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Nothing is ever straightforward then?! Typically, there seems to be a UK shortage of Kadee related items but I got some on order from Hattons and will report back when sorted. A propos of earlier comments about the unreliability of short wheelbased locos, I came across a video on YouTube by Chadwick...

Thanks Geoff, further confirmation of the value of this board to numpties like me! I've had a quick look at that Kadee magnetic system and it would be ideal for my requirements. I would have the magnetic strip lying between the rails (rather than buried beneath). Do they work ok for you? They look i...

Evening all.

I took possession of my new Bachmann Class 08 this week and it's a fine little loco. Bright red mind (a DB Schenker).

Can I ask if anyone has any views or recommendations concerning electric de-couplers (for Hornby track)?

Many thanks, N19

And thanks also to Dad-1 and P-N Penguin!

Very helpful as usual thanks Bigmet, and a most impressive eye for detail on that video. The Bachmann 08 would suit me just fine.
Will post any relevant updates...
Regards N

Many thanks all

Do you suppose that the Class 08 featured on this layout is one of the Hornby or Bachmann models Bigmet is describing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F55aeZlW_iE

Any suggestions in relation to DCC controllers also gratefully received.

Regards

Dear colleagues, I have been a while considering options since your last helpful replies. Yesterday I took delivery from Hattons of a (new) Bachmann Branchline Class 20, with DCC fitted. I have been running it in yesterday and today. It works a treat :D . So for the first time in over 4 years of own...

Dear persons (forgive the PC caution) Many thanks indeed for your swift and helpful comments and suggestions - exactly what I hoped for in joining this forum. Both locos are practically brand new so i'm inclined to the view that they are examples of a company whose standards had significantly droppe...

Hello folks, yet another Newbie here. Hope you're all coping ok with this crisis. I guess it can't be bad for business. Permit me to paint a scene: Having survived a childhood of unfulfilled desire to own a trainset (fuelled in no small part by the fact that our regular summer holiday destination in...