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[footplate1947]

It's arrived now and I expect most members have one or have seen it but this is my first viewing. This GWR oo gauge model of the City class is about as perfect as a oo gauge model can be. Well done Bachmann. I love the opening smoke box door and detail inside. Also the cab detail is lovely. She runs so well as well. When I tested it this morning I can only say it ran perfectly and as slow and smooth as any DCC loco could with my old Gaugemaster DC controller.

[cheshire lines]

Bought a few more wagons while on holiday last week:

from a market stall in Monmouth. It will join my existing rake of tank wagons.

Also this triple pack of Oxford Rail ICI wagons, from a model shop in Hereford:

[Chops]

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Picked up this widget from UK eBay. I've wanted one since I first saw the prototype, or one like it, in the London Transport Museum back in '66.
This old Hornby piece runs like a champ, having already seen some use.

[Hound Dog]

Dapol Class 52 Western Sound

With a new batch of OO gauge Dapol Westerns shortly hitting the shops, I am thinking of treating myself to a Maroon version with Full Yellow Ends, “Western Gladiator” I believe........ my quandary is whether to take the easy option and go for the sound fitted version, or instead do with the basic DCC ready version and source a separate Sound Decoder ? ..... does anybody have any experience of the Dapol factory fitted sound ?

If it is a thumbs down for the factory fitted sound, then would be grateful for any recommendations for the best sound module and speaker - thanks Richard

[brian1951]

Fit your own decoder everytime, loads of room in a western and a simple 5 min job, Howes, South west or legobiffoman all work well. And it will work out cheaper.

[teedoubleudee]

Picked up this widget from UK eBay. I've wanted one since I first saw the prototype, or one like it, in the London Transport Museum back in '66.
This old Hornby piece runs like a champ, having already seen some use.

Nice one Chops. Reminds me of my trainspotting days watching the LNER "streaks" thundering past a great vantage spot in Finsbury Park, on their way to and from Kings Cross, London. Happy days.

[Chops]

I got born too late. But just looking at them is amazing. Thanks for sharing the memory.

[bulleidboy]

Coach Set 968 about to depart Wykeham hauled by Sir Gawain. Three of the new Hornby 59' Bulleid Coaches in BR Green - still to be fitted with close couplers and Kadee No.18's at each end..


IMG_0459 by Barry Clayton, on Flickr

[Walkingthedog]

Yesterday evening about 6-30 pm I ordered two lengths of Peco flexi track from TrackShack on the Isle of Man. It has just arrived at 10-15 am. £3 p&p. Great service.

[Hound Dog]

Yesterday evening about 6-30 pm I ordered two lengths of Peco flexi track from TrackShack on the Isle of Man. It has just arrived at 10-15 am. £3 p&p. Great service.

I agree they are awesome and have never let me down - no connection other than a very satisfied customer.