@Tony-k7d Hi Tony, I don’t have one myself but, that is very good to hear 👍

@@SteveSmith-rs3cz Yeah E-Link was developed for the Windows based Railmaster

Hi Steve, I’ve never said you can use E-Link as it hasn’t got an Xpressnet port. You don’t need a controller either to run HM7000 decoders, just the app and the correct mains adapter to the track. The legacy dongle will connect into Elites, or Selects and this is so you can run non-Bluetooth decoders via the app. Hope this helps, Andy👍

@@ImmortalAbsol Not yet to my liking but, that is the plan 👍

@@geoffgr88 I see it as the front until it’s on the layout or as part of a train.

As stated just after 21:19 yes, die cast tender plus we’ve the new R30422 Dublo: LNER - Class A4 - 4492 'Dominion of New Zealand' coming soon. I’m fairly sure this will have all the same specs’ and a glimmer of light after the lack lustre 2025 announcements that seemed to yield more influencer backing than usual but,following 5 years of some ground breaking and spectacular innovation throughout the Lyndon Davies / Simon Kohler years that had the same voices being far less supportive. Baffling

​@modeloco that's great news! I have all the Dublo A4s from the last few years, bar the Silver King, purely because I prefer the Garter Blue livery. But seen as though they've upped the specs on the tender I may have to add the Silver King as well as the Dominion of NZ, hope the latter has that streamlined tender too!

Got a good feeling it will. I’m same about Garter Blue and Dublo models. I’m pretty sure the Streamline mini A4 type B17 variants have a die cast body too

@@KevinS-gf6fw Hi Kevin, search for video - ‘Modeloco ml13’ and go to 12 mins in. You’ll see the standard Hornby Power Track I hold up too but, modellers don’t usually use these. As you get further on there’s part two search - ‘Modeloco ml14’ and there’s a good one on DCC basics compared to DC search - ‘Modeloco ml43’ and go to 10mins 48 in. For connecting a select or an elite you plug the R7337 into the select then run from the output, two wires to the track as shown in the videos I mention. Let me know if that answers it all for you👍

@@KevinS-gf6fw There’s this here too kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqXLlKh5l6iaqZYfeature=shared - 27 mins and 54 seconds in. This highlights the basic power track piece. This is part one of a three part compendium series on things I wish I’d known before starting out. Part 3 is still yet to come out but, highlights your concerns above and more possibly so may be worth looking at a bit more too

@modeloco thank you so much, I will check these out tonight

@@Alexander_Sth Hello Alex, glad you’re feeling happier with what you found 👍

@modeloco I would be very happy if you would get an idea how easy you can do amazing videos indeed and I people would see it on their screens.😶‍🌫

@ As we discussed earlier, looking forward to seeing how all this is achieved, equipment used, settings, positions and the results side by side, applied and uploaded on your Channel. Let me know when you release these step by steps because you’ve a lot to offer it would seem. All good 👍

​@modeloco You would like to see my camera positions for modeltrains? With 4k 60fps KZbin mark? Really? And after you would do the same? How nice. Ok, special for you I upload something, please look at this. Pay attention to the YpuTube "4k 60fps" mark. Camera position. Test 1 Camera position. Test 2 (this how we expected to see tiny locomotives) Camera position. Test 3 Camera position. Test 4 (3, 4 the same position which used those german guy) Testing camera position. HAG 168 DC Equipment: - shelf from bathroom furniture (white), vynil (grey) - secondhand smartphone 11 Pro - home chandelier with 5 E27 warm lamps (1600 lm each) - E27 at the left and one at the right, one of them with cool light - Rehau water tube 3/8 for smartphone (I do not want to spend money even for tripod) Anything else?

@modeloco You would like to see my camera positions for modeltrains? With 4k 60fps KZbin mark? Really? And after you would do the same? How nice. Ok, special for you I upload something, please open and look at this. Pay attention to the KZbin "4k 60fps" mark. Camera position. Test 1 Camera position. Test 2 (this how we expected to see tiny locomotives) Camera position. Test 3 Camera position. Test 4 (3, 4 the same position which used those german guy) Testing camera position. HAG 168 DC Equipment: - shelf from bathroom furniture (white), vynil (grey) - secondhand smartphone 11 Pro - home chandelier with 5 E27 warm lamps (1600 lm each) - E27 at the left and one at the right, one of them with cool light - Rehau Rau titan Stabil water PEX tube 3/8 for smartphone (I do not want to spend money for tripod) Anything else?

