My Best Model Train Controller | Gaugemaster Q | Unboxing & Review
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This thing was designed to be part of the seventies because it is "a more elegant weapon (controller) from a more civilized age" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
Hello There
haha, love it! ;D
@@williambabcoke248 General Kenobi
@@cadetkohr5508 you are a bold one
You won't be disappointed, Sam. I bought the single-track unit ("MODEL 100M") twenty years ago and the dual-track unit ("MODEL D") ten years ago. On my current layout, they are nestled side-by-side in my control panel and function flawlessly. Very gentle rise from nil-volt helps prevent older locomotives 'launching' from stationary.
Thanks very much mate - yes I hear they're indestructible and last forever... so well worth every penny!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I quite like Gaugemaster's approach to making controllers. Rather than messing around with the looks of their controllers, they dedicate all of their effort and development into making sure the guts are as good as they can be, hence why they are still using such old boxes for their controllers.
You're absolutely right - I've scoffed at the looks - but they are largely irrelevant, what matters is 100% spot on, agreed!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Very interesting sam, I replaced my hm 2000 with a gaugemaster model d and the difference in running quality is very noticeable my locos are smoother 👍
Thanks Ciaran - yes I noticed a huge difference too!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Your test results were no surprise Sam, I have the same controller it's about 30 years old and I can control double headed Wren locos over 240 feet of track with no buss wires, there are numerous points and crossings and the locos perform faultlessly at the furthest point from the controller it is also in the garden, I won't praise them any more as they might put the price up, thank you again Sam for a very informative no holds barred video.
Thanks a lot Paul - yes I was very impressed - usually I'd expect sluggish performance from 3 Wrenns on the same line... not so here!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great review Sam gauge aster controllers are definitely the best controllers out there on the market
Thanks David, I think that's probably true! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
11:46 "course it can."
The standard tank: *nope!*
haha! xD
I saw one of these advertised on FB for £35 in my area, picked it up instantly. Everything works as it should. I haven't really put it through its paces, but glad to know it'll do it!
Great video as always :)
Wow, that's a total bargain - great to hear yours was good! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam. Good review. Gaugemaster have made excellent controllers for years. I've used them and nothing else for over 20 years. You get a nice smooth dc output with no hint of low ac leakage (a common cause of motor noise/buzzing and overheating armatures). I'm my opinion, the best controllers you can buy. Stay safe and well. Cheers Chris.
Thanks a lot Chris, yeah they certainly have - I hear nothing but good about them!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Very nice! I upgraded to a Gaugemaster controller last year, so glad I did.
Thanks mate, I'm not surprised! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
My ageing H&M Duette was showing its age so on your recommendation, earlier this year, I bought a Gaugemaster combi. It is brilliant.
Fantastic mate - glad to hear it served you well! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Bought one based on this review. So far very impressed, despite the fiddly small terminal connections.
An absolute beast of a controller. The part where you pressed all the numbers on the controller had me in stitches! Amazing review sam!
Thanks a lot mate! haha glad you liked that! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam I recently got a gauge master single track controller and it’s fantastic
Gaugemaster Rocks for "0" gauge Sam Best Regards Andrew
Thanks Andrew, I agree! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Gaugemaster is like the Noctua of the model train world, their controllers are so well made that they are desireable even with the brown aesthetics.
I used a Gaugemaster panel mounted single track with brake simulator for years - which I loved! My first videos on here were with that. Nice pieces of kit!
Ahh fantastic - glad to hear they served you well too! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great review and choice. I have been using the twin track model since the early 1990s without any problems.
Thanks a lot Paul, glad to hear that - they're reliable as anything!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I’ve got the two track one with inertia and it’s brilliant
Yeah I've heard how good that is - very cool stuff! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
All I want is a two track controller with inertia and braking but they seem to be hard to find.
Model DS
I’m into old audio equipment, valve amps, classic microphones etc and I love the look of that controller. It looks like a premium, well engineered piece of gear from the early 70s (possibly made in Germany) and that’s not always a bad thing.
