The devil is in the detail and the devil is good here. I know a friend who has Oz trains moulded and made in China. He's been having a tough time of late because those who do his work often need an oversight to keep on track (no pun intended). I like the on track static rolling device, never seen that before.
Leo! Both me and my partner are big fans of your channel, and thank you so much for checking out my video! The rolling road is super hands for running in locomotives as i don't have a continuous run on my little layout! I certainly recommend getting one! Thank you again for taking the time to watch my video!
That's a really cool engine. Regarding DCC decoder installation, it's actually extremely easy if the unit is equipped with a DCC ready circuit board. Maybe I can see if I can do a how to video one day.
You’re doing a good job convincing me to buy this model. Just be careful of the electrical pins connecting the loco and tender. I have a eureka r class with the same kind of connection. The drawbar can spring off, leaving the loco and tender only connected by the electrical wires. This can cause the wires to be pulled out of the pin, which is what has happened to my loco. I need to look into getting a new part.
Have a look at the ‘how to’ video on Ixion’s website or Facebook page, after watching this it took less than 30 seconds to connect the loco to the tender.
@@deanbrookes2609 that video is not good enough. And does not solve the problem... you can follow these instructions and fit the electrical pins all snug (as described) and the tender keeps coming apart. Put simply the "hook spring" arrangement on the physical metal connection just does not cut it. I agree with Will. This is a shocking connection arrangement. IMO!
@@wapphigh5250 Hi, not sure if you meant to send this to me only? Whilst I have made some comments re the J class I don’t recall commenting on the electrical connections? BTW I agree the connections are a bit difficult, I recently bought a Phoenix D3 and they have a great arrangement for the connections, maybe Ixion should take note !
@@wapphigh5250 Apologies I did find an earlier post where I mentioned the video re the engine tender connection - I found this useful and had the connection made reasonably quickly, however I do avoid taking it apart too often as I expect it will loosen with multiple connects
Wow! This really is a nice model! I’ve seen the thing for myself (a mate of mine got both versions) I quite like the ripe redness of the smoke deflectors and running board ect. I absolutely agree the lights are a bit bright and white, I think if you paint over the LED with a yellow/brownish transparent paint that could work? As for the price It seems alright compared to the previous versions as mentioned. I don’t know if I’ll look into the J class but this should set the precedent for the upcoming D3, (which is becoming more and more tempting for me!) K classes and hopefully more Victorian steamers! Great review Will! I’m excited to see more stuff like this!
A good and balanced review, thanks. I got mine yesterday with sound via dccsound and I am very impressed with both the model and the sound project. The loco is a very smooth runner and crawls well at speed step 1. The lights are a bit ‘white’ but with dcc the brightness can be dropped using the ‘dim’ function and I have some tamiya x26 clear orange paint that can be used to make more yellow. As you noted the noise from the mechanism is quite loud, can be heard even with sound on. I contacted Ixion to see if they had any advise for this, seems they have had this complaint from a few others also. They suggested that I should relube, and failing that return it. I will relube and and update. Any other suggestions on reducing the mechanism noise welcome.
Thanks Dean! Thanks for the message! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it! I've now see a few people pop the x26 on the light and it looks very good! Let us know how you go!
@@WillJamesRailways Hi Will, after doing a relube (Ixion have done a good job to make it easy to access the mechanism), and running for an hour or so there was no improvement in noise level. So I again contacted Ixion and as I live in Sydney, and Phil from Ixion was coming to Sydney he paid a visit to see/hear the issue. He believes that some of the motors supplied to the factory were faulty and has a few similar cases. He has taken my loco back with him to change the motor and I will PU next week. I’ll give a further update then.
Just following up. I went to Ixion and they had not been able to assess what was causing the noise in my loco, however it appears to be faulty motors which can be also identified by requiring higher start voltages >5V. Ixion gave me a replacement loco which is very quiet and runs well, it starts moving at around 2V. So I would suggest for you and your viewers that if you have a noisy J class that you should at least make Ixion or where you purchased from aware of the problem then if the problem persists you will be able to get a repair or replacement.
