Bachmann Class 47 001 review featuring SWD 'U' Drive sound decoder review

[@dmccombe7]

I'm new to DCC but found this really interesting with lot of functions i wasn't aware of. Thanks for that.

[@CHESEABUN]

No problem. You will enjoy DCC and it’s evolving every year. Cheers Richard.

[@cravensdmufan4449]

All very nice indeed. Particularly that last shot of the loco arriving at the TMD at night. Very atmospheric.

[@danielwalker2613]

The two small lugs at 4:25 are steps so the driver or maintenance crew could stand on whilst holding the silver handrail - If they needed to clean the windscreen or do any other small jobs on the loco front.

[@JohnPW22]

Superb sound effects, and the F15 auto coupling is really useful! Great video!

[@edforcer1340]

Very nice loco Richard and a timely warning for many. The wheel flange is very realistic and the switch for the rear lights is vital when pulling a train. Unlike many, you take the time to master the sounds and "drive" the loco making a better video all round. My pet hate is hearing "2 on the bell" to go and then getting door slams or whistles, and why do so many think the Driver sounds his horn at every station stop? Spleen vented, lovely vid. Cheers!

[@andybyrne50]

Great review ! I'm glad somebody has posted a review on this udrive ,it sounds great ,and looks real fun to operate the loco's with ...nice heads up with the chip ! Cheers,Andy

[@TONYNORTHEASTERN]

thanks for sharing the hints & tips on what not to do. great loco & sound.................tony

[@drewliszka4186]

nice one 47 looks very good and the swd chip sound great ....

[@johnbrown9092]

Great sound on the 47. Most of my locos are fitted with Zimo decoders but I am impressed with yours and some of the extra functions. Smashing layout also!

[@CHESEABUN]

Never tried Zimo yet.

[@howarth004]

Nice demo how to with the decoder and speaker , SWD do produce good sounds , and of course the bachmann 47 has always been a great runner ...Dave

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

Very nice loco and sound , I always send mine away to have sound fitted ......Peter .

[@CHESEABUN]

Have blown a chip for my Class 45 about three years ago. So yes. I think experience is the key for fitting.

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Very nice model and some great sound too! Very realistic! I will make sure to always beware of copper coils.. lol. Cheers, Michael

[@CHESEABUN]

Could have been a very expensive mistake?

[@olikirrage]

I had the issues with the suppressors in a Bachmann 57, shames I saw this vid too late as I don’t have the loco now :(

[@tulyar1043]

A good informative vid.Could you do one on your Class 08 diesel pilot(s).Features of the engine(s) ie lights decoder type and functions, duties your 08'S are used on.Thanks.

[@CHESEABUN]

Many thanks. Yes. Will do eventually soon. May get a staying alive capacitor soon for the 08. Working on some modifications for another 105 DMU at the moment. So that is the next video, Then a running session. Cheers Richard

[@plane15]

Good loco and cracking layout.

[@CHESEABUN]

Thankyou!

[@JohnPW22]

Revisited after 1 year.... still a great video. Wondering if you made CV 3 and CV 4 a bit higher how that would work? Trying to figure out if I could use automation with this decoder... might be tricky to get it to do what I want successfully.

[@johnbrown9092]

All mine fitted by Digitrains Lincoln - not me!

[@nick66100]

Thanks for a great review! I have a question that I would value your opinion on. Is it my fading memory but the horn sound on this & just about every other model diesel loco I have heard does not sound like I remember it! Hard to describe it in words but I just remember it different? Keep up your good work, it's appreciated.

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks for the kind comments. Yes the horns did sound like this. Have a look at footage of the real thing on KZbin. Cheers Richard B

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks for the kind comments. Yes the horns did sound like this. Have a look at footage of the real thing on KZbin. Cheers Richard B

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks for the kind comments. Yes the horns did sound like this. Have a look at footage of the real thing on KZbin. Cheers Richard B

[@hovermotion]

Nice loco and vid...

[@1train2garden]

good video, SWD 'U' drive seems to go that little bit further than some chips.

[@CHESEABUN]

Yes, I have been really impressed with the last two SWD chips I bought last year.

[@DeanPark]

Nice loco! Nice sound too! Can I ask, see the welder, welder equipment and orange jacket workman featured in 7.25 of the video....where did you get these guys? They look ace! Cheers. Dave

[@CHESEABUN]

Hi Dave, The welder is part of the new Viesmann range. I bought it from layouts for U whilst at the Alexandra palace model railway show in London. The guy in the Hi viz jacket is part of the Bachmann range. I must do another update soon?. Ta Richard

[@DeanPark]

BALLAN PARKWAY Hi, thanks for that! Its certainly a neat little cameo with the welder. The 47 is cool, but what's putting me off it is that its not got the high beam headlight....so its really a pre 1984 loco. I would have preferred it with a domino head code as well....more Scottish! lol. Not ruled it out though, but locos are getting so expensive! cheers. Dave

[@MiltonMoJunction]

Nice loco and sound chip. I have a couple of class 47s with sound but older chips nowhere near as versatile as your new chip. Robin

[@NGaugeVideo]

How did you get the bodyshell off? I'm struggling with mine!

[@CHESEABUN]

Very carefully. There are six screws first. Then the clips are around the cab ends. Just ease off gently. Hope this helps? Richard

[@virtualboi7216]

BALLAN PARKWAY I love your engine it is one of my favorite engines😍🙂🙃

[@virtualboi7216]

It's top 2

[@davestrains]

Great model and super video ! love that welder . look forward to more.. ( I've subbed ) cheers dave

[@CHESEABUN]

Thanks for the 1st comment!

[@mickd6942]

Could almost smell the clag