I got sent this Hornby Battle of Britain Class "Winston Churchill" locomotive by John as it needed some help. Support - ko-fi.com/00bi... FAQ - ko-fi.com/post...
I am the same. I have too many locos in DC, and it would cost me a fortune to convert. That and the time it would take. So I will be DC for many years to come. Keep up the good videos. I get a great enjoyment from them and some good ideas. Thank you.
Well done Bill, a proper fix up and basic service along with the removal of those digital pixies certainly brought her back to life. She's running a treat now. It's Great to see another Bullied Pacific resurrected and happy to be brought back into active service.
The advantage with DCC is that the loco's run so much better at slow speed. Starting off is more prototypical! That and you don't have to wire in isolations, if you what more than one loco on the track at one time and Oh, Yes, Sound! No Brainer really!
Bill, all DCC decoders are DC enabled as part of the standard . It is not necessary to remove the RF suppression caps but it is advisable to do it. All DCC decoders are not created equal, a 20pound Hornby decoder is definitely not the equal of a 100pound Zimo decoder. DCC has been around in different forms since the late sixties, modern DCC started in 1992 with Lenz. At a recent exhibition all but 4 of the 30 odd layouts on display were DCC equipped.
Hi Bill, Another clear und useful presentation. My own Winston Churchill needs the transfers and name plates replacing. Can you advise a source of supply please? T🚂
How would you spell footery, that's the only word I can think of to describe this fiddly work. I have a couple of model trains that don't work, so it's quite a common thing to have around the house, keep up the good work.
That was a bit messy inside.....I agree with your views regarding dcc...in my opinion may be great for exhibitions....again an expensive project to convert all my locos
I love the Bullied Pacific's! DCC is great for a big layout with lots of locos running at the same time but a smaller layout is fine with DC only. This loco has that awful live tender bar which can cause shorts even on DC. Really bad design. Great repair job!
Good afternoon I just wanted to mention when I moved into my new house I found in the loft a bachmann highlander sound fitted trainset with the class 37 locomotive and two coaches it also has digital controller and a circuit of track now personally I'm not a layout kind of man and will never actually use this trainset so if you can make use of it it's yours for free I'm sure you can make better use than I could just a quick update after checking the loft I found a little bag of accessories including a dcc blanking plate and what I think might be snow ploughs honestly if you want this trainset set I would be delighted for someone from Scotland to enjoy it I have asked everyone I know unfortunately none are interested in trains if you are interested please let me know and I can get this sent to you I really enjoy your videos
Your videos stand for both DC and DCC because mechanically models are the same. With DCC chip problems, you’re really into electronic fault finding and aside from swap the chip for one you know works, or reset and try again, you need a test bed, especially with sound.
Hi John. I believe Gaugemaster controllers have feedback which is not good for some older locos. I use a Hammant & Morgan Duette; built to last a life time. 👍 Paul.
@@platformten5958 Not all Gaugemaster Controllers have feedback; I run coreless motors along with Triang X03/4, split chassis types on my Gaugemaster Controllers, without any problems.
Hi Paul, l use Gaugemaster Model D & Model 100M. They may be "old school" but are ultra reliable. I even run my Proscale P2, with a Portescap Motor, with them in control.
@@mattnimmo Thanks for that info Matthew; very much appreciated. I might even purchase one myself as an extra controller for either a third main line or maybe just for independent running of my sidings. Cheers, Paul. 👍👍👍
I am the same. I have too many locos in DC, and it would cost me a fortune to convert. That and the time it would take. So I will be DC for many years to come.
Keep up the good videos. I get a great enjoyment from them and some good ideas. Thank you.
Great job on the loco , lovely smooth running now .
In a world gone mad I find these videos both informative and therapeutic. Keep up the good work Bill and the layout is coming along nicely too. ❤.
Nice loco keep up the good vids on channel big up thanks lee
Well done Bill, a proper fix up and basic service along with the removal of those digital pixies certainly brought her back to life. She's running a treat now. It's Great to see another Bullied Pacific resurrected and happy to be brought back into active service.
Another great restoration. I am picking up loads of tips for my own restoration projects.
Another great job Bill, thanks for sticking with DC only 👍
Another one saved. Well done Bill.