They look great, i ordered 1 through dcc sound, looking forward to its arrival this week. You could probably colour the lights with tamiya clear orange ,to make them more golden. Thanks for the review Will.
Hi Will, the train in the video was at Diamond creek, the wagons are mine, the GY's, and GJF's being towed, are weighted in accordance with NMRA standards.
@@johnd8892 I believe the only difference to the production model was, dcc chip, we had to blacken the connecting rods, and opaque paint to yellow up the lights.
I got the oil burner type, waiting on my preloaded Esu decoder to arrive 🙂 however had a spare 21 pin decoder to get it up and running. Very happy with it after such a long wait.
Very nice! I'm almost tempted to get an oil burner as well, I mean if there wasn't a bunch of other models about to come out! Great to hear you're enjoying it!
That seems to be a break through for Australian model trains in general. The detail and function is good value for money. Compared to the numerous Marklin engines in my collection it is getting up there in terms of the overall package. The noisy motor is a concern, but still you do get what you pay for. The white light is a sign of the times. LEDs were never intended to imitate an incandescent light bulb.
Mine arrived with an intermittent fault in the motion gear, and very rough running at low speed. Ixion have been very helpful so far and it's been sent back to them to be looked at. Just quickly weighing in on the hauling capacity issue - it is interesting how different people are having very different experiences here. Mine was barely able to haul two passenger cars up the 1 in 30 ramp on my layout. For reference, all my diesels (even something like a T class) can handle at least 5 cars up there with no issues. I'm hoping this is also something repairable, possibly just with a good clean of the wheels. I reckon it would be worth carefully painting those visible pickups between the drivers wheels too, doesn't look like it would be too hard to do. My only other thought so far is the marker lights - it's a bit of a shame the front marker lights don't light up, and the rear ones can't display red. But... as you say, overall great model, and hopefully I see mine back and running again soon!
Oh right! Well it's good they're taking care of it! Hopefully that's an easy fix! I agree, I reckon painting the pick ups would be an easy job, and i might do it when I get around to fixing the yellow lights and adding coal into the the tender. Thanks for the feedback mate!
Great review! I think the price is steep specially with no DCC or sound or even smoke. Still on the fence whether to get one or not. And can I say very impressive how you have replied to all 107 comments now that's dedication
Thanks Jordan. I mean if you wanted DCC alone it would be in the $750 bracket, like some upcoming models, let alone the brass stuff which is double again. Now smoke would be an amazing feature, something I'm surprised no Aussie manufacture has gotten on to yet, i mean i'd be happy to pay a premium for it! Might be something we hopefully see sooner rather than later! haha thanks mate, we i figure if someone has taken the time to watch the video and leave a comment, I would be remiss to not respond! Thanks again for watching!
A terrific presentation, well done Will. I thought it cute to talk about the pulling power of the J, suggest some say it is mediocre and then show a video clip of a J pulling what a thousand wagons. But on a more serious note you and other presenters ask that we SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell. How do we do this if we watch all our youtube on televisions .
Thanks David, yeah that was a pre production model. So I guess I should have put a little note on the video about that. Good question, when I watch YT on my Tv I think you have to press up and it gives you the option to subscribe if you’re logged in! Otherwise just open it on a phone or computer when you can! Thanks for watching
Hi Will just a quick question. In the video you mentioned you got it DCC fitted at Trainworld so what is the process for me sending in a model for DCC fitting? do I have to supply my own decoder or do i buy one from them? How do I organise for them to fit a decoder and how much does it cost ect. As I have a loco that needs DCC fitting. Really hope you can answer my question.- Nicholas.
Hey man, so easy answer. Call them/ email/direct message them. Im not sure of the cost as I’m sure it varies from model to model. But like I said in this video it was $250 for decoder, speaker and sound files for the J all supplied/bought from them.
