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TTS version of the Franco Crosti Boiler 9F


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I'm not bothered about them putting TTS sound in it, but it would be nice if Hornby could bring out a fine detail version of the Crosti. I saw all 10 of the real thing shedded at nearby Wellingborough when they were laid up in preparation for conversion to conventional operation.

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I'm more than happy with the detail of the Crosti. Looking at the model from a kit builder modeler I can see some room for improvement. Some lamp irons, better front steps could also be fitted but this could reduce turning curve! Both simple to do. Thinning/replacing the pipe work under the cab on the right but not essential. The breaks are missed but with the room available understandable. The one thing I did do was remove that handle on the top of the smoke box on the left side which shouldn't be there.

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I'd prefer a proper full-range sound chip installed, I'm not too keen on the TTS.

it would suit my budget as well as many others i imagine, not everyone can afford to have digital sound decoders fitted to their locos, the tts covers a basic need of sound that people can afford within reason, barring 4 of my stock all the rest are tts and 2 of the 4 i have without will be upgraded, namely the flying scotsman and tornado which were both part of sets,

Mike.

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  • 6 months later...

Three weeks ago I placed an advance order at eHattons for R3396TTS, and was told an expected delivery date of May 2016. Yesterday I received an email from them saying that "... the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us on or after Wednesday 30th November 2016"   🫨

 

Ray

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  • 2 years later...

Can anyone advise where Hornby have located the TTS decoder in the boiler space - I have purchased a TTS decoder (presumably removed froma R3396TTS model) to fit my R3274 model and spac eis very tight.

Looking at service sheet 414 I would say the decoder socket has been moved into the tender and the wiring altered to include a plug and socket across the Loco-tender gap.

Rob

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