Bachmann class 66 411(Stobart) on DCC/Hornby Elite

[volvoxc90geek]

Do they all come with lights or did you add them?

[ay76]

@volvoxc90geek See Bachmann's website for more details. Lights are standard on most uk models these days, now.

[Guy0006]

1 of lights on stobat loco blown??

[ay76]

@Guy0006 Nope, they all wrok just fine. Under the loco you've got a switch for day time & night time running. Depending how it's set, as to which lower front light works. As per real thing.

[Guy0006]

@ay76 o rite

[ay76]

@Guy0006 See the real thing, you'll see what i mean.Cheers.

[Guy0006]

@ay76 ya i saw the real thing

[ay76]

@Guy0006 Cool :-)

[ay76]

@ay76 Woops Typo!! Wrok...Work!!

[bbgunsrule324]

were did you get the main engine and does it only work in digital trax

[ay76]

@bbgunsrule324 Loco came from my local model shop. This is seen here working under control of Hornby's Elite DCC digital command unit. Loco has been fitted with a Lenz decoder. Loco will work on both normal DC control as well as DCC.

[MegaTrainlover]

What do you press to turn the cab lights on?

[ay76]

@MegaTrainlover F1 or depends on what decoder & how many functions allocated to it are.

[12yearoldNFSMWDK]

Quick question, I just purchased one of these and over some spots of tracks a red light flashes on the front of the engine, however the train doesn't slow down. Is this due a to dodgy connection or something else?

[ay76]

@12yearoldNFSMWDK Could be down to dirty track or wheels or pickups?? I had another loco do what your experiencing, found that a good clean up of the wheels etc, sorted it.

[12yearoldNFSMWDK]

@ay76

Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a clean. Funny thing is though I only got it friday and it doesn't do it in the same spot, it'll do it once, and then go over the same spot with no warning light. Sometimes it'll do a full circuit with no light showing. Its very strange. Anyways, fantastic loco, I have it the GBRf livery.

[ay76]

@12yearoldNFSMWDK Sounds like one of my loco's, has a mind of it's own that thing!! lol. GBRF nice :-) Next thing on the cards, for my Bachmann 66's is to get a sound decoder fitted in them....send all dontations to P.O.Box i'm skint!! Good loco's though. On my fleet of 66's i have this one in the video, EWS/DB (X2), Freightliner, & GBRF. Be good if Bachmann did the 59 as well, till then i'll make do with my Lima one in ARC livery. Cheers.

[itfcsam]

Excellent looking loco Iain, exactly the livery Im after, if thats what does the stobarts intermodals to Inverness. 5*

[ay76]

@itfcsam If Olivia's still have one, don't hang around....BUY NOW!!

[joeboycott]

is it just the stobart rail that have cab lights because i hav a freightliner class 66 and that doesnt seem to

[ay76]

@joeboycott Depends when it was made & released. The later Bachmann class 66's have working cab interior lights, were as the earlier version's don't have them.

[joeboycott]

did it come with a cab light

[ay76]

@joeboycott Yes as standard.

[paulknowles100]

ohhh iam going out 2 nite ill c it 2 moro u have helpet me with all the dcc stuff so thanks and have a gd new ur cheers paul

[paulknowles100]

right ill try them hows the new vid coming on

[ay76]

@paulknowles100 Cool. Video now filmed, just editing it, so expect to start uploading in a round an hour.

[paulknowles100]

mine keeps coming off at my points ive got hornby points what r u points that u use

[ay76]

@paulknowles100 All bar one, which is insulfrog (double slip), electrofrog points by peco. I've used mainly medium & large radius points. Much better running :-)

[paulknowles100]

hey does ur eddie train ever come off ur track on its on own 

[ay76]

@paulknowles100 As of yet, no. A part from once when i'd not put it on the track properly. It's a good runner.

[trainmad1000]

i have got the the e-z command dynamis dcc will the lights work my dynamis?

[ay76]

@trainmad1000 Most of the DCC systems out there are fully compatible with each other, & are so designed to work off what ever command unit (controller) . So in this case Bachmann loco, in which i've fitted a Lenz decoder, & the command unit is the Hornby Elite.

[Taz07733]

hi can you tell me if the cab lighting is standard on this ??

[ay76]

@Taz07733 Yep, standard feature as supplied from the factory.

[xtmxst]

why does only one front light come on, ive always wondered?

[ay76]

@xtmxst As per the real thing. Depends weather the lights are on for day time or night time running (switch under the loco to change over day / night time settings). Only thing Bachmann didn't do was to make the smaller side lights work as well. Video of the real 66 411 on my channel. Try ay76 wcml series part 5 in the search box. Cheers.

[bwarrrrk]

whats the loco in the background?

[ay76]

@bwarrrrk Falcon by Heljan.

