SRman

You can get 8-pin versions of the same thing. I have a 21-pin one myself and tried out all of the sounds when installed in a Bachmann Ivatt 10001 diesel. The DMU engine sounds are good but there didn't appear to be any gear changes, although I didn't test it on the move very far. There is also a range of horn sounds to try out on the same decoder. I have ordered two more of the Econami decoders, one 21-pin to go into 10000, allowing the two diesels to run easily in multiple when I am ready, and one 8-pin version to go into my Heljan Lion - I'll be using the class 47 sounds for that, but not the 47 horns. In my opinion, the Econami doesn't match the best quality decoder sounds from the likes of legomanbiffo, Howes, Paul Chetter, and so on, but at the price, they are good, and cover locos I cannot get 'proper' sounds for in any case, since they no longer exist and no one seems to have done any decent recordings of them when they did exist. Going back to the requirement for class 101 sounds, on a short run layout, such as an end to end one, the Econami DMU sound would probably be quite adequate because one could shut off power as the DMU leaves the stage (so to speak), simulating the first gear change as it goes. Edit: fixed a typo - I mistyped 'shut', hitting the next letter over. The profanity filter kicked in!

I have added the detailing bits to the Brighton H2 Atlantic, 32424 Beachy Head. It is still too clean at present, but I'll deal with that another time. The model comes with etched brass nameplates, but I haven't fitted those yet - the printed ones are so good, I defy anyone to tell the difference at normal viewing distances. The headcode I have chosen is for the Oxted line, where some of the last duties for this class were performed. P_20181105_171029_vHDR_On by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr

I found that the small vent windows were a real pain to do, so ended up cheating a bit when I did further coaches: I used Krystal Klear (there are other similar PVA-based glazing liquids) for all of the small windows (i.e. the Krystal Klear was the glazing medium) and also to glue in the larger panes, as it dries clear so hides any accidental gaps. As for Mainline coaches, the earlier products had main windows that were too small and the roof gutter line was a little too low. They did make a good basis for some Bulleid conversions using Comet brass sides though, as I was able to glue the tops of the sides to the gutters to produce a more characteristic profile for the Bulleid coaches.

Let's be thankful we don't reproduce smells and aromas on our models, Steve.

Yes, you can stand by us to rely on you, Rick! (from a Goon Show).

Thanks for jumping in with the explanations, Rick. I am now 11 hours ahead of you, with the resulting delay in seeing things posted from the UK end. I usually post bus pics on other threads rather than my layout topic, but I thought this particular one would provoke a bit of discussion. Further to what Rick said, the RLH class started off as a diverted order from Midland General, followed by an add-on order from LT themselves. There were 'only' 76 of them in LT service. They used the standard 'provincial' Regent III chassis with high bonnets rather than the much more modernistic RT style, and unlike the usual LT buses, retained the same body and chassis combinations for all of their lives - RTs, RTLs and RFs (AEC Regal IV single deckers) swapped bodies and chassis upon their overhauls. The Leyland PD2s were not quite standard, as their chassis were built to LT's jigs and tolerances and designed to accept the standard RT series bodies from a number of different body manufacturers; they were special enough to get their own unique designation of PD2/7RT. RTs, RTLs and RLHs all worked in both central (red) and country (green) areas, with two small batches of RTs turned out as Green Line coaches (with no difference internally from the buses!) - no Leylands or RLHs were Green Line vehicles. Just to add to the mix, there were also 500 wide Leylands with similarly styled Leyland bodies to the RT/RTL, but at 8' wide, not interchangeable with them. These were the RTW class, which were red central buses only, in service. Being low-height buses, RLHs became popular for overseas buyers to use as genuine London Transport tour buses in cities all over the world. Incidentally, EFE have produced a few models of London Transport RLHs in both red and green. Earlier on, there was a white metal kit from Anbrico (later Model Bus Company, then ABS Streetscene), and a resin one from Little Bus Company.

If you look back a few posts, you will see the Bulleid 10203 I acquired from Brian Macdermott required a few minor paint touch-ups and some new headcode discs on one end. It took me a while to match the BR green properly, but I have now succeeded in this, and added some discs (actually from a Bachmann class 24 pack, so not quite right), and restored the lining at the end where I accidentally painted over bits of it, using some HMRS early GWR loco lining. The headcode is for the LMR from the SR via the West London Line. Bulleid 10203 - Silver Fox restored - cropped by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr A slightly different addition to my bus fleet arrived from London Bus Replica Transfers as a resin kit with EFE bits to complete it. It represents an ex-London Transport RLH as converted to a uniform store in London Country Bus Services livery (LCBS was the successor to LT's Country Department). It was a simple kit to put together, but I still have a few details to add, like trafficators and the rear platform. The chassis as seen here is loose, and sitting slightly high at the back. LBRT RLH Uniform Store nearly finished - 2 by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr LBRT RLH Uniform Store nearly finished - 3 by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr

Mine is pre-ordered but not paid for - I pre-ordered quite early on. I did request my deposit for the non-running DJM class 74 be put towards the Warship.

