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by mickrick
Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: oo gauge points
Replies: 7
Views: 4297

Re: oo gauge points

I don't understand why your locos do not like Peco Streamline points, which in this range the smallest radius turnout is much larger than any Hornby or Peco Setrack turnout? Not so - the small radius Streamline points are 610 mm radius, while the Hornby Express points are 851mm radius - Pecos mediu...
by mickrick
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: oo gauge points
Replies: 7
Views: 4297

Re: oo gauge points

thanks for the info,i have tried larger peco points and problem remains but i think its got something to do with wheel back to back measurements.i have altered layout slightly so that loco enters the point from a straight piece ot track and it is working ok.thanks again and i will see how it goes fo...
by mickrick
Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: Layout Track & Design
Topic: oo gauge points
Replies: 7
Views: 4297

oo gauge points

i have a couple of CO-CO diesels which require a minimum of 3rd radius track to operate correctly without derailing.i have standard points to my storage area and these locos dont like them and continually derail.the question is which are the correct / best points to use for these locos,Cheers
by mickrick
Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: OO 4mm/ft, EM & S4/P4
Topic: bachmann cl 150 drawbars 36-062
Replies: 4
Views: 4009

Re: bachmann cl 150 drawbars 36-062

thanks for info about alternative drawbars,i have a 1 dealer at the moment showing stock of the ones i want but he is charging way above normal costs,which annoys me.i have 1 spare left of 36-062 so i can afford to wait to see if other dealers get some stock.cheers
by mickrick
Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: OO 4mm/ft, EM & S4/P4
Topic: bachmann cl 150 drawbars 36-062
Replies: 4
Views: 4009

Re: bachmann cl 150 drawbars 36-062

Yes but they just referred me back to the dealers,they have been on back order everywhere for months.I'm beginning to wonder if they have stopped making them?
by mickrick
Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: OO 4mm/ft, EM & S4/P4
Topic: bachmann cl 150 drawbars 36-062
Replies: 4
Views: 4009

bachmann cl 150 drawbars 36-062

Has anybody come up with either a supplier with stock or alternative coupling for above sprinter ?
by mickrick
Fri May 22, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: DCC (Digital)
Topic: dcc concepts decoder
Replies: 6
Views: 3972

Re: dcc concepts decoder

Thanks for confirmation that it is the harness that I need,9x2mm connector size was the clincher.thanks for all your help to you all
by mickrick
Fri May 22, 2020 7:30 am
Forum: DCC (Digital)
Topic: dcc concepts decoder
Replies: 6
Views: 3972

Re: dcc concepts decoder

Thanks for info,it may well be the correct one,but it looks identical to the one I purchased.need to know physical size of connector.where was this info you have posted please
by mickrick
Thu May 21, 2020 9:47 pm
Forum: DCC (Digital)
Topic: dcc concepts decoder
Replies: 6
Views: 3972

dcc concepts decoder

Can anybody help please.I have a DCC concepts decoder with no other ID.It measures 20mm long and 12mm wide and is a 9 pin device.I need a 9 pin harness for it but have been unable to find one after hours of searching DCC concepts catalogue.I have bought a 9 pin JST style connector(810135) but the co...
by mickrick
Wed May 13, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: OO 4mm/ft, EM & S4/P4
Topic: hornby R3289TTS class 37 (97301) network rail(yellow)
Replies: 2
Views: 2202

Re: hornby R3289TTS class 37 (97301) network rail(yellow)

thanks for that,i had looked at that sheet but wasnt sure if they were what i wanted.i think your confirmation leads me to conclusion that they are correct Thank you