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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?

I know this is technically entitled 'Ebay Nonsense', but this is so similar... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tri-Ang-Story-1972-1996-Hornby-Railways/dp/1904562000/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1483365749&sr=8-4&keywords=triang+rovex+story I bought Volumes 1 and 2 for about £35-£42 each, and I find t...

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...