Hello I control my 3-aspect colour light signals from my ECOS command station using DCC Concepts accessory decoders and 12 volt DPDT relays.

Hello Richard Good question, I began my model railway journey back in 2004, originally this layout was erected within the extension at the back of my home and because this space had to be shared with ordinary home use my layout was designed to be lifted up from the floor (in two sections) and stored upright when not in use. Unfortunately for me when I built this layout I paid no attention to placing the track on a bed of cork. I do wish now I had done so and the reasoning as to not doing it now is because I have employed DCC Concepts Cobalt point motors (all situated beneath my layout) In total I have 32 point-ends on my layout, and as a result, each of the points control arms have already been cut down in size, so if I wanted to now retrofit a cork bed beneath the track I would have to purchase replacement point control arms from DCC Concepts which would quite expensive. I really do wish that I had used a cork track bed in the first place.

Hello! No fan to be seen in this set up, so my guess is the ‘hall’ sensor switching the heating device!

@@tony-helmsdeepmodelrailwayoosc Thanks for that Tony, hmm semi-sealed unit with only one way for the vapour to go. Thanks, that's answered a big question.

Thank you for this information it’s much appreciated

Excellent information

@@SimonLivertonCentral Hello Simon Someone has kindly corrected me and informed me the metal device is an atomiser, I’m not sure what the difference is between an atomiser and a heating element without googling it, however I’m still glad that people do comment and by doing so we all learn by this!

I find KZfaq an excellent learning tools, as long as the Trolls keep away. Being at the beginning of my layout build I am learning all of the time.

Hello Simon Having viewed your video, I think I will return my Prince Of Wales to the retailer, mine does not produce steam anything like yours, I believe the steam generator might be faulty.

@@tony-helmsdeepmodelrailwayoosc I sent my videos to Hornby after ringing them. So far they have no idea what to do

Hi again Tony, I have been independently told if you press F24 it will switch the smoke on and off. I have not tried this yet but it may be worth you trying it.

Hello again Simon Having just tried F24 I have discovered that whilst this function is activated (turned ON) the steam generator STOPS working. So whoever told you about F24 is quite right, however F24 works in reverse of what you might expect (F24 turned OFF, steam generator functions, F24 ON, steam generator deactivated)

What is annoying is I asked Honby at the very beginning if there was a way of switching the generator off and on, they said no. Shows how much knowledge they have about their products. I’m pleased your generator is working now.

Hello Michael Since I reduced the sound level on both of my Accurascale class 37’s using CV63 value 150, I’ve had no further problems whatsoever.

I’ve been waiting years to get my hands on a centre headcode version of a class 37. I missed out on Bachmann’s previous release of this. I do believe that Accurascale are to release a centre headcode version in their next batch.

Hello Peter Fingers crossed that EFE might model 20003 too, a little re-tooling will be needed because the front-ends of this loco looked more like the front of a 4-sub

Hi Neil Yes I bought 4 versions Southern Railway photographic Grey Southern Railway Malachite Green BR Black BR Green I stayed away from the corporate BR Blue version Geoff and I were only talking about these a couple of years ago, he remembers them, they were withdrawn in 1969, one year before I started on BR The Grey version is lurking by the station footbridge, the BR green version is still boxed up because one of the 4 sound decoders I purchased was faulty and has been returned for a replacement

Hello Kenneth If you intend to convert this locomotive to DCC, be careful to test the integrity of the 8-pin DCC socket in the tender first. please view my video regarding ‘Edward Thompson’ I have posted because I destroyed 2 decoders before discovering the 8-pin decoder socket had been wired the wrong way round at the factory.

@@tony-helmsdeepmodelrailwayoosc Thanks for that very useful information. I will watch your other video. Hoping to fit a HM7000, so do not want to destroy it

I am very tempted now to get this one in the sale

@@oaktrainstoysreviews at £106 it is the “real deal”

I straightened out the connecting rods using pliers before running the Fell locomotive and making the video.

Hello Chris, once again it’s so nice hearing from you, I hope you’re okay? Just a quick reply to you Chris regarding my two Accurascale class 37’s I now have two of them in my collection, including a replacement model for a faulty one (the ‘stay-alive’ feature wasn’t working) Looking through KZfaq I’ve noticed other people on here reporting the ‘sound dropping out’, I’ve been successful in overcoming this problem by changing CV63 (sound volume) and reducing the sound volume to no more the 150 (the default setting was 192 which is way too high) Doing this will resolve the issue of sound dropping out and stopping.

