Right -

I have a conundrum - I need peoples experiences with controll systems - now, before everyone jumps on the button marked 'DCC' - I run an ex-Royal Navy Dreadnought labelled Hammant & Morgan, with its half-wave and resistance switches.

Now, (after the tittering in the background has stopped), I thought, well I'll get one of these fancy pants controllers with feedback and pulse etc - this being one of those HM2000 jobbies - which it promptly starting fizzing motors - there's no doubt that the low speed constant running is better than the old clipper (however the clipper in half wave mode is very surprising), but it cooks motors and my old G-F just don't run and put out loads of ozone.

If you have purchased a Chosen Scale Dc etch kit, but haven't constructed it, check your kit etch.

As you can see from the pic, the etch has been reversed, and therefore, the long hood detail is on the wrong side. Main spotting point is the wording is back-to-front. Do not build with this etch.

I recommend you contact Andrew Wells at nz120@xtra.co.nz for a solution. Request either a new etch or refund.

Cheers

Russell

I've recently veiwed an empty page on controls and electrical so im here to do something about it

there are 3 different types of controls

dc

dcc

cab control

i will try my best to describe these to anyone (dont quote me too much there will be occasional mistakes)

DC

simple power pack transfer nz240V to 12V(dc) allows a user to create a simple layout usually consisting of a single locomotive or isolating sections to isolate any other sections of track whilst not in use insulfrogs on pointwork will be the most common isolating section in these circuits

if you require more info bout this system email me

Dcc