I had the older style in Feedback...the red one, and sold it on for peanuts as I was also concerned about motor damage from FB which I was unaware of when I first set up. I now have the same older style Gaugemaster in a 2 track version none FB and its great . I have since learned though that on my layout I needn't have worried about motor burnout with FB as it is a terminal station based on Ventnor IOW and the trains are never run fast . I think your concern about the looks is just how you feel about it, personally I think it is a well made attractive and well functioning piece of kit. Great review I enjoy all your reviews which have been most helpful to this older guy of 68 yrs. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing Malcolm - yeah that's why I got rid of my HM2000s really.... very happy with them besides the possible FB issue. That's true - and the looks are negligible anyhow!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I blew my bachmann E z connect controller a while back, and ended up finding an old 90s esque bachmann controller in a thrift shop. This old dusty controller is somehow amazing and works great with all my locos!
Uh oh sorry to hear that!! haha great to hear that was better! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I tried the Hornby DCC controllers, Elite & Select and all that modern, digital faff. I put them (and the decoders) back on the shelf & went back to simple DC with a Gaugemaster DS Dual. I love the look, heft & build quality. The Hornby gear looks like it came out of a kids toy box. While the DCC guys are still pressing buttons, I'm running trains.
Gaugemaster rule, King of DC. I have one with the brake simulator, amazing. Great upload and congrats on getting new controller. All the best, Brian.
Yeah absolutely - I'd love to try the brake simulator too, sounds awesome! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I just purchased one. A 4 train controller. Coming from the UK
@@brianpearson8782 nice one, you will be very happy when you get it. Welcome to the club. :)
I bought the Q controller when I ran a 009 layout. It was excellent. I now run oo gauge, it is still brilliant. I may be odd, or just old, but I love the look of it as well. Very neat and compact but runs everything.
It sure is brilliant John - still no complaints with mine!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Yes I’ve had a Gaugemaster for the last 25 years . Mine is a DS. Double track with simulator . Great Controller . Runs everything from my old Tri-ang through Wrenn , Mainline , Airfix , Bachmann , Dapol even Heljan which I think draw more current . No issues at all .
Sounds fantastic Russell, and very reassuring to know that it's still going strong today! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Just for your future reviews Sam for this season of your reviews, I would recommend either resorting to your old controller or retesting the performance factor of your locos so that locos reviewed after this don't gain a sudden, unfair advantage. I know the change is subtle, but it could be enough
Yeah you may be right, but there's no way I'm doing that mate! I've compared the performance, and it's basically identical!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam from Down Under, Newcastle, Australia
Great review of the Gaugemaster controller, I have a three track controller with inertia control for track one and it's been a brilliant controller and wouldn't be without it.
All the best and I hope you have many happy train hours with your new controller.
Cheers Darren
Thanks very much Darren - that sounds fantastic, I've heard good things about those inertia controllers! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I think it looks great. Nice and simple and built like a tank. Great stuff!
Thanks a lot mate, glad you think so too! :D
Great review, Sam! And convenient; I'd been saving up to buy the model Q, but since there aren't many reviews of it on CZcams, I wasn't 100% convinced: now I know for sure!
Thanks mate - yeah sure, it's very very good indeed! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
By Sam’s review I got the 4 knob Gaugemaster controller. It was Gaugemaster or Morleys.
Nice review Sam, I myself have a gaugemaster Q4 would not be without it. British built also have another Gaugemaster with brake simulators but use that one for my accessories. Would like to have seen you operate your turntable. Keep up the good work Jeff
Great review & Great controller.
I have a pair of the DS's - a Twin with 'simulator'. One is styled like your old 2 track 'D' and the other like your new 4 Track 'Q' and they are super.
.. I can also vouch for the warranty. The older one failed after years of service and as promised the unit was restored to life by Gaugemaster.
The shop is also worth a visit for anybody 'down south'.
Thanks a lot Kevin, that sounds fantastic! Great news about the warranty, fantastic stuff! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
These are great controllers. I now have two Gaugemaster controllers one is my old single track version and the other one is a new twin track controller similar to your four track one to power a small line to a goods yard and the engine shed siding area. My old one has never had a issue and is the reason why I purchased another Gaugemaster controller.
Thanks Ben, I agree they are - glad to hear you've always done well with yours! :D
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Best controller I ever had, was a Märklin "Super" from 1950s. It was humming loudly, but it had substance in his metal body
(it stayed cold all day!) and you could regulate very very fine! Also it was able to cope with shortcuts, no problem.