Wot? Name one "Coca"???

All the best for your retirement, Dennis. A few years ago, I phoned up the Bachmann Collectors Club with the intention of renewing my membership. Usually, I would speak to the club Secretary, but to my surprise, I got Dennis on that particular occasion. That's the only time I have actually spoken to Dennis, but it left a very favourable impression on me.

The old Dapol/Hornby Terrier is not a bad runner, albeit noisy (very buzzy!) at speed. I have three of these models, all hard-wired for DCC using TCS Z2 decoders. On DCC, they are controllable right down to a smooth, inching crawl, with the wheels barely kicking round. As adb968008 pointed out, they are not up to current standards of detail or finish, but for all that, they aren't bad, either. Probably the worst features to my eyes are the chunky wheels. For the LBSC "improved engine green" liveries, I much prefer the earlier Dapol versions, where the Hornby ones, while well finished, are simply too brown in shade. LBSC Terriers Compared - 2 by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr

I have certainly had reblows of v3.5 files from legomanbiffo in recent times. However, not all of his projects are available on v3.5, only certain ones.

OK, so here's the £64000 question: has it been a waste of time upgrading this model? My own answer would be, "Definitely not!" As it stands. the upgrading process looks to have been very successful, but even if things had gone wrong, or not the way the OP originally intended, look at the techniques and skills he is developing and refining. Definitely worth doing. Keep up the good work, Lacathedrale.

In the real things, to get long wheelbase locomotives around tight curves, they would sometimes resort to gauge widening of the tracks. Our modelling equivalent solution is to narrow the back-to-back distances of the wheels instead. Neither solution is ideal, but if it works, that's all that really matters to us.

True: it does add complication to the locomotives and therefore more to go wrong with them, exactly the problem they are trying to eliminate. However, it is a very viable alternative solution that I had overlooked. There are some European locomotives and units running under up to four different voltages and systems. The French have been standardising on 25kV AC but still have other, older systems in place, the Belgians are on 3000V DC, Dutch on 1500V DC, Swiss, German and Swedish railways use 16kV 16-2/3cycles AC ... the list could go on but you get the idea. In short, Edwin is absolutely correct in his suggestion, with the proviso I added that it does add a little extra complication. Probably cheaper than having two sets of railway tracks on two different voltages side by side, though.

The article linked above hints at ideas to fill in the electrification gaps, but ignores the Wellington end. Eventual extension of the electrification all the way from Auckland to Wellington would probably make good sense (long-term). There is one fly in the ointment for that to occur though: Wellington's system being 1600V DC, whereas the rest is all 25kV AC. Unless Wellington can convert its lines to the 25kV system, it would mean running the two systems separately, side by side. Such things do exist elsewhere: I have recently visited Copenhagen and Hamburg, where exactly this scenario occurs. Indeed, Copenhagen's main lines use 25kV AC while its suburban lines (S-tog) use 1650V DC overhead, so the two systems exist on separate sides of the central station. Whatever else happens, I am glad common sense seems to be prevailing in keeping the electrics going.

On a purely selfish note, I am happy to hold off until next year, when I'll be back at work on full pay (currently on long service leave on half pay so I have to watch the budget a bit!).

A shame I cannot view this - it can only be viewed in the British Isles. Still, it's nice to know the clip is there.

The same thing happened in Callan (does anyone remember this excellent series?). Hunter was a title, not a person as such, and we saw a couple of different Hunters during the show's run. Still, I am not entirely convinced by a female Doctor, regardless of how good Jodie Whitaker is - and she has already been hamstrung a little by inconsistent story/script writing, just as Capaldi was.

- Like this one? Class 68 Speaker Installation - 2 by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr I like the effect of this speaker combination and, as Sir Tophamhatt said, it goes straight in with no modifications to the chassis or body required.

I had a similar problem with the Realtrack class 143 units over my fourth rail LT system. I filed a groove in the underhanging gear covering mouldings to clear. I would go along with what philsandy and 34C suggested.

They may possibly all have on board toilets, but the crews don't necessarily always use them, especially when on freight workings. A good friend was videoing in country Central Queensland when a short freight approached from behind a hill. As it swept around the curve, one of the crew became visible having leak over the side of the running boards. He spotted the camera on the hill and hastily put everything away and scuttled back into the cab.

Australia changes at slightly different times - we went forward for Spring at the beginning of October. It means that if I want to phone London, back in September I had to allow for being 9 hours ahead; for the last few weeks 10 hours; and from now until April or thereabouts, 11 hours.

https://wiki.lspace.org/mediawiki/Dwarf_Bread

I wonder what sort of wagon would be required to transport Dwarf bread. Possibly something armoured ... not to protect the contents, but to protect the wagon from the contents!