. Hornby has it's own financial issues tat is public knowledge, hence the brakes were applied. What is in Hornby's favour is the market is uncertain, imports are another headache for them at present as their products come mainly from China and are purchased in accordance with the value of the US $, which has dropped 20% over recent months. This naturally has affected all other model train companies so understandably they too are also cautious as they also import the majority of their products, hence the reason there is no direct competition for another LD system. What I think we can be sure of is... when LD does come it will cost more than was origainally stated! Some will see this as to expensive a system to install, some already have, others maybe cautious, but in the end that leaves Hornby with a system that may not be as popular as they had hoped a few years ago. Although frustrating for some, it is understandable, I think, Hornby are holding back, timing of launching LD has to be when Hornby can take the risk and see it as a profit making system, and when the market is stable. That I think leaves us with a simple question, will we ever see Loco Detection? I think personally we will but if it has to wait for stability of the company and the country it could be a long time yet. To conclude on a good note ;o)In the UK and some other northern hemesphere countries, we will get an extra hour in bed this weekend.Don't lose sleep thinking about LD. ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I didn't need to go all the way to the Northern hemisphere to get the extra hour PJ, all I did was go from NSW to Qld. In this federation of a country, daylight saving is a state based system, NSW has it, and Qld doesn't. So when I flew from Sydney to Mackay on Thursday, I gained an hour, but I'll lose it again when I go home tomorrow. Then I'm going through it all again next week travelling to Cairns and back. But back on LD, on arrival in Mackay, they don't have it either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choralc Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Hey Fish, we could come down the hill to have morning tea/lunch/afternoon tea/dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Wondered if you'd notice that CS, sounds good. I'm in town refereeing at the Cairns International Squash. Let me get back when I figure out my times and what I'm doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMan Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I worked nightshift when the clocks changed here in NSW so got paid for an hour I didn't work :-) Just have to make sure I'm not working night when they change back!I am looking forward to LD & hope its not too pricy but I guess if we want Hornby to survive we have to pay a little extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choralc Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I still reckon Warley for the Loco Detection sweep. Now for the real purpose of this post. Met with fishy for morning tea/late breakfast. Doesn't look anything like a fish but still good to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 I still reckon Warley for the Loco Detection sweep ... That reminds me - I need to publish the latest table of guesses.Any new entries, before I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitter Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 If I had a hundred guesses, I would in all probability be miles away. I'm going to go with 21/10/17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 Today's the day AC, of your guess number 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Taking into consideration Brexit, the USA with a new President, the increased price of Marmite and other life changing factors I will predict 1st April, 2019...... 🤔........HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 ... I will predict 1st April, 2019... Just 876 days to go then HB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hosh Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I'll go with my usual 29th Feb, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 The latest table of guesses./media/tinymce_upload/4250daab7bcbd162dc1621db862bae60.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Thanks RDS for the latest table of Guesses, a small list I think if we take off past hopeful dates. My guess at this time is... it is probably better to wait to see what the 'Hornby products for 2017' says before I suggest another date. That should narrow down whether 2017 is a possiblity or not. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Yes PJ, I agree it is a small list of valid dates but I had decided to keep all the history as well. 2017 is a possibility, 7th May. I am considering adding another column, to show when the guess was actually placed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Hi RDSKeep up the good work ... at least you are not pressured for time. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelerXYZ Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 As my guess has past, I am going to be hopeful and guess 7th June 2017.XYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Loco Detection.... When? That is the question. As we know Hornby have recommended we use Train-Tech signals. HRMS work to make RM compatible with 3rd party items, which includes Train-Tech signals. So which will take priority with the new Train-Tech sensor Signals? LD's compatibility with RM or Train-Tech sensor signals and indicators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 On a good note... it is the start of December on Thursday.We are promised a substancial update for RM hopefully before Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choralc Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I guess that I will have to change my LD sweep date to the Sunday of Warley 2017! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 @choralcI think that is the 26th November 2017 then?I will put that date down for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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