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[Steve M]

Perhaps you need to be converted to digital Steve.

Hard wired or plug and play? And where would I hide the decoder?

[Walkingthedog]

I’m sure we can find somewhere for the decoder. Speaker might not be easy.

[Steve M]

I’m sure we can find somewhere for the decoder. Speaker might not be easy.

Pre-installed Brian.
But right now I feel the need for a few stay alives.

[Steve M]

One feature of the Hornby HMDCC system is the ability to load photos of your own locos into the app to aid loco selection and control.
Many will just snap a loco on the layout, but I find those images a bit cluttered for use in an index.
Instead, I prefer a plain background so I've built a light stage using offcuts and spare odds and ends.

[Walkingthedog]

I like that plain background Steve. Think I might make something to stand behind my stock.

[Carl L]

Never mind the background, just look at that magnificent beast, and a Doncaster race horse to boot.

[Chops]

https://youtu.be/-2LuDNisfg8?feature=shared

Steam.

I'd rather thought this a non-smoking forum!

[Too Tall]

Very nice photographic aid.
I must admit I usually search the internet and find a pic of the model with a plain background for HM7K equipped locos.

[bulleidboy]

That looks very good - nice and tidy. I have always used the HM7000 App to take a picture of a loco, making sure it (the loco) fills most of the frame.

[Steve M]

That looks very good - nice and tidy. I have always used the HM7000 App to take a picture of a loco, making sure it (the loco) fills most of the frame.

As you can see, I prefer to take a separate image, stored on the phone, which I then import to HM7000. I mentioned it earlier, but the plain background makes it easier to 'read' the listing on the app, while the original pictures form a useful record should they be needed for insurance purposes.