@@johndunford6082 Hi John, Unfortunately, since being replaced the chuff volume output on my ESU Decoder, even at its max volume setting, is so low once running, that I wouldn’t really recommend using one but, you can of course possibly upload or choose a better set of sound files possibly. The bell chimes are great and it’s always been a low volume output even when put in TT or OO models, compared to HM7000 or Zimo. If I had the choice I’d go Zimo but, Hornby did mislead us all a little with this one. I think the max speed of this locomotive was a steady 3mph so no, I don’t run at top speed or thrash it and some individuals will do this I’m sure by what I’ve heard. Do have a follow up video out with my CV Settings on if not included here and a pdf print off below that video. Can’t come off this reply without deleting it so, hope that helps. Not sure what you mean by TT3?

@@johndunford6082 Follow up… kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXmmiJmunbaVqtkfeature=shared . Decoder used and my CV’s used on pdf view/print out below this link

@ thanks for your replied, oh sorry that was in regard the sound decoder from your TT120 scotsman more than 2 beats to the wheel revolution. Finger slip!

Even after translation this doesn’t make any sense unfortunately but, thank you for getting in touch

@@railwaymechanicalengineer4587It’s good we don’t all think alike. Our feelings are almost polar opposite in fact on your latest post here but, that’s okay. Loaded adjectives like ‘toy train sets’ and ‘childish’ etc aside, let’s try stick to a soul based conversation about this, if not, it simply becomes a battle of egos that survive and thrive on division. The success of DCC speaks for itself and it brought me back into this hobby because the ability to run multiple locomotives at once on the same connected layout with sound and now other things on top is superb. No manufacturer springs to mind that do actually manufacture anything to break even or for minimalist gains as their intention. I’m sure most of us would love to come up with a better alternative to money as a carrot to drive investment. A better way of helping all and a system that has indeed led to outrageous gains for a select few, whilst most grapple with a constant spiraling down of wealth in a debt based economy. The cost of living says more about how little our money is actually worth not how much things are. I don’t think Hornby or Digitrax, being the two I mention really here, are exactly rolling in large profits or anywhere near, as you state above as being outrageous. If they were then fair enough and especially when put into context with the faceless corps’s who actually are, literally earning billions as western countries and their debts rocket toward uncontrollable. If anything it’s DCC and these innovations and those investing in these that do the heavy lifting for others to take advantage of and it’s this that keeps the hobby moving forward. From a soul level I love the past and we let those things go at our peril, like thatched roofing, a roaring fire and steam, good cooked homemade food with natural water but, DCC has too many advantages to simply shout down in this way, unless you’ve just brought a buzzing DC transformer to market only to find the market has left town?

@modeloco IGNORANCE IS BLISS THEY SAY ??? The success of DCC is guaranteed when its Commercially aimed at the masses ! Maybe you need some tuition in Marketing & Advertising ? So it matters absolutely NOT whether it can accommodate realistic Railway Operational methods. And yes I have both qualifications in Engineering with real Railway Companies, having worked for BR, three Japanese Railways, and the New Zealand Government Railways, amongst others. And further in the past I've worked in both Marketing & Advertising with a London Newspaper ! So I'm fully aware of all the issues concerning signalling in relation to DCC. Obviously you are unaware a well known German manufacturer "Fleischmann", solved the gaping hole in DCC with regard to its total lack of interface with signalling, around 17 years ago. Having spent over £2 Million on refining DCC. Only to have its new DCC products "Blacked" by the huge American NMRA Club (over 2 Million members), as "not compliant with American requirements". Hence DCC is still locked in the Stone Age. As European Block Signalling systems are NOT understood by U.S Modellers, as they are happy with the American CTC (Central Traffic Control - which is radio verbal authorisation to move a train), so requires few signals. Except to protect the odd junction between different Railroads. And Fleischmann, were almost Bankrupted in the process, and are now part of the Roco (Austria) group ! So DCC is still a half baked piece of junk, that is not taking advantage of its own potential ! The only electrical Model Railway system that ever solved all the issues was TCC (Track Circuit Control). A system I and a senior BR Chief Signalling Engineer, designed back in the late 1970's to provide major "Clubs" with the methods to get signalling on exhibition layouts, to function as per real life Railway Operating methods ! And it only costs a tiny fraction of DCC, about 12% in reality . Indeed when you know how, a "Track Circuit" cost just One Penny ! Happy Modelling ! 😝

