Hornby HST with Olivia's Trains and SWD DCC Sound

[HiFi39]

how would one fit the decoder for the power car and dummy car two work

[HiFi39]

Very nice what parts would one need for the intercity ?

[fiskersham]

Thanks. Both the Hornby power car and dummy have the 8 pin DCC socket fitted as standard so it's very easy to fit the decoders. The only problem is the "s" in decoders, ie you need two - and at £100 or so each .... ! To get them to run in sync, you obviously have to programme them to the same address. Other than that, it's that simple.

[steeeeevve]

So wonderful!! Hyfryd iawn!

[fiskersham]

Diolch yn fawr!

[clusterfak]

OMG is that great or what! Well done.

[fiskersham]

Thank you for your kind words!

All the best.

[sidney001]

When the hst pulled away I actually thought I might see two plumes of exhust being thrust skywards, perhaps one day models might included such a feature

[fiskersham]

Thanks fortaking the time to comment. I have seen what you're talking about, but they don't look too realistic. However, as you say, maybe one day ....... !

All the best.

[ANNESARSON]

Nice sound :)

Please can I ask who makes the arches you have in the background? Thanks

[fiskersham]

Thanks. Sorry, but I've had them for so long that I simply can't remember.

[Staratino]

From 1:09 on makes me smile.

[fiskersham]

Hopefully for all the right reasons!

[Staratino]

@fiskersham Yes. The sight of an Inter City HST whooshing past is a joy to behold, in model form or otherwise....

[a44468]

The best sound for a HST so far. Brings back a lot of good memories.

[fiskersham]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

All the best.

[howarth004]

Sounds very good ...fast mover!!

[fiskersham]

Thanks. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, it's a bit extravagant having a sound decoder in both power cars, but it's worth it.

[FiFaPro777]

awesome, i have an intercity 125 hst, looks just like that but with no sound, jus an old fashioned one. your layout is very impressive.

[fiskersham]

Thank you.

I had the earlier Hornby HST set in which I'd put a motor into both power cars. Even then, it still wasn't as reliable as the newer model. Not cheap, but worth the switch if you can afford it!

All the best.

[sopsax767]

Very very very very nice !!!!!......

[fiskersham]

Thanks. To fund this I sold twelve old Lima and Hornby locos on a well known internet auction site just to get this one setup, but I really think it's worth it. I see from your videos that you've switched to sound as well. No going back once you've made the move!

All the best.

[sopsax767]

Lol ! It's the future......i have started the slippery slope in o gauge too, you should hear the difference with the bigger sound chip on a class 47 ..... it's like standing next to the real thing !

[hurtylfc]

hi there! can you buy the sound chip for the hst buy its self, or do you have to buy the loco aswell?

cheers :)

[fiskersham]

Hello. No, you can buy the sound decoder and speaker separately from either South West Digital or Olivia's Trains.

All the best.

[hurtylfc]

ok, thanks

[adamtorbayexpress]

wow 5*

[fiskersham]

Thanks!