The dc only tgr x class model was sent in by a customer for upgrade to dcc and sound. Bromsgrove models dcc 4mm decoder installation index page. Class 158 for instructions on how to modify led lighting for prototypical running. Dcc decoders specifically setup and programmed for nsw model locomotives. Class 170 for instructions on how to modify led lighting for prototypical running. However, you must be very gentle with the tender and the permanently connected locomotive as there are delicate details that could easily be broken off. This loco is a real dcc ready loco that will not need any modifications, if fitting a non sound decoder plugged into the. Full text of australian model railway 2016 02 see other formats. In part inspired by lms prototypes 0 and 1, and by southern railway 1020110203, the class 44 diesels were some of the first big diesels commissioned for the british rail modernisation project and were the precursors to the class 45 and class 46 locomotives of similar design. Ar kits hope to have 44 class mechanisms suitable for use under trainorama 44930 class at the liverpool exhibition.
However, i cant find any information for our bachmann 31077, class 44, peak d193. Latest release trainorama, 44 class locomotive, ho scale. Vic t class locomotive series 1 with cut away valance available now. Trainorama will release a 2nd run of their 44 class model in late 2019 that includes a 21 pin socket for fitting a dcc decoder and will feature led headlights and marker lights. The range of mechanisms have been around for some time and have really been flying under the radar by the australian modelling fraternity. You can browse the reconstructed source code with the jdgui for instant access to methods and fields. Released in october 2008, the 32 class steam locomotive features. Dcc decoders for australian locos nsw dcc solutions. Work on retooling the nswr 44 and sar 930 class diesel. The following model came with a v4 decoder already fitted and hardwired. Trainorama premium model ho 44 class diesel electric locomotive 5119369. Remove the 4 screws from under the sill, then squeeze the body sides sides while pulling upwards.
Lambing flats first horsebox was an old mrc offering that was cast in the translucent plastic material that was used for kits in those far off days. Dcc supplies ltd unit 17a, top barn business centre, worcester road, holt heath, worcestershire wr6 6nh, uk. How i installed a tcs wow sound decoder in a trainorama gm. Thanks to jack russell, josh beveridge and rowan mangion for their notes and photos. Not long after that i started buying the australian model railway magazine again, and was happy to see that nsw prototype models like the austrains 80 and 422 class, and more impressively the trainorama 44 class were available, the 44 in particular showing 1980s brass like detail at a. Trainorama 44 class with loksound chip, sound scheme v2 youtube. Class 253 intercity 125 high speed train pack 253005. Class 444546 class 45 s class 47 with 21pin socket class 47 s. Buy digital model railway decoders and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Class 444546 all photographs are the of table 158 photography and should not be reproduced by an individual, or organisation, without prior consent. The locomotives are fitted with alco 12251b engines, developing 43 kw. An example of this is the trainorama nswr 44 class diesel. Lloyd lloyd1952 if i were in the position of owning a tor 44 class with the problem, i would far rather obtain replacement bogies than go to the trouble of fitting a whole new mechanism.
Bachmann class 44, 45 and 46 post by luckymucklebackit tue oct 17, 2017 3. On this and the following pages we take a look at every member of the ten strong class 44. Just released trainorama, original indian red with double marker light, 44 class. I installed this to my computer and then installed to my steam files. Railway british rail locomotive class 40 d285 author id tony zayachkivsky tmz06003. Remove the 4 screws from under the sill, then squeeze. Back dating the trainorama nswr 44 class to 1965 bylong.
There were 100 units in the class, numbered 440144100. I have sound in the following trainorama models 44 class x loksound 3. Trainorama 32 class steam locomotive gwydir valley models. Ar kits hope to have 44 class mechanisms suitable for use under trainorama 44 930 class at the liverpool exhibition. Unavailable per item released in october 2008, the 32 class steam locomotive features. The sound output from the model can be dramatically improved by. The trainorama 44 class was released in 2005 and included an 8 pin socket for fitting a dcc decoder plus a 4 pin sound ready speaker socket with two 8 ohm speakers making it a perfect solution for sound. Trainorama released the nswgr 32 class 460 steam locomotive in july 2008. Whilst each installation uses a particular decoder there may be a number of other suitable decoders that could be used for that loco it is the method employed in the installation that is important. United kingdom diesel class 66 railway british rail locomotive class 66 author id mike banfield mike10 identifier kuid2.