@ That’s a great response and yes, can be very naive at times, can’t we all. Isn’t it part of being human, though even this is being undermined and labelled. Even believing in a greater power beyond the five senses is slowly being sold off as something else to medicate but, that’s connected to the programming and trying to fathom out why on earth anyone would want to do these things and why many give away their power or settle for third class when they deserve first has always been beyond me too but, that goes deep. This can be both a blessing and a curse at times to see the division created. No doubt the company you mention here fell victim to this kind of not what’s best but rather, what we can get away with for maximum gain and least effort. The old Betamax vs VHS springs to mind. It would seem we aren’t as polar opposite in thought as first assumed. Having just soaked up the 2025 Hornby latest then my fears that innovation would succumb to more about marketing, as you call it and the hope that 30 something’s from a survey, want glossy boxed DC Santa trains with battery control or whatever may please you, I don’t know but, they seem a lot more like the toys you referred to earlier? It does seem to go in a cycle. It was a good run from 2020 so hey Ho, let it go. For me it’s rather the forces now behind the wheel or securing the loans and not the brands themselves that can make, break or seed their own demise. It will save me lots of money this year, though do like the Dublo A4. All the best, no tongues needed, not interested in winning, that implies there’s division, just promoting what one feels is best for the hobby both of us and as we’ve touched on in other discussions, do think iTrain and Yamorc now cover UK signaling but, that never got a response from recollection, maybe you don’t like these brands involved either. Maybe I’m being naive. More important than ever to speak our truths 👍 Que sera, sera Andy

@@fayite114 Thank you for your compliments and thanks for getting in touch. Yes, this is OO Gauge and a beautiful model. Anything you need to know don’t hesitate to get in touch👍

@modeloco I really appreciate it! I watched some other of ur vids and you're enthusiasm is so amazing I love it! I also wanne start with it any recommendations like starter set or? Just buy everything separately I can start buying stuff around the end February so I am trying to research :D

@@fayite114 If buying OO gauge I’d say go for latest models with fitted HM7000 sound decoders and so all you need is a decent iPad or iPhone to control it with once you have the free app and a Hornby power supply. I don’t like using set track so buy a full box of Peco code 100 and their new unifrog points, some Peco track joiners and away you go but, it depends on your layout plan, size, skill set and budget. I did a compendium video 1 and 2 with 3 still in edit have you seen these? PS set track is a more connect and run system and isn’t flexible like Peco code 100 that needs a baseboard to run on and be fixed to really whereas set track can go anyway as it’s less prone to movement

Check this out too kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYuraJeKnZWSbZofeature=shared

@modeloco i haven't seen those videos il watch them now! Thank you so much for the explanation! English isn't my first language but you're videos are understandable even for me! Thank you so much!

@@WillLees-em1jw Thanks Will, When you say chips do you mean point clips and that depends but, usually yes and with Hornby Set Track Turnouts. A return loop yes but, you’ll need insulating joiners as usual. I have a basic video or two on these subjects too 👍

@@kai_hd7801 You need a decent AC Power Adapter which converts an alternating current into the 15V DC regulated power supply needed for model railways. Look up the ones on the Hornby Hobbies website. The 1A version is cheaper but, will only run approx 2 locomotives and is for very small layout set ups. What are you running with AC power? I’m in the UK so all this applies here. Where are you?

​@modeloco I run with AC because I am from germany. We use DC here aswell but AC is more despreputed. Since the most manufactures produce AC track and lokomotives. I think I will buy a better Version than the A1 since I will very likely use it at the club modell railway for the exebitions aswell. Who can run more than just two lokos. But we mostly run with 2-3 on that railway. The AC track power over here is 32V and Märklin uses the socalled "Mittelleiter" where the power is collected in the middle of the track.