[bwarrrrk]

@ay76 nice looking model. i hear that they are trying to locate sound clips for it

[ay76]

@bwarrrrk Yes, i've heard that too. From what i've heard, possibly a french loco fitted with a very similar engine. Now i wonder if any one actually has a sound recording of the real falcon??

[bwarrrrk]

@ay76 that would be cheating using another loco for the sounds lol. i have heard a brief sound clip of the falcon on a video on here but theres a bloke talking over most of it :/

[ay76]

@bwarrrrk From what they was saying, it's the only way thet'll be able to get a decent recording of the sounds. Makes me wonder what they'll go for for the sound of the horn??

[bwarrrrk]

@ay76 haha speaking of horns. i have this on train simulator and it sounds like they have taken a 47 horn and merged it with something else :S

[2002And]

It is amazing the amount of detail on some of these locos! Love the lights!

[ay76]

@2002And With the advent of DCC, it's really opening up more for the hobby now. The standard of new models are getting better & better.

[trainspotter209]

hello, what kind of cuplinks does the Bachmann class 66 come with? Will it match normal Hornby wagons etc? many thanks

[ay76]

@trainspotter209 NEM couplings, & yes it will. Cheers.

[stepheng1483]

Very smooth pull away.

[ay76]

@stepheng1483 I put it down to the Lenz decoder, its very smooth indeed :-) Cheers.

[Whizzer1]

Ay76 you know the Model Rail Scotland Exhibition.

i got a Bchmann Class 66 DB Schenker which i got for a really good price of £60

[ay76]

Yes, great show. Yes i saw that too, but had to restrain the old wallet.

[crosswah]

Great layout.

I've just got a Bachmann class 66 but i'm having trouble with the wheels. There is a lot of free play side to side and 9 times out of 10 they jump off the points and bends. Have you had any trouble with them? I am using underlay which may be causing a problem with the track not being 100 % level

[ay76]

Not really had any probs at all. I use Peco electrofrog points (medium & large radius type). The bends are mainly peco flexi track bent to radius of 24" up wards. There is a couple of sections 2nd radius, & the outer test track is 3rd radius. The wheel do have free play on purpose, this is to allow the loco to get around 2nd radius curves etc. Getting the track level, is the key to good running. if the base board is badly built, this too can affect the running qualities of the trains also.

[olliemetro]

i had that trouble with my DB shanker 66 two wheel sets were out of gauge i squeezed them back too gauge measured them too check it then ran ok check you wheels gauge first it might be a simple fix like mine too minutes tops

[ay76]

I have a number of Bachmann class 66's & all run very well indeed, not had to do any adjustments on the wheels sets. But with the amount that are made, i'm sure the odd one will crop up with wheel sets out of gauge from time to time. Cheers.

[olliemetro]

i;ve got too say that was the one and only out of my 5 but they are good models

all the best

[ay76]

okay cheers :-)

[AvonRailFan]

great video mate 5stars

[ay76]

Thank you, be nice once i can get my hands on the Bachmann Malcom 66 to go with this one.Cheers.

[cprules09]

im young and i think it's american

[ay76]

The loco (the real ones) where built by GM in Canada/USA to the Uk loading gauge etc. The model is by Bachmann europe. Cheers.

[TheLukei]

cool do you have a bachmann class 66 sound i have just put one on order in ews

[ay76]

Not at the moment, but intend to fit mine with sound decoders at some point when funds allow. Cheers.

[WrongRoadRailways]

Now I thought I'd seen smooth running, but this is amazing! Where did you get the Zimo decoder, I can't find them anywhere?

[EWS60500]

smooth track

[ay76]

It's mainly Peco Stream line flexi track.Cheers.

[Lovinbikess]

do you get the cab lighting with it on no dcc because i wondering if i should get one ! please reply

[ay76]

It comes with cab lighting as standard. It's one of Bachmann's DCC ready models, So all you need is a 21 pin DCC decoder for it. This one I've fitted a Zimo 21 pin decoder. Really smooth runner. Cheers.

[Lovinbikess]

cool where did u get it

[ay76]

From my local model shop, they've long since sold out of this particular model. I think Hattons may have they in stock. Cheers.

[hitchhiker38]

hattons is the greatest love that place im gonna build a layout, on a 80's british rail theme starting with 411 class. Thing is ive seen, asda intermodel containers but they are modern. Do i put a modern freighter with it, or use an 80's shunter, must admit your eddie shunter would look cool pulling the asda rolling stock cos its all from the rugby area eh

[ay76]

:-) Hattons are pretty good.With the Asda intermodals go for like what you see here a class 66. The loco you see here isn't a shunter but what actually pull's the trains out on the mainlines etc. For the shunters for the yards go for Hornby's class 08 or 09 shunters, or Bachmann's class 08 shunters. Dapol are bringing out the the correct container flat wagon's for this any time now. Cheers.

[PULSE88]

I think you have a light out LOL.

[ay76]

Actually this is how it comes from the factory. Under the loco there is a switch, for day time & night time running. If I was to switch it over then the other light will come on, whilst the one you see working here will turn off.Cheers.