@@WillJamesRailways Hey Will, checking back in with the J class. Got one for Christmas. It will handle 18" inch radius Setrack no problems. It is a loud runner without sound, but that's not a problem for me. It is a little down on power compared to my VR diesel models from Auscision etc, but it's not the end of the world. It's a very smooth runner, even if it's a tad loud. It's a great model and an excellent purchase.
WOW I didint know that v/line owned a Steam locomotive! And plus the detail on it is incredible! omg its so cool. I really liked this video thanks for making it!
@@WillJamesRailways The J Class steam locomotive!. I Saw the orange on the side of the steam loco and I was like "Is that V/Line?" So i searched it up and it is! Sooooo cool.
@@thefunnywatermelon2983 are you talking about 4:20? If you are that’s a separate locomotive. A Y Class Diesel, which is at the rail museum in Williamstown.
For ages nearly all the ex VR locomotives were just in safe custody of preservation groups, so technically V/Line may have owned many of them. Exceptions were locos like the D2 and the F tank engine in the Newport Railway Museum. These were sold out of service to APM and Sunshine Harvester and gifted to the ARHS. This might have helped V/Line when in the nineties an R class ran some normally scheduled Geelong school holiday passenger services for driver training purposes. Resulted in fully loaded off peak services for these trains and just paying the normal Geelong fare then. Government liked to have the final say on how steam was used so maintained ownership. Not really sure when and if that arrangement had changed. From my discussions then with an AMRA who worked for the government as a Tourist Railway Liaison officer to ensure the government got value for the expenditure on tourist railways. Repercussions when they did not occasionally. None ever got a V/Line livery. Only a joke PSM model of R770 in V/Line.
Hi Will! An Excellent presentation! Keep up the great work. It’s Really good to see more about the Victorian steam locos and learn some facts about them. Keep safe! Tris 😊
Hi Will great review a potential fix for the white headlight and markers could be as follows borrowed from Marcus Ammann's Main North Site it was a fix for white marker lights on the Eureka CPH models "Coat the Marker Lights with Tamiya Acrylic Clear Orange X-26 paint, to eliminate the blue tinge of the Whites. It won’t affect the colour of the Red Markers".
Excellent video Will! What a lovely model! Price is great for beginners, but sadly they'll surely be hard to come across for new people to the hobby in the future.
Hi Will, yes l have purchased a J Class 525, as you know l live in the United States, so l hope l get it before end November. It would have been nice with DCC sound, hopefully l will be able to find a place that l can purchase the right sound files at fit it myself, cheers mate.
DCC sound can email you a sound project if you have a decoder and a lokprogramer they just require the serial number of the decoder as the project is locked to the decoder
With the discussion of smoke units, people planning on going to the effort and expense of finding one that may fit might also check with clubs with club layouts. My understanding is that some clubs ban smoke units being used. This is due to them finding the vaporised oil used for smoke settles on the track and scenery leaving an undesirable oily deposit. Even sixty years ago some smoke units left oil drift on loco bodies. Luckily with DCC the smoke units usually now fitted can be turned off as I understand.
That's correct John, I know my club let you run them. As there are now even diesel locos coming fitted with 'working' exhausts. But yes, like you said on the DCC models you can just switch it off!
Being from NSW I don't know much about the J class but that looks like a nice model and well worth it. Trainworld in Melbourne is a great shop. I noticed your scenery has come along very nicely. It looks good. 👍
I do believe they made it over the border (However on the broad gauge into southern NSW) Ah the team at Trainworld are the best! They make it very easy to keep spending money there! Thanks! it's slowly coming along! Ill give a full update soon. Thank you very much for watching!
James I have a question do you know what the length is between a SAR 600 series and a 900 series I would be really grateful if you could let me know thanks Damien
I agree about the colour temperature of the lights and also the headlight is pointing up at the trees, hopefully it can be adjusted. I noticed some other little flaws as well and I think that, for such a high price, it should be perfect. Apart from those little niggles it looks terrific and the sounds are good too. Your layout is looking good too. 😊
Yes, i have noticed it's a big high, i might have nocked it, as it's just has pushed back down. I'm going to disagree i think, if it was in the brass price bracket i'd want perfection but i feel at sub $600 it's absolutely fine, but i that's just my own standard. Yes it's slowly coming along!