@@thomasmills6427 Hello Thomas, If it makes you feel happy and you are happy to continue in doing it all in this way then that’s the main thing. In my experience I find having a healthy balance is key. I can get so lost in doing one aspect of the hobby that other things suffer. If I can’t get that back in balance or it takes over then I take a break from that part of it. Saying you’re terrible is hard to react to as you may just be saying this in a light hearted way, somewhere in between or actually feeling very down hearted by that judgement. Where does that verdict come from? When it comes to you saying ‘packed’ and buying more or adding stuff there’s a rush of adrenaline that can become addictive, take over or maybe, if you’ve an obsessive side it can be the urge to get every building in a collection or every coach in each set. You can begin with best intentions then these can creep in or take over and that’s when, I’d say, we have to get back on track a bit that’s all. I’d never say let go of something you love completely, unless it’s making you desperately unhappy and you really feel that’s the only solution but, I’d say a few simple tweaks like reaching out here are a good start if you are wanting to make some space. Only you can answer that and hope this helps 🙏👍

@@johncrosssteam Thanks again John. Things like this help fill gaps on my journey. There’s always more to learn and see. Regards, Andy 👍

@@rogthedodge99 Hello, It’s Andy btw. Exploding decoders wow that’s sounds a little like fear mongering though any decoder can just blow from time to time. Had my share. You do need the correct power output and adapter yes. I’d recommend the Hornby R7337 15V with 4A output but, that’s not the whole story as some power supplies don’t give the right regulated output needed either and I’ve never used the one you mention only my Digitrax system which again is fine at 15V 6A. The smaller number is only how much a transformer can be called upon to supply so just don’t go lower than 4 with a few locomotives. A quick call to your powercab supplier would be advisable but, let me know how you get on. Don’t try run these newer HM7000 locomotives in standard DC analogue mode through a DCC controller though. That may be connected to those stories you’ve heard from the early days of say TT120. Sure your system will be okay but, best to check just in case on this one I’d say 🙏

@modeloco Hi Andy🤔 Sorry not Gary. Don’t know where that came from! I looked a bit further and, because I want to run standard DCC locos in tandem I’m going to try my DCC-EX output. Hornsby state not to use standard analogue controllers, but NRMA approved DCC controllers should be fine, and DCC-EX is. Will let you know. Thanks

@@rogthedodge99 Yes, let me know as others do ask these types of things about controllers I've not used. Thanks!

@@karlwalker6118 A 3% incline is very steep indeed and I’d say at 3 coaches, that’s what I’d be expecting from this type of wheel configuration. In my findings there’s only a very, very slight difference between my older non steam gen black 5 and this one. Which Steam locomotives without traction tyres can manage more in your collection, apart from Dublo ones or fully die cast bespoke kit built models? Thanks for the compliments btw much appreciated 👍

​@modelocoMorning Sir, so steam locos doing the hill, newest 9f from bachmman, R3803tts hall class does 4 and r3508tts A3 class has done 5 but better with 4 r3243 K1 has done 5 but it not like it's loads

@ Hi Karl, Good Morning. Interesting findings and thanks. The max my TTS but, older apple green Scotsman would do up my 2.35 degree incline was 4. You’re R3803TTS does surprisingly well too I’d say. I’ve only tested both the Black 5’s up my lesser 1/1.5 degree incline so far and they were basically level pegging as I said using same coaches and trust you’ve used same ones on your tests too?

@modeloco I have used the same ones.. it's not a deal breaker just letting you know

@ yes I’m with you. It’s impossible to get tone over with text and I’m not in any way defending these smoke generator models either over pulling power without further tests. I was happy old vs new seemed to match on my lesser incline so my antenna went up when you seem to feel a little less happy than myself. A die cast body would definitely help but, bump up cost to get probably an additional 2/3 coaches. Also feel the simpler but, sometimes added weighting has possibly given way to the smoke generator parts necessary so maybe being a bit lighter over the drive wheels than on other models you’ve tried. Whether a fully loaded water reservoir helps or hinders I’m unsure too. All the best for now and wonder if the ones you find better are heavier? Andy.

@AndrewtheLNERA1 Hello, I think they’ll do another run but, when and if the same livery I’m really not sure. New announcements next week so watch out for that one. All the best, Andy

Glad to hear it came right in the end. I’ve found mine both to be good so far but, have t added steps. I usually buy brand new anyway, not secondhand due to issues like this in the past. Couldn’t deal with Hattons myself but, know many had a better time. Thanks for posting Nigel. All the best, Andy.