Great to hear that Paul, that sounds very good and solid! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
great review and also on the tripple header great demonstration when they start off as one loco is clearly being dragged
Thanks Russell, yes I only noticed that during the edit - it kicked in after a few seconds though!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Pretty cool controller Sam! I enjoy that you highlight mainly DC train running on the channel. This controller reminds me of the older hobby equipment for radio controlled models. I owned a second hand 72 MHz transmitter built from a kit! As for the aesthetics of the unit, it doesn't look like a toy but a serious piece of electronic equipment.
Thank you! I think there's a lot to be said for DC - thanks for sharing! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
My nephew has the exact same controller for his layout which was handed down from his grandad. Marvellous piece of kit.
Ahh fantastic - it certainly is!! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Awesome controller there from Gaugemaster, I'm now planning to get one myself from them
Fantastic Cameron, hope you enjoy it! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Excellent choice, you can't go wrong with a Gaugemaster for analogue control. I have a two track model D in that shape for the DC section of my layout. You will notice the LED will turn red and stop the train if it detects a short, I do like the colour change feature depending on the power output. They are nice and sturdy as well, a good solid metal construction.
Thanks Rob - yeah absolutely! Ahh I've not tried shorting mine yet... guess I'm scared to! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
0:24 i don’t blame you for not wanting to touch this one!
I got a few Model Rectifier Corporation (MRC for short) controllers that have adapter plugs where you can add a tethered throttle where you can have walk around control, you should take a look at a few
mrc unfortunately is US based
That sounds awesome - no doubt I could adapt one to work in the UK! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I really like the gaugemaster controllers and I have a single track walk about controller by gaugemaster and it’s great.-Ben
Ooh nice, I was looking at those too - they seem great! :D
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Hi Sam great video I will be sure to put that controller onto my list of items for my layout. Stay safe!
Thanks very much Sam - very glad to hear it! You too mate! :D
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THEY LOOK SO GOOD I LOVE THIS ONE!! im starting my first build and i went nuts and spent a few thousand on my layout (its gonna be big) im gonna pick this thing up if i can find a us version.
It’s true it does look like something your parents would have used when the were kids but as long as it works as intended it makes no difference. You can never have to much power! 💪
Yeah exactly - the great performance easily outweighs the horrible looks! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I switched from my Bachmann controller to a gaugemaster combi single track controller (my layout is 1 and a half loops so it's all I need)
Best decision I ever made, my only problem I've had with it was finding a screw driver think enough to screw into the terminals
Oh wow - no doubt that was a smart upgrade!! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Just purchased a pair for O gauge!!!
Nice test.
Just watched the Hornby one from a year ago.
David and Lily Reading.
That's awesome - hope they serve you well! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I feel that Gaugemaster is really in touch with their customer base. They don't feel the need to change the look of their controllers much, since their customers have come to expect a certain look and feel, which also happens to have that feel of 70's quality. I still have trustworthy appliances from the '70's that work as well today as when they were brand new, and have outlived and outperformed a lot of their contemporary products.
In today's market things are made to break, so we replace them and spend more money. But I think companies like Gaugemaster realise that spending that extra bit for quality control and good materials means a loyal and grateful customer base.
I remember a certain flight stick in the late 90's that Microsoft used to make (force-feedback sidewinder I believe), that was so sturdy and successful, they pulled it from production, because customers wouldn't buy newer products. I'll never buy a Microsoft flightstick again. But I'll be sure to look to Gaugemaster for products.
Yes they do seem to be Erick - that's very true! I must say their products are not made to break, which is a lovely breath of fresh air!
Merry Christmas - Sam :)
I like the 70's look of it, If you run an "old school" set up but wanted a modern controller this would fit right in to the layout. I am currently using an old H&M Duette controller which I bought a month ago and is only the fourth controller I have used since getting into the hobby early this year and I have to say so far, it's my favuorite followed by my old triang unit.
Yeah that's very true actually! Great to hear that - the old ones are often the best! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam,
I have had one of these for some yeas and also the model with a test track on top.- great kit!! A tip for you, if you are stripping wire don't pull the cover right off. Use it to provide a finger grip to twist the wire and then pull the cover off. This is handy on fine wire especially. Keep up the good work!
Thanks a lot Mike! And that sounds like a very good tip - I'll have to give that a try! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Stops the tiny bits of wire sticking into your fingers too.
