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It depends on where you want to fit it, and how much room you have. I used the LaisDCC one on my class 08's with Zimo 6 pin decoders but they look to be selling out fast. I dare say the DCC concept ones may also work, although I haven't tried them. It would be best to check with Rails or the decoder instructions to see if/what stay alives are recommended.

I used self adhesive ones, as long as the backing board is properly sealed they stick well. In fact the ones that were behind my ex slot car track, may well be repurposed for the shed layout, as they are still looking good after 5 years. I.D. backscenes they were IIRC, not cheap but the high quality ones really do last well.

Yep a very solid and tidy layout, I think that deserves some extended testing sessions (or playing trains as my daughter tells me*) before any more work ! Overbudget ? Even though I plan as much as I can (maybe too much) I always manage that ! * I have to remind her of a Peppa Pig episode to paraphrase, "They are not toy trains, they are min-i-a-ture locomotives 😄

I often wonder why people don't just fit a "normal" Decoder , sound or non in, but then remember not everyone has a DCC controller ! I did find a nice sort of compromise for my 00 build. A Sig-Na-Trax Ace 3 controller. Its a touch screen system with similar features to HM7k in terms of sliding bars for accel and decel settings, and named buttons for sound, but obviously not blue tooth. there is also the ability to connect a wired remote button and dial controller. Although price wise, similar to an Ellite, so could well put it out of reach of many. I know they will be implementing more features in future software updates, including Express net, but wouldn't imagine it would work with the HM7k Dongle unless they had demand for it. My advice for a low cost option is grab yourself a SH Select (but try to find one with the latest firmware as that can not be user updated) and run a regular Decoder (non sound for low cost) until there is a 6 pin sound HM7k available.

Both my railways have/will have Either Era 3 or 4 (not at the same time) and from regions that could have feasibly had shared lines in the case of era 3. Era 3 TT120 is LNER with a splash of LMS allowed (although pre-orders for the LMS stuff has been cancelled to concentrate on OO during the summer months). Era 3 00 will be GWR/LMS. If running Era 4 any UK locos of the period, and maybe can stretch to some early era 5 if what I like is not available as an era 4 version. I try to keep within the earliest period for landscaping, and freight rolling stock anything from 3-4 is allowed .But a certain flexibility for things I want is covered in rule #1 😆 possibly a mixed bag of rules, but It makes sense to me at least. 🤪

As title, I can find them easily in 2 pair packs, but that is quite pricey. They must be available in 10+ pair packs, but I can't seem to find any ?

If you need conversion for measurements, a search engine will bring up plenty of conversion pages 😏 Here is the track plan for Millwood using Hornby/Tillig track: And here is one I was working on for the next layout, before I decided to change scales. This is with Peco track, but as SCARM does not yet have the peco x-overs in its library, i temporarily used the Hornby ones for the plan. The Purple track would have been hidden incline and declines (1.9%), allowing the branch line a short airing on the upper level and access to and from the mainline. The black is a single track base level branch line with shunting able to be done without entering the branch line itself, the blue is the upper level dual main line, and the green is the upper level part of the branch line and shared access to the turntable.

Cheers gents, I have not heard a 28mm old school speaker myself, hence I didnt know if they might be as good as newer but smaller ones. Usually bigger = better with speakers in this size !

Good job again guys 👍

My going home set arrived, and was indeed new sealed and mint. It did have an issue .. no pickup working on the loco wheels (tenders were fine). After taking the loco apart to find no issue, I then found culprit in the tender ... a wire had broken off the 8 pin board, a quick re-solder and all is well 😊 I am perfectly happy with the older model !

Hi guys, I realise that the 28mm speakers are long in the tooth, so my question is are they decent or are there better alternatives to fit ? I did find a bass enhanced 27mm but it was only 4 ohm, and I understand Hornby decoders need an 8 ohm.

Ok sounds like a plan. TBH I have no idea what would sound similar so that's a help. Is the Prairie likely to be done does anyone know ? Also what might be similar to a GWR pannier ? I could always use a non BT sound decoder TBH, as my 00 layout will have its own controller, but HM7k decoders are cheaper and make it a breeze to adjust settings, but IDK if say, adjustments to accel decel settings made on BT will remain once its under DCC control ?

I can understand no profile for Locos that Hornby haven't made as DCC ready, but there are some missing that are ... unless I am missing it (more than possible !) I have a Hornby DCC ready Large Prairie, but I can not see it on the list ?

Finally bit the bullet today and ordered an alleged BNIB Going home set for less than the cost of the new tooled Black 5. Having recently received a GWR 61xx Prairie of the same manufacturing era, and being perfectly happy with the detail on that, 3 coaches with nem pockets and the older black 5 seemed the better deal for me as I still have a lot to get ! I also got a SH 3rd (described as mint) and a NIB 1st to add to it, I guess I should get some track to run them on once I have finalised my board sizes 😁

I am really missing this part !, several nice model railway related deliveries over the last few days, but all 00, so I'll get a telling off if I put them here 🙁😆

Good job guys, nice to see them being upfront and addressing things, something we (or maybe just me) feared may not be the case after SK left. It certainly looks like TT120 is in safe hands, and your questions covered a lot of ground 👍

A die cast running plate would certainly help the weight, and could be a good upgrade, would have thought they would list that as a feature ?

Looking good, a huge long space you have there too 😎

Cheers guys, with the numbers provided I have located some of the same series coaches, and although you can see the nicer detail on the new release loco, I actually think I prefer the older one as its less garish ! it also seems the older ones are superb runners from the you tube channels I found so I am sorely tempted !

Hi a couple of questions I hope someone can help me with: 1. Is the new release black 5 significantly different to the 2015 model in the Going Home pack ? 2. Could someone let me know the Hornby R numbers for the high detail LMS Stanier coaches to match the ones in the set should I wish to extend the train ? Thanks 😊

I haven't watched it, but pricing for the TT range is pretty good in comparison to what the Hornby 00 range is, perhaps this is why some 00 are getting upset ? TBH my early (and maybe incorrect) impressions are Hornby isn't really competitive in OO, on price or often features at this time. My next (second) layout will be OO, so I actually have found myself watching a few of his review videos as they are quite methodical and often useful to someone new to the field wondering what some of the makers stuff is like. Even then, I do notice some ill informed comments creeping in, Obviously his waffle is all taken with a large pinch of salt. He can have his uses, but I fail to see why some of these guys are getting so irate about a scale they are not invested in , and don't actually do their homework.

Fair enough then, just with the sponsorship I assumed he was more pro, my bad. 😊 It is however, good to see another TT:120 layout underway on YT.

Good to see some one elses approach, although I have to say not that impressed with his finesse for a "pro builder" ! Interesting using double sided tape for points ... no idea how that will pan out longer term, and obviously there is the risk the tape may stick to the tie bars and cause issues. But as he has built several layouts, I guess he knows what he is doing. Also be good to see how the incline works out, it looks like it might be quite steep. I have seen a lot of videos with gradients way above the general consensus of 2% max, but they don't ever show a steam loco hauling 4+ coaches up them ! I will be following progress, although not a fan of the ads, at least using duckduckgo I can avoid the non built in ones☺️

Excellent video as usual. Loving the farm and church area, it looks great. It took a few seconds for the penny to drop with the factory names !

I think blinkered is the word 😎