RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted August 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2017 Hi Keith, Having had one totally apart at the weekend and then put back together.... Check the pickups on the wheel backs - one of mine had a slight twist that was causing a noise similar to the one you describe. Once fiddled with to straighten the pick up - the noise has gone. Thanks Mine was similar, although in my case it didn't result in noise but in stopping occasionally at very low speeds, straightening the pick-up solved it Andi 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted August 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi all, Another wee tip! Do not make stick in coupling hole fillers and plug them in as well..... If you do - you can't get the body off the chassis. I think I had a Doh! moment.... Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Emails from Hattons this morning state that the limited edition BSC model is expected Oct 2017 with the British Petroleum version in Dec 2017. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigherb Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 A Emails from Hattons this morning state that the limited edition BSC model is expected Oct 2017 with the British Petroleum version in Dec 2017.. And the PLA one is Jan - Mar 2018 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted August 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hi all, Having fitted sound into the model I was disappointed with the sound level coming from the model. I have tried doing all the sound levels at max to see if it made a difference and it didn't improve things much. So - back to study the model and how it is constructed. The problem is that there are no holes for the sound to escape from inside the body. When the body and chassis are assembled they make a virtually sound tight box. So you need to find a way to let the sound escape which should improve the sound levels experienced. I looked at the radiator grills and decided the moulding was so fine that cutting them out and fitting an etched replacement would not look as good. I looked in the cab, under the cab, under the chassis and didn't find a way to make any openings. Then I looked at the bonnets and wondered how the flat plate on top of them was mounted. They mount with 2 pegs down into the bonnet moulding and leave a gap between the bonnet top and the flat plate! On removing the flat plate - simple task as they are not stuck together - push the pegs from inside the body and the plate lifts away. This leaves 2 nice flat areas that are large enough to drill a series of holes in to let out the sound, but are invisible once the plate is reattached. Out with the pin chuck and a good sharp dril and drill the holes! Photos to come tomorrow! With this mod the sound level has increased by over 50% to my ears! Much better than before..... Thanks 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDCHAPMAN Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hi,Well further to my postings a couple of weeks ago my Janus went back for a refund.Just didn't improve with running in or any amount of tinkering with it. Interesting pics in this months Model Rail which appeared on the door mat the other day. They do not mention it but the pics show theirs assembled the wrong way round but also something that I didn't see on mine or on other internal pics is a large capacitor fitted to the blanking plug.Also a green keeper plate underneath. There seems to have been quite a few variations on assembly with this item. Well sorry mine had to go back but I hope others are enjoying theirs. Thanks Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hi,Well further to my postings a couple of weeks ago my Janus went back for a refund.Just didn't improve with running in or any amount of tinkering with it. Interesting pics in this months Model Rail which appeared on the door mat the other day. They do not mention it but the pics show theirs assembled the wrong way round but also something that I didn't see on mine or on other internal pics is a large capacitor fitted to the blanking plug.Also a green keeper plate underneath. There seems to have been quite a few variations on assembly with this item. Well sorry mine had to go back but I hope others are enjoying theirs. Thanks Richard Yet the one reviewed in RM had the motor assembled the right way round and with two flywheels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyChappy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Yet the one reviewed in RM had the motor assembled the right way round and with two flywheels. So there are variants with twin flywheels? Previous posts suggested only ever one flywheel. I wonder if some of these random variations will be sorted in future versions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) I was a little bit suspicious to Oxfordrails reasoning (given via Andy Y's earlier posting) as to problems being down to an assembly error on the part of one production team. From photographs published in this thread there are clearly, at least two different types of motor to gearbox coupling methods and short or long fly leads from the motor. Assuming that assembly methodology is production line based with the model being built up from sub assemblies picked from parts bins there seems to be more going on here than just mis-assembly of an almost symmetrical part. I seem to remember it was Oxford rails boast when they announced entry into the model rail sector, that the factory they were using was under much closer control than factories other Model Railway manufacturers were using, hence it would be quicker to solve any problems that arise. It makes me now wonder if this is the case? P Edited August 23, 2017 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Yet the one reviewed in RM had the motor assembled the right way round and with two flywheels. odd because my online copy of RM shows only one flywheel in the review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Are the sound fitted locomotives being fitted by the factory or by someone else in the UK? Just wondering how many are likely to be factory fitted as a percentage of the production. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I took it from all the info GVH are releasing they are being fitted by the factory in a separate run to the first batch. I do wonder when they are due though as the original estimate was June time and now seemingly September. I assume they are being produced now and shipped, which I guess if they are on the boat will make their ETA October? I had been wondering if it was additional locomotives as the BSC liveried ones are meant to be a limited run of 500 or has this been amended! Mark Saunders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted September 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2017 I took it from all the info GVH are releasing they are being fitted by the factory in a separate run to the first batch. I do wonder when they are due though as the original estimate was June time and now seemingly September. I assume they are being produced now and shipped, which I guess if they are on the boat will make their ETA October? Hi all, If only we could get some 'official communication' from Golden Valley... Discussed this with local model shop today and they think the delivery to them will be 'post Warley' with models being available at Warley. So that's November! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) In the meantime, I have an authentic Janus sound project available on ZIMO MX648. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/105523-oxford-diecastgolden-valley-ye-janus-0-6-0de/?p=2791037 Decoders are available immediately, no problem with ZIMO supplies and it is a straightforward installation. Please me send a PM. Kind regards, Paul Edited September 5, 2017 by pauliebanger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I note Hornby Magazine have received a factory fitted sound sample so these shouldn't be too far away. They’ll probably have to be very close before you’ll be able to hear them, if the other Oxford sound projects are anything to go by. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Sounds done by Legomanbiffo rather than Oxford. Talking with Charlie last said they were being fitted by the factory to the models. He mentioned they have been busy doing sounds for the Dapol N King. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Just had a call from Golden Valley the sound fitted locomotive is being shipped early next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Does this mean to the UK or to retailers? Looks like mine is coming directly from GV, also have an email indicating shipping early next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted October 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2017 Interesting. This will be the first Oxford Sound loco, but I'm sure the volume can be tweaked. You should try listening to a factory sound-fitted Oxford Dean Goods - even with the volume set at maximum you can hardly hear it. Mine's gone back, if they can't get sound out of it I'll swap it for a non-fitted sound version. No point in paying for sound if you can't hear it. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I had the factory fitted sound on order but with all of the build issues around flywheels, have settled for a self install with a Paul Chetter Zimo chip & sugar cube speaker. It sounds good and runs nicely so quite happy but interested to see how the factory ones turn out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I had the factory fitted sound on order but with all of the build issues around flywheels, have settled for a self install with a Paul Chetter Zimo chip & sugar cube speaker. It sounds good and runs nicely so quite happy but interested to see how the factory ones turn out. I pre-ordered the Port of London version with sound, so hopefully by the time they come along all the production issues will have been sorted out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedman Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I received an email yesterday saying mine would arrive by courier at about 4pm today. Looking forward to it, it's been a long wait! Trevor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 My NCB sound version arrived today, and doesn't work, Back and forth no problem, sound not a thing, Emailed GVH about it, see what happens, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UP 4000 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 After a few emails with Fiona from GVH, Janus is boxed up for return, can't fault the model (apart from no sound) one of them things, 2nd loco this year to be returned due to issues, other was BLI,, Hopefully both will be back soon fully working, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedman Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Mine arrived yesterday as expected. Sound came on and horn blew as soon as I put it on the track. Sound is at a good volume and loco runs well. Will need running in, but I'm happy. Trevor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now