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Glad you enjoyed it 😊.

DB took over EWS back in 2007 but they have been losing contracts to Colas and GBRF in the recent years 😊.

Its either under RSC or DTG if I remember right.

@@BritishRail60062 the whole extracted file?

Hi there. The controller is 0-12v DC if that helps you. As far as I know. This is NOT one of those feedback units as they cannot work with anything digital as they damage them 😊.

​@@BritishRail60062 you are absolutely right, almost every controller has name plate where written 0-...V. But that is a trick and a little bit lie. Because every controller after 0 do not provide 0.0...V. It starts from 1-3 V. For example Roco from 2V, Piko 1V. German Titan as well, but late versions received changes and they have 1.5-14V nameplates, which is obviously quite fair. For some locomotives like HAG that is very important, because with halfwave it could start even with 0.5V. Some coreless motor even with 0.1V. So how many minimal volts porovide your Gaugemaster?

@@Alexander_Sth From a guess, I think the rating is 0.7v to provoke the motor into motion for slow speed. I know the output rating was 1.2amp normal without overworking the controller. This is with Kato, Heljan, Dapol, Bachmann, Lima, Hornby, MicroAce brands I have used. I now to O gauge if that would interest you buddy. My new layout is named as "Hermes Road"

@@BritishRail60062 excactly, some motors could work from 0.7v, however our colegue made his experiment with coreless motor and it works from 0.15 pure DC. I have standard HAG motor, it could work from 0.5 with halfwave, maybe less, but I could not decrease voltage less than 1-0.8 with my controller, because than it would exceed halfwave limit. That is why is better begin from controller posibilities, how really it could work.

That's good and no worries. I appreciate the thought 😊.

Did you ask Rhys about this? He made the add-on.

@@BritishRail60062 whats his channel

Hola, Mucho Gusta. Como Esta? Sorry my Spanish is not good.

Hi there. It's a Class 60 from Heljan and I use Railtec Transfers for the number and the DB names. Hope this helps 😊. Peter.

Thanks. I used PVA glue for the name plates as it won't damage paint work 😊.

Hi there. From what I have learned after this video. I have decided to redo the transfers as I have ordered some replacements to fix the error. Humbrol states that this varnish can be used right out of the bottle for both brush and airbrush applications. So I though this would be safe to use with the decals but I learned albeit the hard way that this is not the case. I will try again and I have bought some Vallejo gloss and satin varnishes to finish off this model that will become 60092. I am happy that I tried and I won't give up until I get it right. The Vallejo varnish has a resin polyethene coating that will protect the decals when it fully hardens after curing. Humbrol is not a brand I can trust anymore after this incident. As for Micro Sol and Micro Set. The instructions advised me to avoid those setters as they are too aggressive. I will find a solution :). All the best Peter.

@@BritishRail60062 @@BritishRail60062 Hi Peter, all understood good course of action Id say. I recalled that Railtec advise against Micro Sol/Set, but as you were at a sh!t or bust stage, careful use may have been worth a try. However you've taken the right decision to use new transfers - quality remembered long after price is forgotten 👍🙏🤞Humbrol? I only use their acrylic paints now, not often though. I don't trust their lacquers/varnish a buddy of mine didn't listen, had to paint strip a large 7mm van and start again as Humbrol varnish crazed. Varnishes and Lacquers are tricky at the best of times - I find them challenging. I would recommend using an airbrush if you can. Harder and Steenbeck are my go to (their new Ultra 2024 is very good) or at a push a cheap (eBay) GHAD39 Gaahleri. Both are easy to use and clean, get a cheap non pulse portable compressor too, ideal for those jobs (with a bit of masking).

@@musoseven8218 First of all, apologies for not replying sooner with no thanks to CZcams for not letting me know. I have redone the offending side and upon doing this video. I am pleased to say that I am have much better luck with Vallejo Gloss Varnish which dries to a nice shiny surface and it doesn't harm these decals either. I have been posting a few photos here and there and I can safely suggest that Vallejo is safe for brushing over. Just use a 2/1 ratio of 2 parts varnish and 1 part water to thin it enough but keep it strong enough to adhere to the satin surface. I am really happy with this Class 60 and I am making another video that will be the progress of this model. I am thankful that it is working out fine and I bought a new set of decals just incase my second attempt went square shaped lol. Peter.

@@BritishRail60062 No worries about replying. Whilst I remember, I read an article by Craig Tiley (RM editor now) and he used Railtec transfers that he sealed with Humbrol satin varnish spray rattle can) apparently without issue. I'd still avoid it though. I've found Vallejo varnishes to be fairly safe and inoffensive. I'm really pleased that you've had better luck too, it's a cracking model. I like your idea of creating your own name for the loco. I might do the same - name and number - for a Hall I'm doing (if I get around to it🙄💔🙏🤞). Looking for to seeing more of your progress ✌️👍😊💜🤞🤞👍 Kindest regards.

