Grimleygrid Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hi Peter, after seeing your superb 40s on ballast I found this and thought you might quite like it: 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hi Peter, after seeing your superb 40s on ballast I found this and thought you might quite like it: Thanks Alex, I have seen that clip before but some time ago, I don't remember it being that long. It's a great video and the 40 sounds great. There is another video somewhere with 012 and 135 at Chester both working ballast. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 No worries Peter, I thought you probably would have already seen it! These must be the two you were talking about: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 That's the one Alex. I am not sure I like the white painted exrtas on 012. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hi Peter Here are a couple of shots of the speaker in my 56 as promised. After installing a base enhanced speaker, I realised that the decoder is a version 3 one and so wouldn't be able to take the speaker, so I put my old speaker back in. If you're buying a new version 4 speaker, you should be able to use a 20x40mm base enhanced speaker though, which is about the same size. That should give you a nice sound. It certainly does in my latest 58. I removed the fan unit to make room for a bigger speaker, as I'm not too bothered about revolving fans. The decoder itself is stuck to the bottom of the circuit board on the left. I'd rather not remove the body of my 24 to take a pic, as it was a devil of a job to fit back on. Suffice to say that I fitted a base enhanced speaker in the recess in the chassis beneath the fan and removed the fan moulding on the body. There is sufficient space to put the fan itself back in. Cheers Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Thanks Heaps for that Dave, I am quite happy to remove the fan assembly too. Though if I can fit them in above the speaker that would be good. I had a look at my Bachmann class 40 the other night, and there isn't much room between the circuit board and roof. I think there is probably more room in the older model. I will order some speakers anyway and have a play. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I had a look at my Bachmann class 40 the other night, and there isn't much room between the circuit board and roof. I think there is probably more room in the older model. You should still be able to fit in a 20x40mm base enhanced speaker Peter. I managed it OK. I think I had to remove some of the fan moulding again though, as it does rather stick out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ive done the above too,with bass enhanced speaker!! realy throws the sound out... cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hi Peter Here are a couple of shots of the speaker in my 56 as promised. After installing a base enhanced speaker, I realised that the decoder is a version 3 one and so wouldn't be able to take the speaker, so I put my old speaker back in. If you're buying a new version 4 speaker, you should be able to use a 20x40mm base enhanced speaker though, which is about the same size. That should give you a nice sound. It certainly does in my latest 58. Cheers Dave 100 ohm bass reflex and bass enhanced speakers are still available - I just bought one recently together with one each of the 4 and 8 ohm bass enhanced versions. Those 20 x 40 ones do usually just squeeze in where Bachmann had the unsealed 20 x 40 standard speakers. They work a treat with Sulzer sounds like the class 24s and 25s, from Howes and legomanbiffo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ive done the above too,with bass enhanced speaker!! realy throws the sound out... cheers neil.. Thanks Neil, I will get a few, and see how I go. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 100 ohm bass reflex and bass enhanced speakers are still available - I just bought one recently together with one each of the 4 and 8 ohm bass enhanced versions. Those 20 x 40 ones do usually just squeeze in where Bachmann had the unsealed 20 x 40 standard speakers. They work a treat with Sulzer sounds like the class 24s and 25s, from Howes and legomanbiffo. Thanks Jeff, Where do you normally buy your speakers from? I have just been out in the garage playing with the class 37 and 25. I love the Sulzer sound in the class 25, it really does thrash when you give it some welly. Cheers Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post P.C.M Posted December 4, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2014 A couple of pics from the other day. It would seem Cardiff Cantons 37284 has escaped from the Welsh valleys, It probably made it's way to Crewe and rather than being sent back it has been borrowed to work a short parcels train. 284 has Biffo's latest sound and has plenty of thrash. Cheers Peter. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Great pictures as always David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Loving the Brute's Peter! Just needs a can of lilt and a packet of packet of home made sarnies and its my first foray into solo spotting at BNS in the 80's! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Love the Brutes Peter! Did you make the newspapers? They're a really nice touch. I especially like the "flap" too. I seem to remember that was very characteristic of them. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 100 ohm bass reflex and bass enhanced speakers are still available - I just bought one recently together with one each of the 4 and 8 ohm bass enhanced versions. Those 20 x 40 ones do usually just squeeze in where Bachmann had the unsealed 20 x 40 standard speakers. They work a treat with Sulzer sounds like the class 24s and 25s, from Howes and legomanbiffo. Cheers SRman. A quick check on my stock of speakers revealed that I already had a 60x20mm 100 Ohm bass enhanced speaker. Out came the soldering iron and the speaker arrangement in the 56 now looks like this... I'm looking forward to trying it out. Dave 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