OK, i finally got my J Class. Some thoughts... First, Will's review is spot on. And also first, Startrack couriers - just awful, and funnily enough it took a drivers' strike for me to actually receive my delivery. How weird, while drivers are on strike we actually see an improvement in service. They should do it more often. Metro Hobbies were very helpful, but do you need to use Startrack Metro Hobbies? I won't be ordering online again, far too stressful. The loco is lovely. Nice detail, I appreciate the representation of motion gear between the frames, particularly since the J's boiler sits so high. It's a lovely looking model, really is well done. It will look stunning under a light coat of weathering. Tender uncoupled for storage - this is stupid and annoying. There is no reason for this and no one else does it (that I know of) It's loud, like a groaning tractor. I was wondering if this will settle down as it ran in - nope, not so far. I haven't got mine sound fitted yet, but it's the noisiest loco I own by far. Light are far too bright. This is annoying and makes them unusable. They just look silly. Like you could read by them. Point work. I don't get this. It blasts through complex pointwork with slips and diamonds (and looks fantastic doing it), but derails on the simplest set of Peco long points - not all the time, maybe 20% of the time. This is frustrating because it shorts the whole layout (I don't have blocks yet), but I can't see a reason why it does this. The Eureka R has no problems here, and thats a finicky (albeit stunning) loco - in fact none of my locos have a problem here, and it's an old reliable layout. Maybe the pony truck 'hunts' and this is causing the issue. I think the price is about right, that's what you pay if you want to model Aussie stuff. All in all, I reckon it's pretty damn good.
Thank you Matt! I agree with your thoughts on Startrack there mate! Yeah I really can't see myself pulling it apart very often, it fits in an Auscision blue box with no worries. Agreed with you on the lights, looks like alot people have started putting Taymia x26 over them and it has dulled them down nicely! Yeah right! Perhaps a little more weight is needed over the front trucks? Help guide it a bit more? Still that's not great! Thanks for your message Matt!
Unfortunately that's Chinese manufacturing for you, Marklin are still made in Germany, before every piece of rolling stock leaves the factory, it is put through every single track component and combination of track components. If it comes off the track it gets recalled. I understand the scale of economics doesn't allow for that when a company is building Australian trains, but what is the point of limiting the production run to 1600, then not have all the bugs ironed out before turning them out?
Hey Will, great review of your latest addition to your roster.The engine looks great and from watching your video seems like a dream to operate. Have been subscribed since just before your 1st layout building video
Thank you very much Jack! Oh mate those K’s are going to send me broke! I actually want to get a few of them. Good thing I’ve got a year to save for them! So stay tuned for that! Thanks again!
I've been thinking about getting one myself, I'm still unsure what colour and number at this time but I did have a question, on the website it says you have to tell them what number and colour you want by December this year, does that include payment?
Hello Will, a great review of this model. I personally know the producer and they had big expectations for this model and have delivered it although to be fair a lot of the production and quality control is out of Australian producers control. I am waiting for mine but have seen one in the flesh yesterday and it was a little noisy and had a little bit of trouble pulling up a 1:30 grade with two Tait Trailers and a dummy but removal of the dummy dragging it went away with no problem.
Hello Paul! Thank you very. Yeah i mean over all it's a great model, and i think if there wasn't about to be a lot more locos about to hit stores I would have doubled down and gotten an oil burner! But they seem to have been very popular and have already sold out! Oh right, i didn't know the dummy was the heavy or it was all just a bit much for it?
it will be interesting to see how many get returned. as we had 5 of them running today at my local railway club and 2 are being returned to the dealer with locked up drivetrains ( before they could even get run in) and 2 now have very noisy geartrains after only short running times.