When I had this layout. I used the Kato controller and the Hornby R914 with an adaptor plug. Worked well for me during my time. But now I do O Gauge as of this month and I have moved away from OO Gauge and N scale.

Thanks and I have decided to restart this one because the varnish had totally cracked and damaged the decal so badly that I was not happy with the results and I think Vallejo gloss varnish as a base for the new decal and seal it with a top coat of varnish in gloss and then do two to three coats of satin once it's all done. Avoid Humbrol buddy as it will ruin decals. Peter.

Thanks for the tip. I think I might try their range instead or stick with Revell as they used to be good.

@@BritishRail60062 anything is better than humbrol , ruined countless models with humbrol clears

@@shakeyhandsshedmodelrailwa2494 Sorry to hear that mate. I learned the hard way about this brand, They are junk and I have just ordered some Vallejo Satin Resin Varnish and I will see if I have better luck with that. I will clear coat the rest. I miss the days of the Revell varnishes. They were better than this shite from Humbrol.

Thank you for the feedback. This is one of those models that is getting very hard to find now and with Hattons being no more. eBay and Facebook groups would be the best bet to grab one. Hope this helps and thank you for commenting.

Thanks buddy.

Thanks buddy. To be honest, I have finally embarked on O gauge as I have wanted to do it for a while but I had a few things working against me. The biggest thing I lacked was self discipline and no solid plan to work with. Over the last few months, I decided to ditch all of my N scale and OO/HO Gauge and still in the process of selling the lot off because I am going to live a lifestyle of where "less is more" for me and this little layout will keep me going until I move to Florida. Then the big fun will really begin. The Class 60's came from Rails of Sheffield that were in a sale and they are heavy! Nearly 4kg a piece! I handle them diligently and this will be the last scale for me before I buy a real locomotive for my 50th birthday around 2030. I have always wanted to own a Class 60 and I will bring it to the US for use as a full sized train simulator with something I have never done before. As for Hermes Road, I will be making most of the buildings from card as that will help me make savings on the costs of the ready made stuff. All the best Peter.

Thanks buddy. All the best Peter.

Sure was back in the day. Nothing fancy in that set other than an oval of track for 1996 but with a modern day locomotive and freight when the real Class 92's were just entering service back then was just enjoyable.

Thanks buddy for the feedback although I didn't make this one. I do appreciate your advice and I hope they can update the mod to be realistic.

@@BritishRail60062 Ahh, thanks for letting me know

Thank you for the information and commenting. Please have a nice day 😊.

Thank you buddy.

This one is in Northern Ireland in County Down. Sadly I have not yet been to Bangor in Wales for a long time. I think I might have passed by it on a school trip in 1995.

Haha thanks buddy.

Thanks buddy. When the time is right, I will be making an epic garden railway when I am living in the sun! :). AP.

Thanks for that buddy 😊.

Thanks buddy 😊.

I am sorry to hear that. I hope the crew are okay and are not hurt. The locomotive can always be replaced. Peter.

It could be the DSD vigilance system? I usually disable it for this reason. Try using CTRL+D to turn it off. Good luck.

@@BritishRail60062 Thank you i will give it a go Ash, much appreciated.

@@Loco37422 I hope it works for you mate as I have not used this one for a while so I am going to need to do some practice before my next planned let's play.

Glad you enjoyed it buddy 😊. Peter.

To be honest with you buddy. There was so many layouts that I loved. I didn't have the heart to vote for one. Also the kids and the Japanese love Thomas so I wanted to show them the layout. Thanks for commenting ☺️. Peter.

Glad you liked the show Anthony. I am happy to have attended it this year as they are a great bunch of people there. All the best. Peter.

I think so too buddy 😂.

It was on GX studios when I last saw it. Hope you're well buddy.

Thanks man. I appreciate it ;). Peter.

Thank you 👍.

You will need to edit the script. Good luck with that because I know nothing about this 😞.

I think so.

Agreed 😊.

Hiya. They used to be on Facebook. Hope this was helpful 🙂.

It's a nice model train. I have replaced it with a HO scale model so I can see the detail better.

Thanks bud.

I thought so, just a shame that the previous owner messed with the lights as this one is better than the last model I covered :).

They are fantastic models. Kato has some of the best N scale drivelines in the hobby but that is just my opinion. They are like a rolls royce mechanism but with a lima style detailed bodyshell. All the best, Peter.

Thanks buddy. They are fantastic models although I since upgraded to a HO scale model of this so I can appreciate the detail more :). All the best Peter.

It is only on PC.

I think it was the one before as this one was issued in 1988 and the 6th Edition was released in 1983 I believe. The one with the blue/grey HST on the front of it.