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#271
Quote from: Curmudgeon on February 28, 2008, 05:48:49 PM
Quote from: Stevelewis on February 28, 2008, 05:26:41 PM
I have   succesfully   fitted  a  MASSOTH E MOTION decoder  to  my  K-27

I found  the  installation  to  be  straightforward  and  trouble  free  it  worked  first  time  and the  loco  performs impeccably  ( I use  Massoth  digital control also)

As  a Temporary  measure  I also  fitted  an  LGB  US Steam  Sound  unit at  the  same  time,  I will  eventually  fit  a  dedicated  K-27  sound  decoder  when   I can  source  one   over  here  in  the  UK

Any  suggestions  please??

Thanks  Steve 

Boy, that's a new one.
I was not aware Massoth had a plug-in unit for the K-27 Ames Super Socket.
I guess Greg will have to add that to the list.
What Massoth part number is a plug-in compatible for the K-27, so Greg can add part number to his list?
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The  Massoth  decoder used    is  not  a  plug in  job,    the  eMOTION XL  ref  8150001  is  hard  wired  to  the  tender  PCB  solder pads  and the  decoders  screw  connections,  a  very  simple  job  took  me  around  10 -15  mins  to accomplish.   the  loco  ran  successfully   at  first  attempt
#272
Another  bit  of  info  re:-  Decoders  for  what  its  worth:

I fitted  a  Massoth  E motion  to     Heisler  it  worked  fine,  when  I  removed  the  Massoth decoder  and  fitted  an  ESU  LOKsound  XL
The  sound  functions  worked  out  but the  motors  would  not  run,  they  only 'jerked' slightly,

The  fix  was  to  remove  the capacitors situated  within  both motor  bogies,  I simply  removed  the  whole  circuit  boards, and  connected the  cables  disconnected  from  these  PCBs,  the  loco  now  works  fine.


#273
I have   succesfully   fitted  a  MASSOTH E MOTION decoder  to  my  K-27

I found  the  installation  to  be  straightforward  and  trouble  free  it  worked  first  time  and the  loco  performs impeccably  ( I use  Massoth  digital control also)

As  a Temporary  measure  I also  fitted  an  LGB  US Steam  Sound  unit at  the  same  time,  I will  eventually  fit  a  dedicated  K-27  sound  decoder  when   I can  source  one   over  here  in  the  UK

Any  suggestions  please??

Thanks  Steve 
#274
Large / K-27 additional parts PILOTS/DogHOUSE etc
February 25, 2008, 11:42:28 AM
Could  Mr  Bach-mann  advise  when  additional  parts  for  the  K 27 ( PILOTS   DOGHOUSES etc) may be  available  and  where  they  can  be  ordered  from  ( I am in  the  UK)
#275
Large / Re: ETA on new Counterweights for K-27?
February 25, 2008, 10:39:58 AM
I dont  know  if  this   info  is  of  any  value  to  you,  but  over  here in  the  UK,  Bachmann UK  advised me  today  that  they  expect  to be  able  to  send  out  counterweights to  UK  buyers next month  (MARCH Hopefully)
#276
Large / Re: K27 Query
February 23, 2008, 02:45:03 PM
Quote from: HoboHarley on February 23, 2008, 02:29:12 PM
Bud Steinhoff. I would like you to know there are three of us with K 27s all within a few miles of one another in the area of The Villages, FL. We appreciate all the info coming out on the beautiful K 27 and are awaiting the counterweight replacements. Wonder if you are anywhere near us?
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Just  a query  from  the  UK!

I notice  that  you  have  quite  a few  folks  with  Garden  railways living  close  to  each other  over  there,  Is  the  hobby  popular in  the  USA?