The advantage with DCC is that the loco's run so much better at slow speed. Starting off is more prototypical! That and you don't have to wire in isolations, if you what more than one loco on the track at one time and Oh, Yes, Sound! No Brainer really!
Although there is no doubt DCC has it's advantages those who run DC and want it to stay that way are not up for debate.
Another model brought back to life. Thank you.
It's relaxing to watch model trains on a track 😀
I lubricate the valve gears on my locomotives as well as the motor and bearings and worm gears
It must have been very satisfying to get rid of all that red tape😊
Brilliant - that’s Got Rid of All that Jiggery Fafferey 😆🙌🏻
You were right with regard to the suppression capacitor, for DCC running they should be removed.
I just like DC only, also...
Lovely engine, those ones....
👍
Nice work Bill
Great to see loco's on the new layout
Sounded like a solenoid point mot motor in the background there there?
Nick Australia
A good job well done Bill please keep up the good work my friend
Bill, all DCC decoders are DC enabled as part of the standard . It is not necessary to remove the RF suppression caps but it is advisable to do it. All DCC decoders are not created equal, a 20pound Hornby decoder is definitely not the equal of a 100pound Zimo decoder. DCC has been around in different forms since the late sixties, modern DCC started in 1992 with Lenz. At a recent exhibition all but 4 of the 30 odd layouts on display were DCC equipped.
Hi Bill, Another clear und useful presentation. My own Winston Churchill needs the transfers and name plates replacing. Can you advise a source of supply please? T🚂
How would you spell footery, that's the only word I can think of to describe this fiddly work. I have a couple of model trains that don't work, so it's quite a common thing to have around the house, keep up the good work.
That was a bit messy inside.....I agree with your views regarding dcc...in my opinion may be great for exhibitions....again an expensive project to convert all my locos
i put a smoke generator in mine was a real pain to install but it works well
Well done Bill great job 👍
I love the Bullied Pacific's! DCC is great for a big layout with lots of locos running at the same time but a smaller layout is fine with DC only. This loco has that awful live tender bar which can cause shorts even on DC. Really bad design. Great repair job!
Good afternoon I just wanted to mention when I moved into my new house I found in the loft a bachmann highlander sound fitted trainset with the class 37 locomotive and two coaches it also has digital controller and a circuit of track now personally I'm not a layout kind of man and will never actually use this trainset so if you can make use of it it's yours for free I'm sure you can make better use than I could just a quick update after checking the loft I found a little bag of accessories including a dcc blanking plate and what I think might be snow ploughs honestly if you want this trainset set I would be delighted for someone from Scotland to enjoy it I have asked everyone I know unfortunately none are interested in trains if you are interested please let me know and I can get this sent to you I really enjoy your videos
That's a generous offer. I would be interested so please drop me an email via the address in the About tab of the channel. Cheers
@@oobill email has been sent
Your videos stand for both DC and DCC because mechanically models are the same. With DCC chip problems, you’re really into electronic fault finding and aside from swap the chip for one you know works, or reset and try again, you need a test bed, especially with sound.
dcc,you would do better with a good gaugemaster controller,it works and works well
Hi John.
I believe Gaugemaster controllers have feedback which is not good for some older locos. I use a Hammant & Morgan Duette; built to last a life time. 👍
Paul.
@@platformten5958 Not all Gaugemaster Controllers have feedback; I run coreless motors along with Triang X03/4, split chassis types on my Gaugemaster Controllers, without any problems.
@@mattnimmo
Hi Matthew.
It would be nice if you could point out which Gaugemasters do not have feedback for the benefit of John. 👍
Paul.
Hi Paul, l use Gaugemaster Model D & Model 100M. They may be "old school" but are ultra reliable. I even run my Proscale P2, with a Portescap Motor, with them in control.
@@mattnimmo
Thanks for that info Matthew; very much appreciated. I might even purchase one myself as an extra controller for either a third main line or maybe just for independent running of my sidings.
Cheers,
Paul. 👍👍👍
Don’t turn DCC on us Bill . It’s the work of the devil ! I like running trains . Get too many electronics in the day job
Red tape. Always a nuisance.
sent u a email