I agree……super video.  The sound was very effective as well

The sound picked up by the camera mic which is probably around 1/8" is quite good, but not as good as the sound from the 57xx itself, now if I could only plug in my Neumann U87 ;-)…..i'll have to check.

 

EDIT:- It looks like the 6D can't use a Condenser mic which needs phantom power OR a dynamic :roll:

 

Phil

Still messing about :eek:

 

http://youtu.be/pNXNK1seTV8

 

http://youtu.be/6JBkRnzO9Pg

Here's a few more, "Queuing for Water".

Crew have still to be added.
 

It took some time to get the loco's running after sooo long, what I have noticed is the DCC is very unforgiving when it comes to clean track, the good news is that the CMX is back on sale in the UK and i've one on order.

 

Phil

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akYsIQuaYXU&feature=youtu.be

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4cAdgVT_2c

 

Very nice Phil. It highlights to me the difference in the detail available in 00 compared to N, the motion on those locos shows up very well.

Cheers

Marty

Marty, I don't know much about N but I imagine that the slow motion is not that fine compared to 00, in fact the Bachmann's in the video are ok but my 57xx and 61xx are much better because of etched chassis, different wheels, motor and of course,  fly wheels!

 

Phil

The videos are superb Phil

The crisp focuss and depth of field are outstanding.

Lovely slow movement well captured.

You are so right about DCC and track……I have the same problem……if I dont run a train for a while I invariably have to do some work with the Peco eraser…….like you I have to invest in a track cleaner

ps Not sure if the titles got muddled or I screwed up but I couldnt get a 57xxon the two links?

Kind Regards

Sorry John, the 57xx link was on post 297 but here it is again http://youtu.be/0S0WOTV1zbo

 

I love slow running, but it is a bit frustrating when suddenly everything stops including sound, just for spot on the track. I've been meaning to add weight to the loco's but have not found time yet :roll: Hopefully the CMX will help as it's had good reviews…it should anyway by the price!

 

Phil

Of course……that was the first one that I so enjoyed:oops:

Do let us know how you get on with the CMX….I doubt if I will get mine until the Fall

I will John.

The video demo's look good.

There's a twenty four foot double track on my layouts loop that hasn't had anything running on it for many many years. About ten feet of it runs under two tunnels, the rest runs behind my recording mixers, access to this for manual cleaning is not really possible, we will see what the CMX makes of it :lol:

Phil

The CMX has just arrived, first impressions, heavy, really well made, it comes with the cleaning pad (roll) and a syringe to apply the cleaning fluid (not supplied)

 

It looks like is can do the business, the only thing is the couplings, which have to be adapted.

 

Phil

I got one recently too Phil and, as you say, an excellent bit of kit but, although they do supply a couple of plug-in TL's, there's nothing to plug them into !!! :shock::shock:

I've got a US outline with Kadees fitted so I shove it round with that.  It needs quite a loco to pull it because not only is it heavy, the friction from the cleaning pads adds a lot of extra resistance.  I use IPA as the fluid - not the beer the Isopropyl …………:roll:

Peter, it does say that two loco's might be needed to shove it around, with DCC, I know there's a way to do that, i've read it somewhere in the Powercab manual.

I have a bottle of IPA so i'll give it a go.

Phil

 

As I thought, one loco won't shift it, I need to add more weight to the loco or get two on the job, when I figure out how to do it.

 

Phil

Phil, I use acetone in my CMX & find a Bachmann Class 37 does the job of moving it around.

Ron, problem is…my layout it none diesel, having said that, how far back does the Class 37 go?

 

I tried loco pushing without fluid in the tank so it might work as the fluid acts as a lubricant creating less friction.

EDIT:-   Still not enough traction with fluid added.

 

CMX mention that the more agressive solvents like acitone and celulose leave less residue than IPA.

 

Phil

Phil, from Wikipedia re Class 37

British Rail first placed an order for 42 Class 37 locomotives in January 1959.[6] The first of these was delivered in November 1960 (entering service on 2 December[7]), with the last of this original batch complete by mid-1962, by which time subsequent orders had been placed.

Hi Phil,
Why not try a 'what if/never was' type option.
ie either imagine that the hydraulic program
was started earlier, or maybe build yourself a
'Kerosene Castle'.
Good luck, Jeff

What you need is a Great Bear:lol:.

I suppose it is 'Consist' with the Powecab DCC?

Won't two Halls pull it? Or better still a Wren castle should have enough weight.

Simon

A Bachmann 4MT won't pull it, i'm in the process of adding weight to a Standard class, if that won't work i'll congure my Powercab to run two together, it's not a case of power , more of traction…..what about a minature sandbox :lol:

The diesel is alway an option.

Phil