@@Alexander_Sth I have gone to 25 fps to suit UK as mentioned in the comments. I think the mix up here is a simple misunderstanding. I’m a modeler having fun, ex-engineer, entertainer and musician so I have studied audio production at great length yet, even that always seems consumer grade rather than studio quality but, computer quality does get better slowly. I’m not that deep into cameras, lenses, settings and post. I want to capture things as they happen. I definitely don’t drink wine, that just came out if you’re referring to my video end, it gives my stomach cramps or loads of beer. Maybe one on a new year nowadays. I dont think to hell with it either but, can only juggle so many plates at once and I’m not falling victim here. I do want it to be better but, my revenue and outgoing cannot stretch to Adobe premier monthly fees, they’re extortionate for my projects, then the additional time on top. I use iMovie but, have tried Final Cut Pro though it has more settings to configure and watch. 60 fps takes up far more hard drive space. I can also see why many influencers though appearing to be one guy and a smart phone are in reality also using very good shoulder based cameras too and have a team or usually a parent or someone close doing the editing, script and post production, even sponsors tailoring scripts. You probably and rightly so, pick on my weakest link here and as a post production type may find it baffling or that I’m simply lazy but, that’s far from the truth. I’ve invested heavily in equipment but, compared to a Post production facility it’s minuscule no doubt. PS 1. When you say green scratched wood, do you mean my modelers cutting mat? 2. What do mean by Profi? 3. Lok, Big Lok, no idea what you mean I turn the camera on and work. 4. I place the camera best where it won’t obstruct me as a wobbling, knocked camera is worse. I’ve experimented with a stand next to me and do now cut to these as and when I can but, I’m in a confined space in fact I do call it my Mac cave All good, Andy 👍

​@modeloco well, I'm steel very curious who you want to be here with your projects, because you done everything opposit to usual advices in this theme and stiil try to defend it instead of simple try it. Seems you spray your money and time to things which have no effect at all. I see you try to do some things very professional, some of them too much. - those idea of 25fps was a nice joke for me from your support team, no any special UK standards, electricity issues and so on. It was the idea in 80s with PAL/NTSC as well. But now you've got PC, smartphones and independing monitors. The only important thing is to get 60 or at least 50 fps KZbin status. That is the only standard you need to meet. - who you are with a video can tell cup of wine, because some guys like Schulz like to seat in front of camera with a layout background and a glass of beer and for a hour discuss situation with locs, model shops and so on. I have no question for their video quality, because the aim is different with yours - well, you still tell me about money. Have you seen Matt Damon adventure on Mars? He make things from what he got. Just do the same and you do not need to invest. You have to find the way to deal with Premier or what so ever until you receive status 60FPS from KZbin, no matter how. I've using old 4k smartphone with water flex tubes. They cost nothing. Just bend them to right point and everybody would be happy. But you still didn't even seen those guy who I gave to you to see how he found right place from his shoulder. - do not have place on SDD? Me to. Delete videos after uploading, do not make long videos, people would rewind it anyway. For me 5 minutes of pure quality and most important info is much more useful than 3 hour of photoshoot and 24.99 smashing FPS. - do you have a dreams? If so why not watching best video ideas in modeltrains from other collegues? Also some Fleischmann, Z21 or Roco official channels, some very great guys with home projects. Look how they take a video. - word "capture" means to catch something. Well you do not do it with 24.99FPS. It is impossible at all no matter what equipment you've got. Answers 1 I mean green veneer of your layout. It looks ok for 50s and awful 75 years later. Need to find some photo background to lay it down on the veneers. Or you need to finish terrain. Or it is better to use some fresh modern material, like new light grey or white table (can be found used), or gloss one color furniture (for example for kitchen) part like people make for presentation. Or use one color carpet like our british young collegue. 2 Profi means you try to catch as more new, modern and fashion video things for mixing your video, which is obvious even too much for TV or young guys and girls 3 I told you few times that for video should be found right proportion between object and canvas size. That means you can not capture bacterias with the same distanse as locomotive in 1/87. The same is for locomotives with different size. 4 take advices above, find the way to do it instead fighting against Have a nice day, Alex

@@Alexander_Sth Alex, All my three layouts are work in progress and these videos follow that. You have a lot to offer it would seem so I’ll watch a tutorial that you do and narrate in person to camera applying all the techniques you love and on the how to’s of all these subjects that I can’t quite grasp within your written answers for sure, that would be good but, as for using unhelpful negativity like terrible, etc and things like clinical grey veneers, carpets, modern settings and less green rural nature, it’s not my scene. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it… too but, that’s an old saying. Bug hugs, Andy

@@delphjunction1168 Hi Pete, Thank you for saying so and the leap from DC to DCC isn’t as big as you may think. Am intrigued what holds you back and what is it that you can’t get your head around? Highest Regards, Andy PS my brain constantly gets challenged especially when the leprechauns are bending reality lol 😂

@modeloco Hi again Andy. It's just I'm a bit of a technophobe. I'm the sort of person that has to be shown. Just love the hands on modelling side of our great hobby. Might have a go sometime, layout all wired up for dc, so bit strip out if I do, Thanks for your concern Andy, love seeing what you do with dcc. ....Pete....

