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Yep, superb loco.

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Matt wrote:Nice video.  The rolling stock looks a bit to big for it though.

Indeed.

The FR modells Linda-Blanche, Criccieth Castle and Taliesin are smaller then the Roundhouse freelance models like Katie, Carrie, Lady Ann, Billy, (Russell) etc.

Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrVE2EBAuxo

Looking forward to see your progress as i need one for my Taliesin

On CC the wheel controls speed and direction so Roundhouse probably thinks the wheel needs centering to keep the loco on hold.

Page 6 of the TX manual shows how to set failsafe ON/OFF

I took this pic when removing the spring of the steeringwheel on the TX supplied with Criccieth Castle back in January. Acoms Technisport 2.4Ghz Desolder the 3 spots within the red-circle, center of pic ;)  as the main circuitboard needs to be removed to gain acces to the spring. The lever and sprin...

I did open the same Tx which came with Criccieth Castle. Removing the spring of the wheel needs soldering! Trottle is easy. I don't like to run my (expensive) modells with the Tx shutt off!

MTA wrote:Just out of curiosity, did your car tx come with a steel strap fitted around the regulator wheel? My Katie's transmitter has this

Yes, it has. I don't like holding the trottle for direction of travel, maybe disconnect the spring as the lever should be full for- or backward.

Will fit DJB-whistle so converting to Spektrum RC is to be done. Not fond of car TX

No problems at all on the LGB compatible points

Arrived this week so testing was needed when its dry....