The extra lead added to the 4MT did nothing when it came to pushing and pulling the CMX,  but…..just for curiosity I tried my 57xx with etched chassis, Mashima motor and flywheel and it works a treat! I think it's a lot to do with small wheels.

Phil

Here's one taken a few months ago.

The manufacturers need to get the odd job man in to tidy up that brick work!

Nice work with the transparent layering.


Cheers


Marty

Marty, i'm told that the bricky was prone to more than a few ciders :lol:

 

Phil 

Hi Phil. In the picture above (which is great), is that the Hornby foot bridge by any chance? If so it looks like you have lowered it? Can you explain what you did with the steps to shorten them and by how much, if that is what you did?

Bob

Hi Bob,

 

Yes, as far as I remember it is a Hornby, but modified about twenty tears or so ago, can't remember the details, but I probably cut the pillars at the first step then glued the top part back on. The steps are then cut and the bottom thicker post of the railings re glued. I'll have a closer look later after work and give you some measurements.

 

Phil

Stunning photo Phil. :thumbs

Regarding the loco - I use a US outline Bachmann GP40 to push/pull my CMX.  It's all wheel drive and pretty heavy.

It's not "prototypical" but the loco (DCC fitted) was dirt cheap a few years ago and I just use it with the CMX.  Whilst the loco isn't correct, nor is the CMX !!!  What you want it for is just to clean the track.

If I understand it correctly, setting up a consist is OK until you want to use them individually.  You then have to re-programme to delete the consist ………

However, if your 57xx does the job, then this post has been a waste of time ……………….:cheers

Not a waste of time Peter as I have noticed that the 57xx has problems on certain stretches, but thinking of getting this http://www.themodelcentre.co.uk/32-781/prod_1414.html and a Loksound sound decoder at £117 at least it should fit in with the layouts especially after a few buckets of muck are thrown over it :lol: The total price would then be justified IMO :roll:

 

Phil

In blue :shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:

You need a green one Phil - blue came in much later ……………:roll: (plus, IMHO, it's a horrible colour .)

Ok! green if it's earlier……………had a quick look…..can't find a green one:???:

Here's one Phil - not sure if it's in stock or not.

http://transportmodels.co.uk/class370diesellocomotived6984inbrgreenliverywithcentreheadcodeandweatheredfinishoogauge-25606.php?cPath=40

On edit - I note it's a "pre order" item at Hattons so maybe it's a new model …………….:roll:

Thanks Peter but out of stock, one on order from someone else, should be with me Friday….now to order the chip!

 

Phil

[user=6]Petermac[/user] wrote:

If I understand it correctly, setting up a consist is OK until you want to use them individually.  You then have to re-programme to delete the consist ………

From what I understand, you can give a loco a different consist than it's main one so it can be selected differently?

Phil

You're probably correct Phil - I'm a total novice at this DCC lark …………

[user=11]Novice[/user] wrote:

Hi Phil. In the picture above (which is great), is that the Hornby foot bridge by any chance? If so it looks like you have lowered it? Can you explain what you did with the steps to shorten them and by how much, if that is what you did?

Bob

Bob, the pillars have been reduced to 36mm from the top to the bottom of the concrete base, hope this helps.

 

It also looks like i've made the cut just above the six? sided pillar base.

 

Phil

Just took this with a Sony Bloggie, not as good as the Canon 6D.

 

Phil

 

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

Not sure what it's like close up Phil but it looks great from France :thumbs:thumbs

It's all Photoshopped Peter :lol::lol::lol:

 

Just received the Class 37, excellent detail….still waiting for the sound decoder!

 

Phil

Where did you find the Class 37 Phil ?  If you don't want to advertise, you could PM me. :thumbs