@ I’m sure you have skills and abilities that I’d marvel at. It’s why when we come together that things can really become very special indeed if done out of love for love and I do love this hobby. My deal is to help others the best I can and stay true to that. 🌟💫

@@martinpattison1567 Thank You Martin for answering that, as yet, unanswered question 👍🙏

Concise and simply put. Fantastic 👍

Some engines did have of center and be low the top of the smoke box door . To the left . Or Right if looking towards the engine . Mmm

@@kenh3344 Thank You 👍

Thank You John, you and others inspired it👍

Thanks and yes. As soon as I put it on screen thought, no wonder I get confused. Good news is it is possible to alter this but, thought then, no wonder I like the more obvious up and down fader of WiThrottle, rather than side to side👍

Thanks Adrian, these sorts of answers, help keep things on track. Spot on👍

I’m feeling that with so much excitement in OO lately, that, TT has lost its grip a little and with Simon Kohler leaving so unexpectedly made other manufacturers nervous about its momentum. It may depend on how sales go for the latest batch of locomotives?

@ Hornby need to kick up a gear with TT for sure. Others are holding back to not put money in something that won’t be supported by others But once more take a jump I think it could be a fantastic range Just so slow at the moment, or delays with things That will hurt the brand for sure. With nothing being scheduled for an announcement from Hornby at the moment that’s another spanner in the system to hurt things On our side, Hornby have put a lot of funds in to this, not sure they could even think of cutting losses on that just now At least they will bring out all that’s been stated so far before killing it off But I think we have another year before they start thinking that But again, they need to kick things up, personally they should reach out to another company for TT to really kick up a bit. Share some work and the load, yet they won’t as they want to hold that brand to them. That could be a big downside and cause the it all to crumble. I fully understand and appreciate the time designing testing prep samples etc happen That’s another downside to all being made in China. We shall see However, the range of new (very delayed) 00 items and new ones being announced soon 🤞could interesting and a good boost for Hornby and others alike

@ I can totally agree with that too. Sands can soon shift. I felt on the OO side that Hornby seemed to be getting cajoled by certain others and connected on line influencers into letting slip their innovative plans in favour of Railroad and the so called Junior Railroad Plus, hence my BEWARE video some time back. All as Simon K was leaving which all seemed so well timed as Bob Dylan would say. It can certainly feel to me that there are different departments competing for budgets and that they don’t always connect as they should. That the budget items were in danger of grabbing all the swag and simply handing all the loot to the eager eyed external, tired of waiting competitors and, that the lack of harmony and unity within due to this, possibly, leading to decoders not fitting into locomotives as originally planned, website information getting typo errors and all combined, which then hits sales and thus drives the argument more, for simply going back to basics. TT I feel got into all that as well. I think TT is still a great stepping stone into the hobby. It remains to be seen if the latest OO greats we are seeing were too advanced to stop or if HQ has now realised where the bread is buttered and have now swung the ship back toward real modelling and away from the simplistic black an white approach and notion that thirty somethings want a cheap modern era boxed set way in and an oval of track will really inspire gadget hooked kids. Yes, it has its place, you could argue but, we all know what really sells by the number of unsold items or new start ups in the last ten years. There’s obviously a real hunger out there. A wake up, woke up, shake up was possibly needed? Have the tides turned or will fear yell loudest on the spreadsheets for more Play-trains? All speculation and written out of a love for the brand and this amazing hobby that has grown over the years and long may it continue 👍 We shall see 🙏

Hush Hush. Don’t tempt me lol 😂. Can’t wait to hear what’s in store for this year. Hornby have made my years end for 4 years on the trot now and my attention has swung into OO lately but, still lots to get on with on that side, which I do like rather than rushing to completion. Regards, Andy

@@LiveSteamNick HAHa. Top man 👍

@modeloco mine arrives tomorrow!!! Yay!!

@ Hope it goes magically for you Nick 🙏

@@ollychap1985 Thank You very much 🙏. Like that petroleum tip too and all the other information as well 👍👍👍

Great and thanks did get asked and wasn’t sure 👍

@@michaelclaydon1200 Thanks Mike. Loving it 👍

@@michaelclaydon1200 👍

Since the other new Black 5’s have it center above the handrail, there must be a reason that Hornby put it there.

