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OK guys, please calm down. No flaming here.
Beerhunter, There has been quite a bit already said on this before you signed up. it is inevitable that this sort of reaction is given.
Neil, Beerhunter is new here and may not have read all that has been said. He also doesn't know you and you manner of dialogue.
Beerhunter, There has been quite a bit already said on this before you signed up. it is inevitable that this sort of reaction is given.
Neil, Beerhunter is new here and may not have read all that has been said. He also doesn't know you and you manner of dialogue.
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What both Graham and Pete say above is true - each though representing the arguments looked at from either end of the spectrum.
As a DCC user, it seems crazy to introduce 'under-spec' devices, but as an affordable Christmas gift, it gets DCC into the homes of the masses and gets the kids keen on DCC.
Remember that Hornby is a public company and therefore, to satisfy the marketplace it has to announce a couple of big developments each year. It has to be seen or perceived by investors at least to be leading the way. An entry level system now, a middle of the road system later and perhaps a top-spec system in a year or two. I'm sure they'll do it.
As a DCC user, it seems crazy to introduce 'under-spec' devices, but as an affordable Christmas gift, it gets DCC into the homes of the masses and gets the kids keen on DCC.
Remember that Hornby is a public company and therefore, to satisfy the marketplace it has to announce a couple of big developments each year. It has to be seen or perceived by investors at least to be leading the way. An entry level system now, a middle of the road system later and perhaps a top-spec system in a year or two. I'm sure they'll do it.
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QUOTE (Beerhunter @ 23 Nov 2006, 10:08) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>... It appears that 'Set Locos' are wired in a non-NMRA 8-pin socket standard. I confirmed this by looking at Gary's extremely comprehensive review of the Mixed Goods Set. You can see that the Jinty has four jumper plugs ands sockets rather than an 8-pin pug and socket....
Interesting observation. I noticed that too and wondered about those connectors. Why do it like this when the NEM sockets are pretty much standard everywhere else?
I'm looking forward to comparing the decoders as soon as they arrive.
Interesting observation. I noticed that too and wondered about those connectors. Why do it like this when the NEM sockets are pretty much standard everywhere else?
I'm looking forward to comparing the decoders as soon as they arrive.
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BTW The second Hornby DCC is now available:
GWR Western Pullman DCC
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Contains:
* GWR Castle Class "Whittington Castle" locomotive
* 3 x R223 Pullman 1st Class Parlour Cars
* GWR 0-6-0 Class 2721 Pannier Tank
* 3 assorted wagons
* Starter large radius Oval plus two sidings
* … plus the new version Hornby TrakMat
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Hornby Select Digital Control
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GWR Western Pullman DCC
Contains:
* GWR Castle Class "Whittington Castle" locomotive
* 3 x R223 Pullman 1st Class Parlour Cars
* GWR 0-6-0 Class 2721 Pannier Tank
* 3 assorted wagons
* Starter large radius Oval plus two sidings
* … plus the new version Hornby TrakMat
Hornby Select Digital Control
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I think that Graham's post wraps up this subject - at least for a while. I suggest that we change topic, open the windows and air the debating room.
Lets calm down, collect out thoughts and perhaps look at some of these products under discussion a bit closer before continuing.
If anyone has anything substantial and positive to add, please PM me to re-open the topic.
Lets calm down, collect out thoughts and perhaps look at some of these products under discussion a bit closer before continuing.
If anyone has anything substantial and positive to add, please PM me to re-open the topic.
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