QUOTE (Gary @ 18 Dec 2006, 10:42) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>One reason why the internet community as a whole is currently getting more feedback on Hornby digital everywhere than on any other digital system right now is that it seems to be selling very well with plenty of users. There are clear signs that interest in digital is on the up among the average modeller.
With respect, I think you'll find that the vast majority of feedback about the Hornby digital is with regard to the problems being encountered in making it work with other manufacturers equipment with which it is supposed to be "designed to be compatible" whatever that means.
QUOTE There are a very small number here who say claim the Hornby system is "junk" compared to their own current set up and who have not actually used the system. Those who are actual first time users probably view things entirely differently as it is a neat little starter system for first timers. This is the perspective of the different viewpoints. However and whatever it is no excuse for potentially libellous statements to be made by anybody.
What's libelous about pointing out perceived shortcomings? I would say it is seriously lacking, rather than junk, at least to be taken seriously among existing DCC users. If Hornby are aiming *only* at the trainset market and have no aspirations whatsoever then fine. Other wise, if they have any sense, they will take as what it is intended - criticism of a product that simply fails to live up to expectations of DCC in 2006.
And yes, I do have experience of the Hornby decoder. By their own admission (at least the documentation that comes with it) it will never receive an NMRA conformance warrant.
Andrew Crosland
With respect, I think you'll find that the vast majority of feedback about the Hornby digital is with regard to the problems being encountered in making it work with other manufacturers equipment with which it is supposed to be "designed to be compatible" whatever that means.
QUOTE There are a very small number here who say claim the Hornby system is "junk" compared to their own current set up and who have not actually used the system. Those who are actual first time users probably view things entirely differently as it is a neat little starter system for first timers. This is the perspective of the different viewpoints. However and whatever it is no excuse for potentially libellous statements to be made by anybody.
What's libelous about pointing out perceived shortcomings? I would say it is seriously lacking, rather than junk, at least to be taken seriously among existing DCC users. If Hornby are aiming *only* at the trainset market and have no aspirations whatsoever then fine. Other wise, if they have any sense, they will take as what it is intended - criticism of a product that simply fails to live up to expectations of DCC in 2006.
And yes, I do have experience of the Hornby decoder. By their own admission (at least the documentation that comes with it) it will never receive an NMRA conformance warrant.
Andrew Crosland