Oh wow! Todd that's not great news to hear about a brand new model, especially that many! Thanks for sharing that with everyone. Let us know how they go!
@@WillJamesRailways Ixion is aware of the problems apparently and has been advising that everybody should fully lubricate their model as per the instructions as some were missed at factory and to check the tightness of all screws in mechanism as some were under tightened and are coming loose to jam up the mechanism.
Great review Will. Ixion have done a great job with this one. I am considering getting one in the future I do hope that they do another run of these J classes in the future. As for the price I 100% agree with you there $595 is not a bad price at all! I'm just glad it's not being released at Trainbuilder or PSM prices!. Look forward to seeing more on this engine.- Nicholas.
Great video, would love to get myself a J class but way out of my budget, may wait for the Ks. Butt I do agree the head lights a bit off putting, and I also noticed the front buffer beam looks a bit strange especially the plates, but oh well, from any reasonable distance it looks great!
Ah there's always the next run (apparently) Yeah the K's are going to make me extra broke, so many good numbers to choose from! Thanks for watching mate.
I was doubly convinced about the Ixion J even before your welcome review. I have been helped with some useful advice in the past few days from people you likely know that convinced me to purchase before they quickly sell out. Your earlier video of the pulling power at this year's Diamond Creek Exhibition was a big part also.. My guess a few reports of low pulling power may be related to something not installed correctly like the DCC tender connection complication that I could do without. Hoping the noise will be reduced with running in or lubrication and not indicative of a design weakness. Good that these are available in many local outlets. Next on my purchase list is the SDS or is it Phoenix D3 models.
Great to hear John! Which one have you gone for? I agree, it does seem to sound like user error rather than model issues. Yeah I guess we'll see how it goes long term. Same here mate! Really keen on the D3 & K's
I'm pretty sure the J class at Noojee is in working order, but just doesn't have permission to run, and not enough track. But having looked at it, it is being regularly maintained, for running condition. I went past there recently on a weekend, and I'm pretty sure it was fired up.
Nice looking locomotive just wondering on the 24" inch minimum radius I have down to an 18" so more than likely not suited to my layout. Pity looks like I'll have to give this one a miss.
@@WillJamesRailways great. I reckon I’ll get number 930 with the silver roof, because it is unique and the same as the one at the national railway museum in port Adelaide.
Good thing they are sold out already or I might buy one. Two complaints about the decoder configuration, the directional lighting, I hate it, real locos can have the front headlight on while it is going backwards. Second is the light starts before the genny! Nice tarps BTW, tea bags like mine?.
Ah Mark, there’s still a few around! Looks like they might even do a second run! Yeah good point I didn’t even think of that, I guess that is fixable in the programming side for DCC? Thanks mate, yeah it was my first shot at the with the tea bags, they need a small touch up but was a lot of fun to make!
Oh mate that's not good to hear! I'd say something is wrong if it's not pulling over level track! I'd contact where you bought it from asap! Let us know how you go!
Yep same as you found noisy and did a bit a lubrication, made no diff, but noise get notice only at high speed step in your vid couldn't really tell mine is more like a wine, anyhow oh run on smaller radius pretty well also compared to what it is recommended for.
I really want Ixion to do well and I am grateful for Vr prototypes, but I must say I am disappointed with the low speed running and the mechanical whine. I cannot get it to run smoothly at very low speed. Hopefully the second run will have some improvements. Thanks for the review.
The low speed and mechanical whine is not an issue with a DCC sound fitment. That low speed running problem is solved with a DCC chip. And with sound on, the whine of course can;t be heard. What remains "a problem" is the tender connector! Anybody have a solution? thanks!
@@wapphigh5250 unfortunately low speeding running is no good, regardless of the fitment of dcc. The whine is most likely a mechanical issue, likely the gears, or the armature not being lubricated correctly. If you were able to gain smooth low speed running at a crawl I'd be keen to k ow which decoder and what settings you've used. I've tried a few and the best result is from a lokpilot. Cheers.