To be honest, I like the "retro" look of it. And my best controller? Roco MultiMaus it is a great one, but it is for digital control. It has a ton of options, and when there is a short circuit, it automatically shuts power off from all the track and lets out a screeching sound to inform the owner of a problem.
haha lots of people do! And that sounds awesome, will have to look that up! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Wow, I'm glad you got this controller, and I may consider getting the single or double version. Thanks Sam!
Get the dual, it’ll give you scope for a bit of expansion then. They are good. You might find a deal on eBay too.
Thank you! Yeah they're all good - particularly that double one! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Love it
I have the 2 track one you have moved up to your 0 gauge layout (be interesting to see how that handles your 0 gauge locomotives)
Might be time to upgrade to this as I have more running lines now
Thanks a lot Nicky, glad you got one too! It's been handling O gauge just fine! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Gotta love that one ill be getting a double for my exhibition layout
Awesome Lettuce, hope you like it! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Great review Sam, I use these Gaugemaster controls and they are superb. Good to have them recommended by your good self. ..Bob
Thanks so much Bob - glad to hear that, yes the best I've ever used!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Sam holds up closed box of gaugemaster... ;-).."this is the best controler i've ever had"....haha...;-)...then unboxes tests and confirms initiall statement....
yes...gaugemaster make good oldfashioned products..there's nothing like "quality"..we all love them... ;-D...for the rest of our and their lives......
and you're right....it deffo is a seventies design icon....long may it live....;-)...theres nothing like brown and beige........;-)
Wonderful review as usual Sam can't wait to see more!
Thanks so much mate, appreciate it! :D
Great introduction Sam, I can imagine you yelling "Bloody Select!" at the thing alot.
This looks to be a very good controller, just a shame I haven't the budget for it (yet!).
I have a Hornby 900 Power Controller, it's pretty old, but it's pretty beefy too, around 25VA! I rather like the 900, although I may bodge another controller onto the side of the 12v uncontrolled output with a variable resistor.
Great review as always, thoroughly brightened up my evening,
- George
Yeah, not a pleasant thing to operate, lol! Wow - 25VA?! That's insane isn't it?!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
They do a entry level single track controller for around £30-£40. From my experience they are fantastic controllers and do last a long time.
@@bentullett6068 Thanks, I didn't know they did single track only ones too, I'll have a look into that.
@Sam's Trains Yep, it's a powerful thing. I had a Tri-ang with a dodgy motor drawing around 1.5 amps, I didn't run it for long as not to burn it out, but the controller handled it fine.
@@highbrookendmodelrailway they also do DCC controllers and a lot of people use their controllers both analogue and digital at shows
@Harry Brenflarmarg I still operate on DC which is the reason why I use Gaugemaster controllers. The old one I have must be over 10 years old now and still works perfectly.
Hello! I have the controller G M , very good run, very realystic for DC locomotives on my layout. Greetings from France.
For N scale I use a KATO power pack, for HOi use my dad's old marklin controller and O is the lionel 1033 all of them work great hope you have fun with your gaugemaster
Sounds great David, I'll have to look into those! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Amazing vid as usual Sam 👍🏻 keep up the good work.
Thanks so much Henry! :D
A really useful video, thanks. I run Dublo, so great to see the Wrenns running on this controller, as they are essentially the same thing. I have a GM 100M at present, but have been recommended TRAX feedback controllers. I wonder if you've ever tested those?
Thanks a lot Michael, yes the Wrenns work just fine on this, plenty of power to go around! No I never have, they sound intriguing though!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Honestly I like the look, it's got a 70s look as you said and it's got a bit of charm!
haha yeah, I've seen a lot of comments saying that! ;D
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Triple big fours running specials excursion. Perfect
Love my Gaugemasters. I really like the styling, but I like valves sticking out of my amplifiers too. Besides you say it's 1970's, then it should go well with a 1970's themed railway too.
Hi Sam. I can see how it fits in with the way you run your layout. From previous videos, I know that you have a humongous collection of locos and wonder what proportion of them are analogue - how often do you run DCC locos?
Thanks Paul! I'd probably say 85% of mine are DC!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I have the D type twin track serving me well now for 15 years ,and it’s still looks mint 😂
Fantastic! Yes they're very much built to last!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Gaugemaster controlers are like SR Q1 class 0-6-0, Land Rovers, Harrier jets or JCB engines : aesthetically close to zero, but rugged and ever ready to do the job, and the best ones to do it you can find anywhere. That's typically british, you can play "Land of Hope and Glory" as background music to present it. As a continental nitpicker, I've just get one negative point : the plug and its cable are not mounted on a C15/16 connector that would allow its replacement by a CEE cord and plug with a 3-poles CEE 7-7 plug... As is, just requires an adapter, not a great deal anyway, 7,50 € on Amazon for a good one.