@@MrLoewietje the filler for steam generator

@ItsTrainFun You can remove?

@modeloco but then the light holder is in the wrong place, the real Black Five with this number has it in the middle above the handrail

It’s because of the fill input id say that this position, that I do think is linked to the end of steam, as now highlighted on the pinned comment is why this position was chosen.

Got me wanting smoke generators on every model now 😂

Thanks for that and yeah all the different variations is very good to see when compared 👍

Yes, for me it’s a must do tomorrow 😂especially when running a few in both directions 👍

Thank You! Got a few negatives saying it was too long but, I’ll add it more now 👍

@@wamgoc Did think of you tbh 👍 Hope all okay 👌

Yes, I think they’d be under the casing on top John but, a very good couple of points and certainly would seem so. I initially assumed this was going to be the models removable filler plug and now wonder if this is the reason why it’s down the boiler on this new incarnation as it’s definitely in the usual spot on my older model. I know people complained about the removable bung on the Scotsman so maybe designs were altered to incorporate the removable smoke box door and this was left as we now see it. Tender decal not sure which you’re questioning and why. Do you mean the BR one on the side as yes it’s very different but, not sure if incorrect on this?

Just done a follow up video to this, put the questions you asked out there and given you a mention too kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_cl6uhfqyKoKcfeature=shared

@@phil36310 Happy New Year to you too Filip. It’s a great model 👍💫 . Are you into OO, TT120 or both, can’t remember now

@@EdwinJohnLegg-w8t Thank You Edwin 👍

@@EdwinJohnLegg-w8t 👍 💫😉

@@dgilbert222 Hey you may be right and if so just goes to show it’s been fine all along. Will check now !!! 👍👍👍

@@dgilbert222You’re correct and not sure what was going on but, it certainly improved. Ive now been looking at 60 and this seems good at present. Not sure if it’s been this all along now? 🤔

@modeloco My default for 211 was 126. The manual says "Puff Strength… During Chuff … High level steam 0-127". I will experiment with mine tomorrow.

Hi Louis, It’s certainly up and running very quick indeed. The price of progress I guess. I have 3 with this and Scotsman was idling very well compared yesterday so…

@modeloco Also I noticed that the Prince of Wales smoke is less than it was when I first got it and the Scotsman is probably going that way as well. I got the Hush hush a few days ago that one smokes the best. I only use de-ionized water. I bought me an atomizer that Hornby use in their smoke generators, from China, only about 80p and have that stuck in an industrial buildings chimney, and that kicks out loads. So I simply think the wicks needs replacing after 6 months, and Hornby should make them easy to change and give instructions how to, or the steam generator locos that I totally love will not catch on enough.

I don’t think they have a wick but, rather plates that vibrate. Will check my Prince too though in light of your feelings 👍

@modeloco Its not a wick exactly, there is a soft absorbent fabric thingy that soaks up the water, this is the part that tends to, I believe, stop transferring water to the metal discs well, after a while. I have bought a load, but no idea how to fit them.

@ ooo checked mine and all okay though do live in a soft water area so less salts, minerals maybe to hinder that possibility I’m not sure 🤔

@@leswindeler Yes, just checked to make sure and Hebden Bridge is soft. It needs hardly any washing up liquid when washing up but, Thanks Les 👍👍👍

PS I also filter water through a rather expensive Berkey unit from US

Hey Pete, Loved reading that buoyant write and yes I’m thrilled with this model despite the odd tiny bit. It really shows what can be accomplished and the joy it brings is very real and exciting to share with others in this way. It takes me right back to being a child and into that place where time doesn’t exist but, I’ll tell you what my layout has its days where it just won’t play ball 🥎 and this review was one. Like a load of invisible leprechauns have joined in to upset the 🍏 applecart. The more I get upset, the more cameras fall, power fails or trains stick on points. Suddenly it dissipates and all goes like a dream again until I’m summoned for Adult duties and time returns or the lack of it 😂🤣

PS A Happy 😃 New 🆕 Year To you too. PPS Who is Lord Al, he sounds very official?

@modeloco 🤣 Dragon Junction 2. Very nice fella. It's his nickname.

There are some coach doors closing on this decoder and they sound incredible 17:00 in 👍