Hello Phantom I now have two sound fitted Accurascale class 37’s both BR Green. I have found I now have quite a serious problem with both of them. Whilst running them, the sound keeps cutting out and stopping, the only way I can get the sound back on again is to tip the locomotive slightly on one side until all the wheels on one side of the track are off the rails then wait for the stay-alive to run down. Once the stay-alive has completely run down and the locomotive is powered down, I return all of the wheels to the track, the sound once again returns, then a few moments later the same thing happens again and continues to do so until the locomotive has finally warmed up! This is extremely annoying, I’m reluctant to inform Accurascale about this fault because I believe Accurascale will simply suggest the locomotives be returned to them for a possible replacement, which I don’t believe will happen due to lack of availability. I would be really interested to know if this fault is just on my two locomotives or are there many more people with the same problem?

Hello Michael Regarding your own class 37’s all I can suggest is for you to check to see if the bogie gear towers/drive shafts and the wheel bearings need lubricating. Regarding distorted sounds, all I can suggest is perhaps lowering the sound volume a little and looking to see that the speaker is properly secured with no nearby wiring touching the speaker enclosure.

@@tony-helmsdeepmodelrailwayoosc thanks Tony, sorry for late reply. Mike

Hello Andrew Thank you for your question No, I’ve not yet lifted the removable roof panel or made any alterations to this locomotive apart from reassigning its decoder addressing.

Hi Tony I have spoke to accurascsale regarding the read this card before use regarding the switches I asked them if we needed to take the sound decoder and set the switches for dcc sound They said you don't need to do this as they should have been set at the factory before the decoders were fitted just thought I would let you know as some people have taken the decoder out and set the switches but then couldn't get there lights working

Hello formidable38 I currently have two Accurascale class 37’s on preorder, these being BR Green versions. I’m so looking forward to receiving these too. I must say, the Bachmann versions with their operating roof fans are a really nice touch though.

Hello David I do believe 9 was the maximum that ran because of limited accommodation within the Consett works, I remember someone else telling me this!

@@tony-helmsdeepmodelrailwayoosc: So why did the O1s and Q7s (T3) hauls only eight? Did Consett get an extension to the receiver hoppers? Nope. Limited to nine on the 9F because of weight and eight on the O1 and Q7 because that's all they could haul.

Hello Dominic Only the SFX versions have working fans.

Hello Chris- I hope your doing okay? Once I receive the two Accurascale class 37’s, my fleet will consist of six class 37’s in total. Two of which are the 2015 Bachmann’s, both split headcode variants, one in plain green, the other has a small yellow warning panel. Then there are these two ‘new tooled’ versions I received recently, one of these is once again a plain green version with split headcodes, the second is a centre headcode variant with small yellow warning panels. The two Accurascale class 37’s on preorder are another centre headcode version with a small yellow warning panel, and a split headcode variant with a small yellow warning panel. I must confess I really do adore the class 37, it’s such a beautiful looking machine. Thankfully, some 37’s are still running around on the network, which is simply wonderful. The last 37 I saw running past my signalling centre was about two years ago in a dark maroon livery, it looked and sounded absolutely fantastic, and is a testament to the durability of these machines.

No, it is Bachmann

@@tony-helmsdeepmodelrailwayoosc oh ok thanks i was thinking for a second that the Br version from accurascale had come out

Hello hythekent Thanks for your comment. No, my layout is not that large, it’s about 17ft 6ins long by 7ft 6ins at its widest point. The Accurascale Manors seem to be a bit like Marmite, you either like them or you don’t. One of the deciding factors for me was the way in which Dapol electrically connect the locomotive to the tender. I have in my collection, Moguls, D class and a couple of D1’s too, all factory fitted sound versions. I’ve experienced problems with the sound sometimes cutting out within the tenders whilst hauling rolling stock. I believe the electrical contacts within these locomotives to be a problem, as a consequence once Dapol and Accurascale both announced versions of the Manor class I remained. ‘On the fence’ I believe both versions are beautiful and both put other manufacturers to shame, however I do prefer the older style drawbar used by Accurascale.

Hi Andrew I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed. And you can read minds too! lol 😆

Hello Kelly Yes your right, however the microphone on my smart phone is very sensitive. Plus I turned off all other locomotive sounds in the room whilst making this video. I’ve found that the Accurascale Manor is very quiet whilst at a stand, random noises such as safety valves, cylinder cocks opening, blowing off etc are all very quiet compared to other steam locomotives I have in my collection.