I have the other end of the range with the combi, bought for the same reasons as you (coreless motors), and it is a very good deal, especially for small layouts (GBP 34, also available with a Schuko plug for Europe). Sincerely, I can recommend Gaugemaster like you, best choice for analog controlers.
haha absolutely right - doesn't detract from the performance, that's for sure! ;D
Thanks a lot for the info, appreciate it,
Cheers,
Sam :)
The intro should be in highlights of the year excellent review and good price of the controller when are you doing your next series of streams 🙂🙂 brilliant at always
haha thank you!! Next streams are in 2 weeks time!! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Couldn't agree more I have two Gaugemaster singles and they are great! Never had a burnt motor. smooth slow running is great, even a smokey J is brought if not to heal but mid calf instead of thigh, if that makes any sense? I will probably buy the quad to rationalise pluginability. As for looks, well as I was born in 1950 suits me sir (and you know valve amplifiers sound better with a strat). Good review mate, thanks Sam. Gaugemaster Oil Lamp Station Lamps are pretty and cool as well!
Great to hear that! I'm sure they do look after motors better than other brands do - lovely quiet performance! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hello Sam. It's nice to know GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE. My father and myself upgraded ro GAUGE MASTER some years ago ,and without doubt took running and operating our layout into the next universe. The best controller's on the market. Second to none. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Brilliant video. Thank you Sam.
haha thanks Mark! Great to hear they're still going strong - I do believe they're the best on the market too!
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)
Already got one and I have used one in the past so they are very good
Awesome! Glad to hear that mate! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
I love the look, but I am from the ‘70’s 😅 and they are quality, just got the two track 👍🚂👏
Hi Sam, great video and interesting subject, there are two transformers in that unit! GM are really very good, 100Hz output, so camera speed 50 or 100 should stop the flicker. GM are also backed up by very friendly helpful customer service and that warranty really is as good as it reads!
Thanks a lot Mike - ahh that'd explain the excess humming then!! Yeah I shoot at 1/100th shutter speed anyway, but at 60fps, so I don't think there's any way to get rid of the flicker :(
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains Ah, that's why I switched to 50fps
I love how it's British made. I remember buying old Horny coaches that were made in the UK. Seeing labels that say Made in USA or Made in UK are always good things to see.
Yeah me too - there's definitely real quality there!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Good video sam I always like to find out more about controllers keep it up
Thanks Fred, glad to hear that! :D
They are the best controllers by far and with a lifetime guarantee, you can not go wrong. I intend to buy them for my layout as and when. But, I have spied some secondhand wood laying around after they had finished using it for a project. Martin. Thailand.
Thanks Martin, I think so too - very impressive! :D
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hello sam seeing what you`ve said about gaugemaster controllers you have peaked my interests and it looks good in that colour and love the video from david
Glad to hear that David, I can recommend it! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Nice new controller you got right there Sam! 👍
Thank you! :D
I have had the same type of 4 track Gaugemaster controller for about 3 years on an OO layout and it has been faultless.
I wired my layout using thicker wire in that I already had a couple of rolls of "ordinary" domestic 3 core that I stripped out for the individual colours. This made it awkward getting the wires into the small connectors. I had to tin the ends of the wires and trim down for them to fit, but that's my fault for being lazy and mean instead of buying the correct type of cable.
I have successfully run double headers with no problems, most regularly a pair of class 20 diesels , which is how they most often ran in the "real" world.
It is quite heavy which I like because it makes it more stable though the transformer hum can be a bit intrusive.
My only real criticism of the controller is that I think that it would be better with bigger control knobs probably about twice the current diameter, the connectors on the back would also benefit from being about 1 cm higher up and perhaps an illuminated mains on/off switch.
Other than that while a bit expensive it's a very good piece of kit.
I got mine from Hatton's because they were actually cheaper than buying direct from Gaugemaster. This is something that I have found with most Gaugemaster products. I can drive to their shop in about an hour, just shy of 60 miles away from West London and when I do go it's such a good shop that I usually spend over an hour there however everyone else seems to sell their products cheaper I've bought Hornby and Pico stuff from the Gaugemaster shop and it's usually at more or less the same price as elsewhere but I usually buy Gaugemaster bits from Rails of Sheffield or Hatton's as even with postage they're cheaper.