[PULSE88]

Ahh, right.

If I was you, I'd put the switch on so that both lights came on LOL.

[ay76]

The light switch is set so either the left hand light or right hand light is working. Not both on together at the same time, just like the real thing. As you see here this is how it comes as standard from Bachmann.Cheers.

[PULSE88]

So why on the real thing doesn't both the lights come on because I've seen this on motorbikes aswell LOL?

[yyvonneP]

does everything have to end with lol, or is it really that funny? or am i missing the joke, LOL?

[ay76]

I think LOL must be a young person thing, I guess?? Cheers.

[dctim]

I'm a complete noob and haven't been into the Model Railway scene for years. Does the DCC system mean you can have your whole stock DCC ready and use all electrofrog points with no need for isolation on a layout? No more grouding out over the insulated points?

[TrainsFTW]

is the interior lighting fitted or is it standard.

cheers.

5*

[ay76]

Many thanks.The lighting in the cab is standard. Cheers.

[jaannetts16]

I WILL GET THAT ONE IT LOOKS AMAZZING

[ay76]

Thought you might like it :-) cheers.

[mecrazy5]

does bachmann dcc work well with hornby dcc?

[ay76]

Yes. Not had any problems at all.This loco is fitted with a Zimo 21 pin decoder.Cheers.

[sonconmas]

cool 66 and DCC!

[ay76]

Thank you Cheers.

[gwsa4]

hi, i just wanted to know if all bachman class 66 trains have the internal cab light. and can the select control do all that light stuff?

please respond soon

thanks

[ay76]

I have 3 Bachmann class 66's, 2 been from the 1st releases.EWS & Freightliner.They don't have cab lighting.The later & more recent Bachmann 66's do have cab lighting as standard, like the Stobart one above.The Hornby Select will be able to do the control of the lights etc. Press function 0 for head & tail lights, & & press function 1 for the cab lighting.

Hope this helps, kind regards.Cheers.

[IDOANYVIDS]

can you do that light thing with dcc select???????

[ay76]

I'm using the Hornby Elite as you know. I'm sure the select will as one of my other friends has the very same loco & the Hornby Select.I'll send you his video.Cheers

[hornbyrailway2008]

Excellent I Love this train!

[ay76]

Thank you.I'd love to get a DCC sound unit fitted in this....YING YING YING!!Cheers

[tardedZnerfZgun]

nice

[ay76]

Thank you, cheers

[tardedZnerfZgun]

what does dcc stand for and what is the diffrence of i combered to non dcc plz reply??

[gentarion]

great smooth decoders m8, havent really considered zimo, just 1 q, is the cab lighting standard, and what is the lowest function decoder you can get like if you have a loco oly with direcional lighting and you only want to be abl to turn it and off?

[ay76]

Hi, Cab lighting is standard & the lowest function decoder would be a 2 or 3 function decoder.Cheers

[gentarion]

yep just read about decoders on new railway modellers.

[ay76]

Nice one.Where they any help to you?? Cheers

[gentarion]

yep found it at 02:00 am a few days ago on my psp

[ay76]

Great stuff. Isn't the internet great for getting lots of model railway info?? Lovely.Cheers

[gentarion]

yep they where, however only one problem, its quite an old site, where they only use very basic dcc, and mostly dc. so i dont know how reliable they are

[ay76]

I know the folks on the DCC part of the Hornby Forum usually come with the answers, so I'm wondering if they'll be able to help.Cheers

[gentarion]

hi iian, one smooth decoder there m8! just one q, is the cab lighting standard, and what is the minimum funtions a decoder can have lets say if you only ahve a loco wit directional lighting and you just want to turn the on and of, is that 1 function?

[ay76]

The decoder is a 21 pin Zimo.Cab lighting is standard on this Bachmann loco(the earlier ones don't have it).I think the minimum function's you can have are 2 or 3.You are quite right about the on off = 1 function.The Hornby basic decoder has 4 functions & the Bachmann basic decoder has 3 functions.Hope this helps.Cheers

[ogauger]

excellent video mate!

[ay76]

Thank you & many thanks for watching.regards

[IDOANYVIDS]

i want one i will bribe and torment my mam till i can get one

[truckduck065]

Hopfully by next year Bachmann will produce some Containers to go with this, but as its got the Tesco wording and logo it may not happen, but Stobart do have rail containers in blue with Stobart Rail on the side and nothing else so if the Tesco version never happens the Stobart version may.

Great loco. Mine is now dead but its being sent back to Bachmann. tut tut.

Keep them coming pal!

[ay76]

OH NO!! Wonder what has happened to your 66??Hope it will get sorted out for you.Yes it would be great if they do the matching containers for this train.Cheers mate.

[alan990]

Beautiful Class 66 !!!

[ay76]

Yes it's a very nice livery!!Great model too! I'd love to fit it with a DCC sound unit.cheers