Choosing your first analogue controller - The Basics - SkillsCast
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- Pick the ideal controller for your model railway with our handy guide. We'll showcase the different types and their uses live on air, or check out our range right now: bit.ly/36IFMDa
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Morning dave as a beginner in the hobby i try to watch as many of the hattons videos as possible, and when i do buy my first controller it will be the gaugemaster D im at the age were everything is looked after and when finished is put away were i know it will be safe, but to get a life time guarantee on anything these day is very rare and this is why i would quite happily buy the gaugemaster D and do so with confidence keep up the good work dave i find your videos to be are very helpful Paul
Hello, how many excact minimal volts it could provide? 0.1, 0.2, or 1V? For coreless motor it is very important. It has halfwave like Duette or pure DC?
New to the hobby here. So I’ve bought all the Hornby track packs and I have two Accurascale locos and various wagons. I’m not sure, but would the GAUGEMASTER Twin Track Cased Controller be a good choice (I’d like the two trains to be able to run in different directions simultaneously)? Many thanks for your helpful video and have a great new year.
I recently bought the Gaugemaster DS with Inertia and it's so much better that the ones hornby make
They're great controllers and the inertia adds an interesting aspect to operation, with more realistic braking.
I have a Hornby HM2000 as well as a HM4000 and HM4000+ with inertia control. I wonder why Hornby stopped doing the 4000 range?
Could I run 2 locos and five sets of points on the gaugemaster combi? I'm just starting out modeling and plan to create a terminus station with 5 point ends
Hi Dave, can you do a similar video for DCC controllers please, both basic and more advanced?
Hi, its on the list for a future stream, so keep an eye on our channel.
Good afternoon Dave, I’m new to railway modelling - I recently brought two Gaugemaster, GMC-100 and GMC-UD controller and as you probably know these controls are panel mounted. My problem I have, I’m struggling to understand the best way power up the controllers, another words how do l or what is best why to wire these controller to main AC power outlet? Your help will be appreciated… regards Brian Hill
I have a brand new Gaugemaster twin track controller for O gauge.
Both side’s worked yesterday but today only one side give power.
Anyone have any clues what might be wrong. ?????
Sam's Train's sent me here.
Does anyone have a good idea for a simple controller for testing? I have a dcc layout but I want to get a rolling road setup with an analog controller for testing. The cheap Hornby one would be good enough I guess?
Hi, You may wish to pick up one of the cheaper options if its only for testing, but any of the controllers shown on this video will suit you perfectly.
Great video again Dave, Question, have you done a video on turntables yet.?.
Hi David, not yet but its a great suggestion. Keep an eye on our channel as they may appear in a future stream.
Hattons Model Railways OK Dave, thanks for your reply, I will keep a look out for that, stay safe, 👍👍👍.
I've heard a lot of positive reviews about the Gaugemaster Combi Controller. Is there or has there been a version for North America? I might want one.
Hi Ray, we're not aware of a specific North American version available at the moment, but we'll raise this with Gaugemaster to see what options there are for you.
The Kato SX Power controller is it OO compatable also does it work with other power supplies or do you need to buy the kato one?
Hi Taggart, you'll need to pick up the power supply too (sold separately) but the Kato controller is ideal for either a OO or N gauge setup.
Hi dave
Which is the best for coreless motors?
Hi Adi, as long as you're not using a controller with a 'Feedback' setting, they should all be suitable for use with Coreless motors.
I think more manufacturers should use controls like the KATO transformer instead of the usual boring knobs and switches.
How many of these controlers have resetable overload protection, the 2 hornby ones are dire, the train derails it trips out, you cant reset it, you have to wait forever, I bought one but cannot use it with my autistic grand son as you never know how long it will take to reset, they should never ever be aloud to sell such items with out resetable short circuit reset switches
No! it is not. Hornby DC is terrible. My old loco wouldn't even move
you said old and you do need to service models from time to time