AntipodeanHST

I have been looking out for a TGS East Coast Mk4 trailer to complete a set for some time and I am now wondering whether Hornby ever produced a Mk4 guard standard trailer in this livery?

Thanks guys .... all good now. Have removed the decoders from the two cars and fitted a blanking plug in each and loco runs OK now.

Hi ellocoloco .... Thanks for your help and advice. I think you may be right in that the decoder has been set to prevent use on a DC system. So now, as I understand it, I need to remove the decoder and replace it with a blanking plug in both power and dummy car & thus solve the problem.

I need help with a Hornby East Midlands HST R2948 (which was released DCC ready). A previous owner has DCC fitted the power car. It runs on my DC layout very poorly, so slow that almost not at all. I have other DCC fitted HST units which all run fine on my DC layout but not this one. Does anyone have any idea what may be the reason for this. I wondered if it was something to do with the wiring and opened the unit up. The maze of wires and electrical componentry inside left me very confused as I am not into DCC operations. As I am in NZ Hornby repair personel are rare specimens! Any thoughts.