From memory I believe it is but best to consult the Heljan user manual first.

Thanks - I can't see anything in the manual. However, I did some googling and if I look on pictures of the 89111 control box, the two buttons on the top right of the control box are labelled "Bridge speed +" and "Bridge speed -". I then read forums that say that Heljan have advised that these don't work on the current model. (Consistent - not labelled and not referred to in the manual.) Other advice on railway forums is to reduce input voltage using diodes back-to-back in parallel - not sure about using that to reduce speed - hmm. Maybe later. Anyway, thanks again.

After viewing a few reviews it has been mentioned that the wipers are in a position that can’t be readily viewed, I guess Bachmann took advantage of the fact but could have shown them anyway in my opinion, if I buy one of these models I will fit a set for good measure.

Not at all! Just a very busy time for me with work commitments and travel! I hope to have a video uploaded soon with a layout update of some description.

Perhaps that solution would be fine for some. But what you describe introduces greater dependance on mechanical switching and therefore greater probability of potential failure. Considering the product is a solid state solution it provides more reliable operation and integration to an existing DCC layout. The video after all is a product review, not an exploration into electrical engineering.

@@theengineshed359 I have got a LK200 for myself and it works fine. But there are situations it will not help at all. I missed a mention of a very important limitation valid for each reverse loop module: A train must not be longer than the track between the two electrical separation points. And if the reverse loop has got turnouts in between a RLM will not help at all. RLMs switch allways under load, that is why the relais in the Hornby solution fail after a while. Solutions controlled by the turnout position(s) switch without load before the train reaches and we have no significant wear on the employed contacts. Depending on the type of switching motors it saves money, not so unimportant in these days, I think. "[...], not an exploration into electrical engineering." - <sigh> is a bit narrow in thinking. I think model railroading sometimes contains a bit electrical engineering.

@@LarsPW it is far from narrow thinking. It is an honest statement, this video was made about the LK200. Its has served its purpose, in proving insight into a product that at the time had limited exposure in the English speaking markets. While I absolutely appreciate your insight on an alternative solution. I have to consider the simple fact that these videos need to be as simple and clear and concise as possible. Majority of the audience only want know if the product will work for them. But by all means as you clearly are passionate on the subject matter, I would encourage you to produce a video explaining your concepts. We are all hear to learn from each other after all. Regards, BC.

This is a common occurance for the hornby pullmans. Simple answer is your coach wheel are dirty or the pickups are dirty and not making contact with the back of the wheels. A q tip and some isopropyl alcohol will sort that out. additionally a capacitor on the lighting circuit will stop the flicker. DCC concepts offer flicker free units.

@@theengineshed359 Thanks for the advice. I thought it may need a clean. Would using methylated spirit's or terps work just as well?

@@mattseymour8637 Terps and Metho are probably not ideal for cleaning wheels. Isopropyl alcohol will do a far better job and leave no residue or film and also less fumes.

@@theengineshed359 Arh ok as that's what I have always used. But have ordered some today so will use that from now on. Do they leave a film on the tracks then?

@@mattseymour8637, My experience with using them could have been better. I found that they did not clean as effectively as isopropyl, and would tarnish the rail head in my humid sub-tropical hometown. The advantage of alcohol is it evaporates relatively quickly but does a great job of breaking down dirt and grime. If you have a CMX clean machine, it's even better.

No issues when running in either direction. The power car has sufficient weight and traction to push the unit along at a good speed along most track geometry.

Just a tip with the Pendolino, get yourself a good decoder and ballast the power car. I used an old brass rod and it performs beautifully!

Do you have a pre-loaded sound file? The only way to know for sure what's happening is by function mapping, with a lok programmer, or for free JMRI Decoder pro is very good for looking under the hood of any decoder.

Well, the first thing to note is that these units are now obsolete and are not comparable to either of the alternatives you have mentioned. One of the features in the AD-FX units when I was using them back then, was the learning switch. So regardless of the accessory, I created in the ECOS, the run-set switch on the AD-FX unit meant that I could change this on the fly while installed under the baseboard no jumpers are required for these. Which makes the organization much easier when physically wiring these units up to the solenoid point motors. These days I'd recommend using the Cobalt IP digital or the Smail point motors instead, much less wiring and much easier to install and Program.

The sound of my voice alone is enough of a put off for me. Music or not, i'm sure my review was clear.

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I haven't run the train in a perfectly dark setting, but no obvious light bleed in my model that I can see.

@@theengineshed359 Cool.. would you mind checking ? I have one coming from UK (I'm also in Aus) and some other reviews on this show terrible light bleed (Search this out) ...it will be a PITA to fix (pulling off the shell, internal painting and risk of damage to wiring)..partic as it also appears to affect the power cars... and you know the drill here I am sure mate being so far away to send models back... Cheers

@@wapphigh5250 Cant certainly appreciate the concern. I wIll have a look and get back to you as soon as I can.

@@wapphigh5250 Had a look at this model and the light bleed issue, and unfortunately it is there. However in my case its worst on the dummy end than anywhere else on the set. That being said is a fairly minor fix, but Hornby should have picked this up in the QA stage of manufacturing.

@@theengineshed359 Would you mind sharing a few images when you get a mo if you don't mind? I'm currently feeding this back to Hornby to see if they can make improvements, and other examples would be handy. No worries if not, Cheers, Adam

You're right matching numbers is not the end of the world no one will see it as it runs around the layout anyhow. Hopefully, you get your coach running again nothing worse than a dodgy purchase.