Since filming this, I have now got the GWR DMU 158 working, too. 😊
@mikebiggs6632Ай бұрын
Mery Christmas everyone
@mikebiggs6632Ай бұрын
Hopefully this testing will lead to a live feed one day. I won't hold my breath. 😅
@mikeuk1954Ай бұрын
Apologies for the poor sound quality.
@dereksmith2191Ай бұрын
Lovely model railway set up, thanks for filming it for us. Is that N Gauge, or OO Gauge?
@mikebiggs6632Ай бұрын
@dereksmith2191 it's N Gauge. 9'6" long x 3' wide
@NigelKnight-i6r2 ай бұрын
Nice
@charlie18722 ай бұрын
looks great. Watching in Toronto
@mikebiggs66322 ай бұрын
Thanks, Charlie. My computer died after this! It's at repairs. 🙂 I think it complained at its workload! 🤣
@H694213 ай бұрын
Well done on this vid❤❤❤
@mikebiggs66323 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@mikebiggs66323 ай бұрын
Please comment and click on the like button. Subscription is FREE. 😊
@mikeuk19543 ай бұрын
I sorted the problem and have posted a video about the solution.
@barleyvalengaugemodelrailw36943 ай бұрын
Have you still got the problem? I had the same issue. One option i believe is to turn the motor car around in the consist or turn both light decoders in the driving cars 180 degrees but the motor car method should work
@mikeuk19544 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy this running session, which was filmed from the east end of the layout. Please comment and hit the like button. 👍
@mikebiggs66324 ай бұрын
My apologies for calling this train by its wrong name. I'm hopeless at train identification. I just like playing with them. 😅
@mikeuk19544 ай бұрын
I never knew that. Thanks. Just assuming again. I'm hopeless when it comes to train identification. 😅
@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland4 ай бұрын
Can I just point out that the 800 with GWR is not known as An Azuma, that's LNER ! GWR's version is known as An IET or Intercity Express Train.
@paulwaller-v1t4 ай бұрын
Hi. To me it looks like the CV settings. I believe that this set has 3 decoders, one for the motor and others in the driving cars. Personally I would be inclined to reset the decoders to see if this solves it. If not then the CV for the motor decoder could have the direction changed. This is straightforward using decoder pro and you can also tweak the settings for the lights at the same time by putting the whole set on the programming track. Hope this helps. Regards
@mikeuk19544 ай бұрын
I've checked & and double-checked the cv settings, and it doesn't make any difference. I use decoder pro for this. Unless there is a cv I'm not familiar with?
@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio69324 ай бұрын
Does the same thing happen when reverse the train but at the other end? All i can suggest to find out what decoder is in it and check the settings on line.
@mikebiggs66324 ай бұрын
In reverse, it only shows red lights?
@mikeuk19545 ай бұрын
Hi Derek. I'm using 5.1.12 Pro version of iTrain. I took some time to get to grips with it, but with lots of help from the help forum they sorted out my problems. Once it works like this it's a pleasure just to sit back and watch. I still run it manually sometimes but that is a lot more stressful. 😮😅
@dereknorth81925 ай бұрын
nice running session what vershion off itrain are you using i have itrain pro 5 but cant getting going like you have derek.
@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio69326 ай бұрын
I'm assuming this train only have one motor car? Are the wheels and track free of grease and dirt? What do you estimate the gradient percentage to be?
@mikebiggs66326 ай бұрын
One motor car, track spotless and the gradient is just under 2%. Extensive testing has proved that adding weight makes a huge difference. Surprisingly, the loco is only marginally lighter than other models that can negotiate this gradient with ease. The problem is where to fit that extra weight? In the meantime, I have reduced the train to a four coach rig.
@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio69326 ай бұрын
@@mikebiggs6632 That's interesting and no significant drag from the other cars? If not i would talk to the manufacturer as a 2% grade should be negotiable.
@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland6 ай бұрын
I have a new XC version which was perfect from the box. But in the past I have found the dummy car to have incorrectly fitted axles and bogies which does add significant drag. Make sure that all axles are spinning freely, coaches to. Also check that the base plate is fitted to the body correctly because this can rub on the wheels
@mikebiggs66326 ай бұрын
All coaches and the dvt are completely free running, and there is no undue drag there.
@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland6 ай бұрын
@@mikebiggs6632 Only one thing left then, the motor is no good
@willsngaugetrains6 ай бұрын
If you haven't already try removing the front bogie and checking that the chassis doesn't buldge downward. This is a common problem with these models and it drastically increases the resistance. If you have ran the model a fair bit you may also see scratches on the chassis where the wheels have been rubbing against it. If you find this to be the case, I know how to fix it.
@mikebiggs66326 ай бұрын
I will check again but first impressions suggest this is not the case.
@melkitson6 ай бұрын
What search terms were you using when you found this camera? I can't seem to find anything but the round ones which are too big.
@thecontractor3656 ай бұрын
Love it..😍
@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio69326 ай бұрын
Excellent
@mikebiggs66326 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@mikebiggs66327 ай бұрын
Thanks. Just relaxing.