I have  done  garden  railways  since  '76  and  for  many  many  years  it  was  quite  a lonely  hobby  with  not  many  others   having  any interest,  however  these  days it  is  getting  very popular,  there  are  5 other  Garden  railways  within a 3 mile  radius of mine that  I know  of,  and  quite  a few more only 10 or  so  miles  away,

( I am in  North Wales  )   
#277
Large / Re: K27 Query
February 23, 2008, 10:56:47 AM
Hi  Bud

thanks  for  the  info
I wish  it  got   HOT  here it.......  never  does....in  Sunny  (ha-ha)  North Wales

Steve
#278
Large / Re: K27 Query
February 23, 2008, 04:32:01 AM
Thanks  for  all  the  replies

Re  the  Manual & DVD  etc,  its  a case  of  them  not  being  there  in  the  first  place!,  I fit  my own  decoders  & Sound  etc.  experience over  the  years  has  shown  me  this  is preferable  to letting someone else  do it, !!

Re  the  counterweights,  there  is  little  info  forthcoming  here in  the  UK.------------  Bachmnann Europe dont  seems  to  have  much  idea  of  what the  problem  is  perhaps  if  MR BACHMANN reads  this  he  can offer  some  specific  advice  and  at  the  same  time  advise  Bachmann  in  Barwell ,Leicesterhire UK!!
#279
Large / Re: K27 Query
February 22, 2008, 04:18:24 PM
Steve
Many  thanks  for  your  fast  reply,  I thought  I was  hearing  a  fan but didnt like to  say it,  particularly as  it  does not  show up on  the  diagram sheets included  with the  loco!

Incidentally do  you  have  a  K-27?  If  so  was  there  a DVD  and  instruction book included?
They seem  to have  forgotten  to  include  them in  the  UK  shipment so  theres  no  lubrication  info   included!!  Luckily   as  I have   Shays etc  its not  a mystery  to  me.

Its  a  Nice  loco  I would  go as  far  as  to  say  probabhly  one  of  the  best I have  owned in  30  years  of  Garden  railwaying!
Steve
#280
Large / K27 Query
February 22, 2008, 03:50:02 PM
I have  just  bought  a  K27  Fitted  decoder  today    loco0  works  fine,

But  one  query!

When stationery on  track  with  digital (massoth)  power on, irrespective  of  whether  the  loco's ID is  selected  or  not  I hear  a noise from  the  area of  the boiler near  the  gearbox, it  sounds  like a  FAN running,  if  I cut  the  Massoth  power,  the  noise  ceases,  and  restarts  when I switch Massoth power  on  again.

Would  appreciate  any  answers!

many  thanks
Steve   North Wales   UK
#281
Large / Re: Quality
February 16, 2008, 12:05:36 PM
Geof    I should  also  have  said  that  I have  installed  ESU  Loksound XL  decoders in  Shay  &  Heisler  succesfully.......  a very  simple   job
#282
Large / Re: Quality
February 16, 2008, 12:01:53 PM
Geof

I bought  my  first  Shay back in  the  90's  it  was  ggreat  no  problems  at  all

I have  recently  gone  back into  modelling  large  scale  American  ( From  Swiss!!)  and  have  just  bought  a  SHAY  &  a Heisler  both  are  great  no  problems  no  loose bits.  they both  run  well  &  are  very powerful  so   dont  hold  back on  buying  them!

If  I  could  work  out   how  to  post  photos  I  would  do  so! But  if  you look on  www.gscalemad.co.uk  forum  you'll find  some   posts  from  me  about  the locos  just  check under my  name!
#283
Large / HEISLER Decoder fitting query
February 16, 2008, 11:37:54 AM
Hi
I have  recently  fitted  and  ESU Loksound XL  decoder in a Heisler  and  it  operates  succesfully,  However  I was  wondering  what  the  purpose  of  the  2  red  and  2 black  cables are  which  are not  connected to anything but    as  delivered  were  simply  wrapped  in  Sellotape to insulated  the  ends?

I suspect  they  may be connected  with  sound  synchronisation?
regards  Steve  Lewis
MOLD  North  Wales  UK
#284
Large / Re: Climax
February 16, 2008, 11:33:13 AM
Hi
   having  just  bought   a  Heisler  &  A Shay  I too  would  like  a    revised  Climax   I have  heard  that  the  originakl   version  takes  a  rather  long  time  to   fir  a  decoder>??