0O00 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Tractor 284 looks in fine fettle Peter. Got any vids? Good to see some inspirational updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Cheers SRman. A quick check on my stock of speakers revealed that I already had a 60x20mm 100 Ohm bass enhanced speaker. Out came the soldering iron and the speaker arrangement in the 56 now looks like this... Img_2607.jpg I'm looking forward to trying it out. DaveHi Dave May I suggest that you turn the speaker over, so that the sound is bouncing off the track. If you take a round file and file out a groove on opposite sides of bottom end of the speaker, thus allowing the speaker to fit inside those two screw holders on the chassis. This makes it easier to re-fit the body and does away with tight fit problem. If you like the sound difference, you could try it on the class fifty eight also. Regards Stephen Edited December 4, 2014 by ayrmrg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 You have done a lovely job with BRUTES Peter, the weathering on 37284 looks great as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60091 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Hi Peter Once again, nice photos. Interesting to see 37 284 with the grill mesh still fitted over the louvres. Don't ever remember seeing the sheep! - must have been a Welsh thing...CF or LE? The Welsh 37s were very rare in the north east and Yorkshire at that time. While I was working in Manchester I'd go down to South Wales to get a few more ticks in my Platform 5. There was a Euston service left Piccadilly at 00.30. York-Shrewsbury TPO Stockport-Crewe, then Crewe-Cardiff TPO. Full day South Wales, then a 33 back up the Crewe.... and home to Manchester - all on a day return! Is that the new-ish Hornby 37,and would it have the same mechanism as their split box model? Hope you don't mind me asking such basic questions. I'm completely ignorant of the latest manufacturers developments of the Class 37, so it's knowing what to look out for especially if I buy 2nd hand. It's 15 years since I did any 00 modelling and way back then we used to graft old 1970s style Hornby bodies onto Lima chassis. However, having got them out of their boxes again, the Lima 37s are the worst runners so I've got to look at buying a few replacements. Problem... Lima 37 1990s £19.99. Hornby 2014 about £95-100...though for a far better looking model. Regards Alan Edited December 4, 2014 by 60091 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks Jeff, Where do you normally buy your speakers from? I have just been out in the garage playing with the class 37 and 25. I love the Sulzer sound in the class 25, it really does thrash when you give it some welly. Cheers Peter. Hi Peter. Sorry it took a while to get back to you: most of my speakers have come from DCC Supplies (excellent service) but the most recent batch came from Peter's Spares (also great service) as I was ordering some other bits and pieces (Markits clack valves being the things I was after most), so it was worthwhile to include them for the same postage costs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Cheers SRman. A quick check on my stock of speakers revealed that I already had a 60x20mm 100 Ohm bass enhanced speaker. Out came the soldering iron and the speaker arrangement in the 56 now looks like this... I'm looking forward to trying it out. Dave Wow! That looks like it will be a real beast when you put the body back on. I'd love to hear it if you can get a recording of it in action, Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Banger Blue Posted December 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 5, 2014 Loving the Brute's Peter! Just needs a can of lilt and a packet of packet of home made sarnies and its my first foray into solo spotting at BNS in the 80's! Love the Brutes Peter! Did you make the newspapers? They're a really nice touch. I especially like the "flap" too. I seem to remember that was very characteristic of them. Cheers Dave Couldn't agree more! Those BRUTEs are ace, only thing missing is a couple of Snorkel clad teenagers, one with the seemingly obligatory ADIDAS shoulder bag, that have set up base camp for an enjoyable days spotting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Banger Blue Posted December 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 5, 2014 A few examples Comparing notes by Lost-Albion, on Flickr Bored now . . . . lets go home . . . . by rugd1022, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/6Xtwjw 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 5, 2014 The top one oozes the smell of mailbags. The bottom one suggests someone's given up on their set 47 turning up 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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