@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio69327 ай бұрын
very nice
@mikebiggs66327 ай бұрын
Thanks
@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio69327 ай бұрын
Drivers eye view, very good, i did one a few years ago you have inspired me to do another. What sort of camera do you use?
@mikeuk19547 ай бұрын
It's a pocket camera I purchased from Aliexpress and has been quite good. More importantly, it fits on a flat wagon and passes all other trains and fits through all tunnel entrances.
@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio69327 ай бұрын
Yes as said by Amberlea we need to stick together.
@mikebiggs66327 ай бұрын
Always enjoy watching your updates. Thanks for dropping by.
@pacesolutions8 ай бұрын
Which juicer did you use. Im looking to automare and eliminate the need for the 4pdt on the sl e383f. Any help appreciated
@mikebiggs66328 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting. I used the Dual Frog Juicer for DCC. Just look it up on Google. I used to have a manual 4 pole switch but needed something to be able to automate it.
@Amberlea-Model-Railway8 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, just came across your channel and subscribed, us N Gaugers have to stick together! Nice video, thank you. Chris
@mikebiggs66327 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting, Chris. We do need to stick together. 👍
@ianhughes-zf1ll8 ай бұрын
Hope you get better soon great layout and system looking brilliant
@mikeuk19548 ай бұрын
Thanks. So much work still to do.
@John_N_Quay_Harbour8 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your heart attack. Hope your recovery continues. Great video showing what iTrain can do.
@mikebiggs66328 ай бұрын
Thanks. I'm recovering. I enjoy using iTrain, and it certainly simplifies operating my layout on my own. Although I do run it manually sometimes with my wife, who drives the trains whilst I operate the routes. 👍
@Amberlea-Model-Railway8 ай бұрын
Hi there, just came across your channel and subscribed - us N Gaugers have got to stick together. Nice update, keep up the good work. Chris
@mikebiggs66328 ай бұрын
Thank you so much.
@mikebiggs663210 ай бұрын
Sorry. For some reason, no sound recorded.. back to the drawing board.
@mikeuk195411 ай бұрын
Not every session runs as smoothly as I would like. The 1st class coach decided to jump off the tracks at every opportunity it could 🙄 After a lot of investigation, I decided to add weight to it, which has helped.
@mikeuk195411 ай бұрын
It's a 1080P audio video camera that I purchased from AliExpress. It works really well fits all my layout without colliding. 😊 Video quality seems good. I have it mounted on a container flatcar.
@Steve_Larson11 ай бұрын
This is awesome, what camera did you use?
@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland Жыл бұрын
How have I managed to miss your layout ? Definitely an interesting track plan which works well with i trains. Is it a bit of a nightmare to run manually ?
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark. To manually change all the points and remember to do that is quite a task but not impossible. To try and do it with 4 trains running simultaneously is impossible!! 😊
@John_N_Quay_Harbour Жыл бұрын
Great to see. Are you using automatic routes without a route?
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
In this particular session, the trains are running specific routes. Each train, in turn, triggers another route and so on.
@smallrails6831 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Not perfect going to use Mx30 on track. Still have few issues with the 37 and 57 going to put stay alives in them soon. Makes all the difference. Also the odd point routing problem and older wagons with dodgy couplings. 😊
@smallrails6831 Жыл бұрын
Good tech I like! Hi from NZ
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
Hi to you too. I love iTrain. It's taken a while to learn how it all works. I'm still at the experimenting stage.
@donniblanco5239 Жыл бұрын
Ok - as an Avid dc operator IDL to Admit it but I’m Verry impressed with this. Excellent back to back Running and No Visible Glitches. Awesome 🙌🏻👍🏻✨
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
@donniblanco5239 It is working very well. Having said that, I'm having to replace a left hand point at the rear of the layout because it has just failed. 😞 I do have to point out that these turnouts have been in place for more than 20 years now. So, it's not too bad. I upgraded to iTrain last year (2022) and finally had it all working this summer.
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
I am posting these videos by way of a learning process with iTrain. I'm just trying to see what works and what doesn't. If it doesn't work, you can guarantee it's my lack of knowledge of how to use iTrain properly.
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
I am posting these videos by way of a learning process with iTrain. I'm just trying to see what works and what doesn't. If it doesn't work, you can guarantee it's my lack of knowledge of how to use iTrain properly.
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
I am posting these videos by way of a learning process with iTrain. I'm just trying to see what works and what doesn't. If it doesn't work, you can guarantee it's my lack of knowledge of how to use iTrain properly.
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
I am posting these videos by way of a learning process with iTrain. I'm just trying to see what works and what doesn't. If it doesn't work, you can guarantee it's my lack of knowledge of how to use iTrain properly.
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
I am posting these videos by way of a learning process with iTrain. I'm just trying to see what works and what doesn't. If it doesn't work, you can guarantee it's my lack of knowledge of how to use iTrain properly.
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
I am posting these videos by way of a learning process with iTrain. I'm just trying to see what works and what doesn't. If it doesn't work, you can guarantee it's my lack of knowledge of how to use iTrain properly.
@mikebiggs6632 Жыл бұрын
I am posting these videos by way of a learning process with iTrain. I'm just trying to see what works and what doesn't. If it doesn't work, you can guarantee it's my lack of knowledge of how to use iTrain properly.