Thanks a lot for sharing that Mike, glad to hear it's been faultless! Larger control knobs might be nice actually, good thought! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Enjoyed seeing the wrenn locos today!
Thanks Gavin, thought that was nice for a change! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
have bought a model Q on the strength of ur review thankyou
great video sam i may look into getting a guagemaster controller although i only have a single track small trainset fold away trainset but still at least its a trainset.
Thank you! Yeah I'd recommend it - they're the best for your locos!! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam Excellent, controllers are something we really do need to know more about.
Thanks Leroy, glad you think so! :D
They are worth every penny. Never looked back since the purchase of the model Q! I think they come with a lifetime guarantee for a reason...... They are quality 👍
I agree - not cheap, but absolutely spot on the money! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam, thanks for the excellent review. I am particularly interested in your point about this controller being a nonfeedback type. Do you happen to know if Gaugemaster do a 2 track version with nonfeedback?
Thanks
Rick.
Hi again Sam as you may be aware I am catching up on your reviews I have a guagemaster somewhere had the builders in so place is a bit upside down at the moment looking forward to getting some time off work not had a holiday this year yet. so booked time off in December. Keep the good work up as it's good for our mental health :)
Hey Michael, that's okay mate! Ahh no worries - hope everything goes well with the work done! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I tell u something your challenging Attenborough with your narration.🤣🤣🤣🤣. As always stunning video and keep it up.
haha thank you, I'll have to do some wildlife commentary some time! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam, am on the verge of getting one of these...can you please let me know how it does with slow speed control? Do you have any video on that?
Thanks! And great review
Great video Sam!
Thanks so much!! :D
hi sam, yes gaugemaster are the best,able to control my hornby pugs at slow speed also the 08 in the railroad range
Thanks Peter - yeah they are great for crawling! :D
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Hi Sam, Looks smart , and does the job , that's all you need, Top mark's, All the Best Brian 🤗
Thanks Brian - absolutely - really happy with this one! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Do a 4 engine header (quadruple header) of 4 of your most strongest engines with the longest line of coaches, and after that, trucks.
The best. Will crawl slower than any other. Good buy, Sam. Well done.
Yes indeed - very much the best! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
You had me confused until this video came along, Mr. I-love-pretending-to-be-a-ghost. You've done the right thing. Your new Gaugemaster Q controller is the best-looking controller you've ever bought. But don't get rid of the HM2000 you're using for your 0 gauge models. As for me, I'm sticking to my two train set analogue controllers, they work just as well for me. How did you make yourself become a ghost in Forbidden Ghost Train Stories? I'm a lady so it's a lady's curiosity. I'd like to know. If you can tell me, I'll be happy.
Thanks Kelly - I agree, it's a very sturdy little uncle isn't it? No I won't get rid of the HM2000 - I'm using it on my bench now! I used an axe to end it all, and then I became a ghost! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Been using the dual version for a while, ergonomics aren’t an issue for me and what works is best so if it reminds you of the 70’s so be it! The transformer I used in the 70’s had a humming like Chernobyl ⚡️😱 but I lived to tell the tale..
Glad to hear that Simon - yeah the ergonomics are nothing compared with the performance!
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Awesome video today Sam I have tried a gauge master one but mine was the single ones then I got a hm 2000 for 45 pound and so far I haven’t had any problems with my locomotives because when I had a gauge master controller my old Bachmann Thomas just stopped working I have a new one now
Blimey, can't complain at all for £45! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains I know lol
I'm rather enthusiastic about the colour scheme. It reminds me of my grandfather's numerous controllers that he bought between 1958 and 1973. The only thing missing is a burgundy and gold braided cotton cover on the power cable.
Ahh fantastic - definitely has the colour scheme of that era, haha! Yeah you're right there!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I have the DF (the feedback version of the D) and it's an acquisition I doubt I will ever regret.
Ahh fantastic - so it works well? :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
sam : this is my best contorller!
contorller : *breaks*
sam : ......
haha!! I can't see this one breaking! ;D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Yeet
@@SamsTrains Even if it did break it has a lifetime guarantee. A proper guarantee too, not the 'limited lifetime warranty' Bachmann offers. :-p