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I have to say i did enjoy this months model rail. it had some very good layouts and a couple of good features but i do take issue with some of the things that were said.
firstly I seriously doubt most railway modellers would know a SECR T9 if it hit them in the face. I think something very odd has happened to the voting this year for the wish list. many people might like a 4-4-0 but i am very suspicious of the survey. (personally I would love a T9)
Secondly i totally disagree with just about evrything that was said in the editorial.
He seems to be saying that evryone should have DCC fitted loco's and too bad if we cant afford them and also that the loco at the top of the wish list WILL be made.
the blue pullman has come consistently at (or near) the top of the wish list for years and yet we are yet to see a model.
he completly ignores that DCC systems and DCC fitted loco's have drawbacks apart from price.
Loco's run better on DC if they are not DCC fitted. (particularly with some manufacturers decoders.)
DCC is slow. unless the layout is very carefully planned then it takes alot of time to set points especially if the layout is operated by new recruits. this leads to poor entertainment for the viewers. there are sound reasons why some of us use DC not just the price.
There are pro's and cons on both sides.
Seldom does a day go by when i dont hear about a new DCC problem.
Peter
firstly I seriously doubt most railway modellers would know a SECR T9 if it hit them in the face. I think something very odd has happened to the voting this year for the wish list. many people might like a 4-4-0 but i am very suspicious of the survey. (personally I would love a T9)
Secondly i totally disagree with just about evrything that was said in the editorial.
He seems to be saying that evryone should have DCC fitted loco's and too bad if we cant afford them and also that the loco at the top of the wish list WILL be made.
the blue pullman has come consistently at (or near) the top of the wish list for years and yet we are yet to see a model.
he completly ignores that DCC systems and DCC fitted loco's have drawbacks apart from price.
Loco's run better on DC if they are not DCC fitted. (particularly with some manufacturers decoders.)
DCC is slow. unless the layout is very carefully planned then it takes alot of time to set points especially if the layout is operated by new recruits. this leads to poor entertainment for the viewers. there are sound reasons why some of us use DC not just the price.
There are pro's and cons on both sides.
Seldom does a day go by when i dont hear about a new DCC problem.
Peter