Abeginner

Well not really an answer to the original post, more of an observation really. I bought the Eurostar train set, by and from Hornby. Included were the P9000w and the R8250. The track is all new, and put together well. It is an oval extended by 3 three additional long sraights on third radius, with own power supply. The train emits quite a hum when it first starts, but sounds quite authentic like an electric train. I have not thought to try either of my other trains with the new controller etc. To see if they emit the same hum. My biggest disappointment is my tender driven duchess of Sutherland, which has a light under the front of the locomotive. It works for a short time but then stops. I an afraid to take it apart as I am unsure how to test it anyway.

Hi all many thanks to all of you. Chrissaf. The temp measure wiring worked a treat. Have searched for the blanking plate for a more permanent fix ordered one from Pete's place. But it is not the same model number. If it doesn't work those who have offered, that have maybe a spare laying round is it ok to PM you? My lad is well chuffed the engine works well on the setup......... Apart from the fact that it doesn't like the power connectors ( the new type which are part of the track, the engine derails). So have had to install some old power points. Sorry for not replying sooner, the 2 post newbie thing. I know I don't have a terrific layout but will take a picture to show you. Again many thanks for all the help you have shared. Abeginner

No, unfortunately no blanking plug, I had seen that one may be required, but do not seem to be able to find one. Probably my. search criteria not good enough. May be sacrilege but if I snipped the wires on the chip , put it back in would that do? Abeginner

Hi all, I am an absloute beginner. I have set up 3 extended analogue ovals and my lad and I are quite happy just watching the trains go round, we have no real need to go further at the moment. We just want to try different engines and watch them, we have Hogwarts express, highland train, and newly acquired Eurostar. Like a fool I bought a dcc fitted, flying scotsman, speaking to somebody from Hornby he said to disconnect the chip and it should then run on the old track. The chip I removed was in the tender? I removed it but the train still will not run. The small plug that connected tender to engine I unplugged but, still no joy. I am probably doing something basically wrong. But knowing nothing I can surely only learn. Many thanks for taking the time to look. Hopefully somebody will be able to help.