United kingdom diesel class 40 railway british rail locomotive class 40 d2 author id tony zayachkivsky tmz06003 identifier kuid. This is version two of the 44 class sound scheme loaded into the loksound chip. Bachmann class 44, 45 and 46 new railway modellers forums. Oct 31, 2015 i have some old hornbys and there is quite a bit of information regarding decoder installation for these.
Installing a dcc decoder in a bachmann class 42 warship loco. They were originally designed to have a coco wheel arrangement, but it proved impossible to keep. To prepare the decoder, remove the plug using wire cutters and separate the red, black, orange and grey wires. Aussie loco decoder installs simple and not so simple, including sound can be found here some info about 21 pin and 81622 pin decoders is in this thread the addition of a speaker in models like the 44 adds next to nothing to retail costs, and given different sound decoders loksound v qsi v mrc, etc use different impedance for the speaker output you may or may not be able to use the. I have tried for hours to access the loco package through train simulator and im just not getting anywhere. The 44 class are a class of dieselelectric locomotives built by ae goodwin, auburn for the new south wales government railways between 1957 and 1967. I have some old hornbys and there is quite a bit of information regarding decoder installation for these. Jst socket decoders have a 7 pin female socket that plugs directly into a matching male plug. I recently decided that the time had come to modify two more 44s.
Known as peaks or one to tenners these locomotives were the forerunners of classes 45 and 46, the nickname peaks was carried over to these types. Each journey is a standalone app or you can purchase many of the same routes and sessions via inapp purchase from our trainz driver 2 and trainz simulator 2 apps which also provide the amazing world builder module to create your own tracks. Br class 44 on coal train at loughborough, july 1975. In this installment, dana shows you how to program 2 and 4digit locomotive addresses. Tcs wow sound decoder installed in a trainorama gm class locomotive duration. We use these in the trainorama sar930 class as there is limited headroom for the standard decoder. May 30, 2009 james mcinerney posted a comment to my previous post about curving the station to get away from the parallel to the baseboard look. An opportunity will be taken to add many improvements on our landmark models first released in 2005, including a new chassis, large motor, working directional marker lights and 21 pin plug for dcc and sound. Class 44 4546 all photographs are the of table 158 photography and should not be reproduced by an individual, or organisation, without prior consent. Remove the body as described in the trainorama leaflet. Welcome to the northyardar kits mechanisms order page.
Trainorama 44 class with loksound chip, sound scheme v2. We are the only producer of these brand of wagons and loco. Minecraft tutorial of the br class 43 a british diesel locomotive better well known for its use as part of the high speed train or intercity 125. Arriva cross country high speed train class 43 43321 43285 b. The warship was the first diesel release from bachmann to incorporate both a decent mechanism and a fundamentally accurate body. I was quite happy that i had a loco that made noise. I have decided to bite the bullet and remove the nonsound tcs decoders and. Remove the decoder from the protective packaging, taking care not to handle the pcb directly as static electricity will cause irreparable damage. Older locos and those not dcc ready require you to hardwire the decoder, by soldering. Jan 27, 2014 as i model late 1965 i often have to modify rolling stock or locomotives to be correct for the period. I love the look of a curved station but have always shied away from it because of concerns about the reliability of uncoupling kds. Dcc sound chips available that slot straight into say a trainorama 44 class.
