Johnde

Hi, following up your advice re " Chrissaf's backup script " have got the link as to where it is and how to use it. Many thx.

I wouldn't even consider the 1 amp supply it may be alright for now but I would certainly recommend the 4 amp supply as what will run a little will run a lot more ! No contest.

For a moment there I thought he was referring to the forthcoming Heljan class 02 Diesel shunter !!!! should really make yourself more clear.

Hello, the method using a DPDT centre OFF Toggle switch is a method I have been using for many years without any problems, it has an advantage that if your setting up a multiple unit with more than one decoder they are all programmed as one, also no need to handle your locos being moved for programming. Just run them in and out of the siding. The one thing I would say is Label the switch as to show which supply is powering the piece of track being used for programming. I use P (in red ) for programming & M ( in black) for main track supply plus OFF for no supply.

Not a bad thing as it also reduces top speed.

Put me down for either a Midland or LMS Motor (push Pull) coach in either lms or BR maroon ! An easy conversion for Hornby as I believe the BR(ex LMS) Non-Corridor 3rd class brake coach ( eg R4691) only alteration would be to convert the brake end to a driving compartment! How about it Hornby.

Hornby Cenetenary special Peckett (Grey) which i believe is expected at my local model shop tommorow !

Have a look for pictures on the Cromford & High Peak Railway (C&HPR) they used some old tenders to supply water to properties that wernt mains connected , yes we are talking post 2nd world war.

Yes but they are all Diseasels or Spark Boxes ! What about Kettles !

It would be very tempting !

Thx for the link

Having seen on Instagram the " Hornby Memories Bookazine" can any body please let me have the link to it as up to now I cant find where it is hidden away on the Hornby Website. THX in advance

Can I say a few words having tamed a few of these chassis/locos with DCC, chose a decoder for fitment that enables start volts (CV2) and Top volts (CV 5) to be ammended CV 5 probable the more important for reducing top speed. Gradually change the value of CV5 till you are happy with the max speed the loco runs at, a lower No gives a slower speed. You may find that on CV29 when the speed steps are set to 128 that it may judder at very slow speed if thats a problem change speed steps to 28. If you should mess the settings up you can always reset thet decoder to original setting and start again.

What about the evaluation use ? thats free to start with then you have to pay for it if you want to keep using it. Isnt it £10.00 for the first handheld and then £5.00 for each one after to enable full usage.

As long as your not using an electronic track cleaner or similiar device a TTS fitted loco should run on a DC powered track. Dont expect any sounds from it.. If your not sure then unplug the TTS decoder and fit a blanking plug in place, having no plug in place your loco will not run. If in doubt take the decoder out and you must then fit a blanking plug into the socket. Hope this helps.