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Rapid also sell extensively on Ebay where there's no minimum order requirement.

I suspect the Crab is very similar to the Standard 4 2-6-0 as regards decoder fitting. Bachmann also recommend removing the loco weight in this model to fit the decoder. However, I have fitted Lenz Standard+ decoders to my ones and it was not necessary to remove the weight. All you need to do is sli...

These are MUCH cheaper https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2FT-3FT-4FT-LED-Batten-Tube-Linear-Light-Tri-Proof-Surface-Panel-Ceiling-Lights/283212418499?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D57152%26meid%3D1d010be09dfb47a4af078463239cf4b0%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd...

Try Olivia's Trains - seems they have one in stock …

https://www.oliviastrains.com/trains/mt ... al-trains/

There seem quite a few on Ebay, eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-Gauge-Bachmann-32-465-Class-170-3-Car-DMU-Cross-Country-Loco/382882585165?hash=item5925949a4d&enc=AQADAAAC8FjVrDbVsZ8oH%2F8PNHtt9VX4%2Fw7FZcmMuqsX8uaFEduV5uPK4NzRe9j4C6RkcxqXI8cIElWdXoBvlhAmv8mLiwwAG4YhZXVY21d1AbzvBEo23gMrIIg3ZV%2FmB58...

Another option is the PSX-AR autoreverser from DCC Specialities as it includes the ability to operate turnouts.

See https://www.dccspecialties.com/products ... _psxar.pdf

Indeed it should but you need to ensure that the track feeds to the rails match how you've divided up the bus. Rails above need to be isolated by IRJs, and droppers from the track should go to the correct part of the bus. In other words you need to ensure the rails don't bridge your switches. You sh...

Decent quality decoders will set you back £15-20 each so that's £3-4,000 just for decoders. Then you'll need a DCC system to go with that - perhaps £400-500 for a layout of that size. And this assumes that your points are not going to be DCC-managed (managing points via DCC is optional) so you will ...

I had this problem with a Hornby Schools class. Hornby said send it in and they'll do it and didn't charge me! Worth giving them a call.

I would recommend 9mm Birch plywood, but I would also suggest having it cut to size by the merchant. They usually have cutting machines that will do that in minutes for no additional cost, and will allow you to take the boards home in the car.