This locomotive is a second hand trainorama 32 class. May 01, 2016 tcs wow sound decoder installed in a trainorama gm class locomotive duration. A rerun of the trainorama 44 class and a very limited run of the sar 930 class is also in the pipeline. Some work to be done, particularly on the transitions. The 44 class were built by alco s australian licensee ae goodwin, and are based on the alco dl500b model. Most of the later athearn locos include this plug option, often along with the 8pin socket.
The peak of british railways diesel fleet comes to train simulator in original br blue livery. Sep 07, 2014 not long after that i started buying the australian model railway magazine again, and was happy to see that nsw prototype models like the austrains 80 and 422 class, and more impressively the trainorama 44 class were available, the 44 in particular showing 1980s brass like detail at a very affordable price. Trainorama 32 class steam locomotive lined pastoral green. I am hoping to build cassilis station yard with handlaid points as per bylong station so curving might be the way to go, perhaps a nice broad curve will still allow the kds to couple and uncouple, i must do some trials. Bachmann class 44, 45 and 46 post by luckymucklebackit. Built by brs derby and crewe works between 1960 and 1962, the sulzer type 4 diesel locomotive were the main passenger locomotives on the midland main line from their introduction until their withdrawal in.
The saga of the trainorama 44 class split wheelsets railpage. Unlike its more recent siblings, however, its not dccready so the decoder. The trainorama 44 class was released in 2005 and included an 8 pin socket for fitting a dcc decoder plus a 4 pin sound ready speaker socket with two 8 ohm. Episode 1 programming locomotive addresses dana kawala starts a new series on digital command control programming for the common model railroader.
As i model late 1965 i often have to modify rolling stock or locomotives to be correct for the period. This is my minecraft lets build cinematic series with new additions every friday at 6pm gmt link for pamplemousse texture pack 1. Its a recent purchase and runs really well, but with the body removed it looks a bit different slightly daunting with a large metal box and so on around. Adding a dcc chip to the 21 pin socket in the tender of bachmanns c class is a fairly easy task. It is also fitted with headlights and back up light, marker lights, firebox flicker. This br 44 collection from romantic railroads includes six br 44 engines, two different snowploughs and several freight wagons which use dynamic numbering. This shows my classic brass 3324 drifting through the station after her recent tone up to the weathering. Dcc sound advice page 1 model railways general discussions. Modeling a ge 70tonner mrh online magazine hosting website.
In this installation we have chosen the esu loksound range decoders, such as the loksound v4. Notwithstanding, it is hoped that the delivery dates as advised. Unavailable per item released in 2005, the 44 class features. The first run 930 class comes with 25mm diameter speakers. Five pole skew wound motor all 12 wheel pickup and powered twin fly wheels directional headlights dcc and sound ready cab interior and crew.
The sound output from the model can be dramatically improved by installing a custom dccsound twin sugarcube speaker, featuring twin x18mm sugarcube speaker drivers and a custom enclosure designed specifically for this model. Mar 21, 2008 this is version two of the 44 class sound scheme loaded into the loksound chip. You can download a pdf format dual 3way manual here. Aussie loco decoder installs simple and not so simple, including sound can. Trending price is based on prices from the last 90 days.
Originally painted in the mid1980s, the paint had become a little tired and faded over the years there is a before picture in an earlier post so i gave her a touch up. The model is dcc and sound ready with an 8 pin plug. I modified my first 44 several years ago and it has appeared occasionally in some of my blog posts. High speed train class 43 granite city city of discovery 43040 43041. I did manage to capture it accidentally in a photo of something else, back in 1980 when both i and lambing flat were very much younger. Five pole skew wound motor all 12 wheel pickup and powered twin fly wheels directional headlights dcc and sound ready cab interior and crew minimum operating radius 18 seethrough metal etch grilles metal handrails and mirrors kadee number 5 couplers separately applied detail parts rp25 profile blackened metal wheels. An opportunity will be taken to add many improvements on our landmark models first released in 2005, including a new chassis, large motor, working directional marker lights and 21. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. We may offer a light modification to separate the lights for more prototypical light operations once we have more details about the model. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration.