#3 Part 1 - Installing LokSound Micro V4 & PowerPack Mini in Bachmann's Class 08 Shunter

[@1BCamden]

The level of detail is perfect, what a great episode

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Many thanks indeed for your comment!

[@davidcurrie8564]

I second that! The man knows his stuff!

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I've not been able to make any videos for a couple of years as life has been extremely busy, but I'm hoping to get back to them soon.

[@onnomulder9775]

In Holland (Dutch National Railways) we had hundreds of these shunters. In the series 500 / 600. Some of them are still in use at private railway companies and museum railways. Still going strong!

[@StrathpefferJunction]

They're my second favourite loco!

[@TheWGLOVER]

Very well presented. Now for part 2.

[@StrathpefferJunction]

+William Glover Many thanks...hopefully you'll enjoy part two as well! 😊

[@TheWGLOVER]

Strathpeffer Junction I did indeed.

[@erzgebirger2099]

the class 08 is a beautiful small locomotive, greetings of Andreas

[@StrathpefferJunction]

I absolutely agree. It's one of my favourites!

[@SimonLivertonCentral]

Excellent video, I am always looking for alternative ways to install lights etc in locos, your way is very good...Simon

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Simon -Liverton Central Many thanks, Simon. Very much appreciated.

[@Railfreight37]

very well made video, very helpful!

[@StrathpefferJunction]

+Railfreight37 Many thanks indeed. :-)👍🏻

[@heli-man-]

Hi not sure if you know but when using activator you are supposed to spray it on the opposite contact surface and it's easier than holding two things at once I use the same method but spray the led and it sets on contact regards sean.

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Hi Sean. Many thanks indeed for the comment. Yes, you're absolutely right and I should probably have explained things more clearly in the video. If it want an instant stick, I do it how you've described. I've had a few issues with that though with this tiny components, because sometimes it goes off too fast and things get glued out of alignment. I have found if you give a wee skoosh of activator like I've done, it can help the glue go off more quickly than it otherwise would, but still gives enough time for a bit of fine adjustment. I should have explained that though. 🙂

[@Jolijt48]

Nice video! Where did you get that blue plate your working on? seams very handy to me!

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Hi Joe. Many thanks. It's just an anti-static mat from ebay. They're not very expensive. They're heat and static proof, but not knife proof. So, they're great for servicing, electronics, decoder fitting, soldering etc., but if I'm cutting, I remove it and use the big cutting mat below. They also have a certain amount of grip, which helps stop small screws etc rolling away ☺️

[@csxrensville5105]

A good video. Could you tell me please where you got the spare handrails from? Thanks

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Many thanks indeed. Yes, I contacted bachmann spared and they had them in stock. You can occasionally find them on ebay, but often more than bachmann sell them for.

[@csxrensville5105]

@@StrathpefferJunction Cheers, I'll give them a try.

[@markmattocks3174]

Hi, just catching up with your excellent projects. Can I ask where you got your blue work board from? I like the compartments around the edge

[@StrathpefferJunction]

Hi Mark. Sure, I got that one from eBay. If you search for blue anti-static mat, you'll find loads. It's not a cutting board, and cuts very easily, but it's anti-static, which is great for working with decoders, and also fairly heat proof, so useful when soldering. I always use it when I'm doing decoder work. I often have a cutting mat underneath, so if I need to cut anything, I just move the blue one to the side temporarily.

[@markmattocks3174]

Thanks for that, much appreciated, didn’t expect a reply so quickly, thanks.

[@garypalmer7540]

Well done 👍 I’d rather pull my teeth out then have a go at that 😱