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Those are the two manufacturers I looked at for a dual-track controller.

I plumped for the Gaugemaster, mostly because that's the one my model shop had, and it was a nice no-frills controller that looked bomb-proof.

I use the Gaugemaster CDU, and I too have a double set of points to throw (Peco code-100 Electrofrogs), and it has no issues.

@Metadyneman

Ahh, that explains it.
But, what you are now telling me is that I was irritated by its absence for years, for absolutely no reason?

I remember thinking the only shortcoming of the original Hornby class 253 (I think that's what it was) was the lack of the roof 'bit'.

Oh phew.

I used to employ the first method years ago, and have all the equipment for successful execution of the second.

On a similar Lima topic; What's the best way of cleaning existing traction tyres? I'm sure many cleaners end up destroying the tyres, so I'm not doing anything until I know for sure. Up to now it's been a soaking in washing-up water. Also, some traction-tyres seem to be made from a tougher 'rubber' ...

alex3410 wrote:The price for the Hornby Peckett is getting a bit out of hand £160 + P&P.
Will be interesting to see if it sells

Ohh come on. That is a bit silly.

Seems to me the pricing there is not so much the real cost of the item, but the cost of its popularity.
A new industry pricing model, methinks?

Locomotives these days are becoming overly detailed and it is a monumental task to get the product to a customer without damage occurring... I think I may have mentioned this before but... I bought the Heljan class-17 shunter, which is a lovely model, and I have no complaints, bar one: I think that...

You're welcome.

I intend trying more, but with better lighting, and who knows, the layout may even be even more completed.

Whilst the Permanent Way team are having a cuppa, Western Pioneer barrels through Chard Junction with a passenger service.

https://youtu.be/rbne7Fi9TEQ

I could make up a chassis, but I'll probably go for the easy option and next time I get to ordering something, I'll find a cheap working chassis to swap out.

Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Well today I visited John Dutfields with a selection of old stock that I wanted to trade in for something else, was told my stock was worth £100 :shock: I was shocked, and was like a bloke in a model shop, I didn't know what to get, something old or something new, big or small, I couldn't choose, b...

Well today I visited John Dutfields with a selection of old stock that I wanted to trade in for something else, was told my stock was worth £100 :shock: I was shocked, and was like a bloke in a model shop, I didn't know what to get, something old or something new, big or small, I couldn't choose, b...

The OP specifically asked for people's experience with this store.
Surely then, the answer counts as experience. The fact that it isn't glowing praise is therefore completely relevant to the question asked.