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  1. Apr 22, 2016 #41
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Like the rear cab on the tender.
    Looks the bizwax. :thumbs:
    toto
     
  2. Apr 22, 2016 #42
    paul_l

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    Needs fettling, then some weathering and a good test run, however if the Lima 4F current draw is within the TCS T1 capabilities then the decoder will be relocated.

    The Rear cab was an etching I picked up a a railway show 20 odd years ago.

    Paul
     
  3. Apr 22, 2016 #43
    SMR CHRIS

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    Nice 4F Paul and second the tender cab like from Toto really individualises the loco.:thumbs:

    Nothing wrong with the old H&M Duette with having the selectable settings you can get nice control with the Duette:thumbs:
     
  4. Apr 23, 2016 #44
    paul_l

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    OK OK enough procrastinating, I've found the controller wired it up, and also fitted two multimeters, one in series to measure the current consumtion and the other to measure the voltage.

    :drums::drums::drums::drums:

    It ran first time :thumbs:

    You tube link 4F first run



    Testing in both directions the highest current I could pull while pushing down on the loco to force a stall was 0.6A so the T1 decoder will work fine.

    Paul
     
  5. Apr 23, 2016 #45
    SMR CHRIS

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    That's great news Paul, well within the capacity of the TCS T1 so I guess it's full steam ahead now.:thumbs:

    Good demonstration video, :tophat:
     
  6. Apr 23, 2016 #46
    paul_l

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    Cheers Chris

    I was surprised how well it ran, as all the bits i'd seen online reconed nothing happened until you gave it 7V then it was off like a rocket. So with a DCCD decoder taming it down and extra pickups on the tender it should be a reasonable runner (I hope).

    Paul
     
  7. Apr 23, 2016 #47
    jakesdad13

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    Well seing as the motor in your 4F is the same as my shunter, I know now I can fit a normal chip, thanks for the video mate :thumbup:.

    Pete.
     
  8. Apr 23, 2016 #48
    paul_l

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    Any time Pete
     
  9. Apr 23, 2016 #49
    Toto

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    Nice to see its running ok Paul.
    Now just need some more track to allow you to play with your new wagons as well. :hammer:
    cheers
    Toto
     
  10. Apr 23, 2016 #50
    paul_l

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    Not you as well, I daren't start planning / building an O gauge plank untill Viccy Road is capable of going to the show.

    But it was fun to get it going.

    Paul
     
  11. Apr 23, 2016 #51
    gormo

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    Good to see it running Paul,

    And your track works..Hey , Hey !!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  12. Apr 23, 2016 #52
    paul_l

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    No corners so it managed to stay on :avatar:

    Paul
     
  13. Apr 24, 2016 #53
    Toto

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    Yeah .... C'mon , corners and points please. :avatar:

    No excuses.

    Toto
     
  14. Apr 24, 2016 #54
    jakesdad13

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    You know you won,t be able to ignore it don,t you? ;).

    Pete.
     
  15. May 13, 2016 #55
    paul_l

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    Just home from helping Toto set up for the Glenrothes show, looks like loco no.2 could be heading home to Dundee tomorrow, a wee Terrier, if it behaves it self, it could find a new home :avatar:

    Which kinda points to the S & D for my layout, stock so far 1 x 4F, 2 x GWR 7 plank wagons and maybe a BR black Terrier.

    This bug can be sore, especially on the wallet, but the finacial controller was present while the drooling, petted lip and sad eyes all came out to play :avatar:

    Anyone have one of these Dapol terriers and if so what decoder would you recommend.

    Paul
     
  16. May 13, 2016 #56
    Gary

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    As I know that you have a fetish for the 9F, take a look at this, and it's O gauge...

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/BRdownunder/ Scroll down just a little, you'll spot the pics. :thumbup:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  17. May 13, 2016 #57
    paul_l

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    mmmmmm....., and on the S&D in BR time I could have a 9F + 1 coach running a parlimentary, could just about fit that in a 4ft module - after I sold the house to but the 9F a 4ft module would also have to have living accomodation built in or under :avatar:

    Paul
     
  18. May 13, 2016 #58
    SMR CHRIS

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    Your a goner Paul loco No2 it's a slippery down hill slope from here soon it will be more wagons, a guards van but hold on when you decide on a coach then it gets expensive :faint:
    At least with a terrier a one coach train looks good :thumbs:

    Sorry re the decoder the one my dad has is DC only.
    http://www.click
     
  19. May 13, 2016 #59
    Toto

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    1 x meat wagon, 1 x fruit wagon and 1 x trestle wagon on its way from Parkside Dundas.

    see what you started.

    toto
     
  20. May 14, 2016 #60
    paul_l

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    Toto wrote:
    so much for window shopping, the idea was to look - oops flaw in that plan is the shopping cart. You'd better give the big H a warning so they cbange thier stock from OO to O

    :avatar:

    Paul
     
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