I honestly have never oiled a brand new loco as I usually assume it should be right to go in that respect, and yes it was run in as you’ve said like I do with all my locos.
Trainbuilder have put out expressions of interest for another run of R’s! Best to contact them! Also this was announced in last months news, so be sure to be subscribed so you don’t miss out!
From Ixion? I don’t think so, there has never been a mention of it. I assume someone might start up something for rtr Aus steam in N Scale. But no word yet.
@@WillJamesRailways one of the principal guys behind Ixion is Phil Badger. Phil's early background was as one of the most noted and capable N scale modellers and scratch builders of Australian prototype. On the Ixion website there is a section devoted to Phil's models. The peak would have to be the N scale AD60 Garrats he was involved in making. He hoped to have that made in normal production but the orders and funding was only sufficient for a small run at higher prices. So I think Ixion have the ideal person in Australia to know if an N scale model would be financially viable and able to use the experience gained from the HO J class.
This is an awesome model and beautiful replication of the JClass. I have J549 - it is simply stunning. It is however all let down by that atrocious tender connector. It is simply not good enough. It continues to come apart on the best of track. Over points etc. And what is left - as has been pointed out, is the tender being dragged by the wires. What is the point of such a beautiful effort in reproduction if the model is let down by such a fundamental flaw in the tender/loco design and physical connection point? Obviously Ixion would be aware of this issue. Are they going to recall the model or issue a different hooking mechanism part for all their customers? Frankly if they don't, I feel our models will be lucky to last 12 months before those wires rip out of the plastic ends or snap - rendering this beautiful locomotive useless. Which is such a shame. Has anyone approached the manufacturer for a resolution to this design flaw? Thanks
I don’t believe anyone has! Might be worth contacting them to see if they have a remedy to help out, mine has never come undone, so it could be a factory flaw?
The devil is in the detail and the devil is good here. I know a friend who has Oz trains moulded and made in China. He's been having a tough time of late because those who do his work often need an oversight to keep on track (no pun intended). I like the on track static rolling device, never seen that before.
Leo! Both me and my partner are big fans of your channel, and thank you so much for checking out my video!
The rolling road is super hands for running in locomotives as i don't have a continuous run on my little layout! I certainly recommend getting one! Thank you again for taking the time to watch my video!
That's a really cool engine. Regarding DCC decoder installation, it's actually extremely easy if the unit is equipped with a DCC ready circuit board. Maybe I can see if I can do a how to video one day.
I reckon!
Yeah i think a lot of people would love to see a how to install sound in popular releases!
You’re doing a good job convincing me to buy this model. Just be careful of the electrical pins connecting the loco and tender. I have a eureka r class with the same kind of connection. The drawbar can spring off, leaving the loco and tender only connected by the electrical wires. This can cause the wires to be pulled out of the pin, which is what has happened to my loco. I need to look into getting a new part.
Ah mate I’ve got one to! Yeah something I’m always careful of! Thanks for watching
Have a look at the ‘how to’ video on Ixion’s website or Facebook page, after watching this it took less than 30 seconds to connect the loco to the tender.
@@deanbrookes2609 that video is not good enough. And does not solve the problem... you can follow these instructions and fit the electrical pins all snug (as described) and the tender keeps coming apart. Put simply the "hook spring" arrangement on the physical metal connection just does not cut it. I agree with Will. This is a shocking connection arrangement. IMO!
@@wapphigh5250 Hi, not sure if you meant to send this to me only? Whilst I have made some comments re the J class I don’t recall commenting on the electrical connections? BTW I agree the connections are a bit difficult, I recently bought a Phoenix D3 and they have a great arrangement for the connections, maybe Ixion should take note !
@@wapphigh5250 Apologies I did find an earlier post where I mentioned the video re the engine tender connection - I found this useful and had the connection made reasonably quickly, however I do avoid taking it apart too often as I expect it will loosen with multiple connects
You just convinced me to get a sound equipped coal version. Really looks the goods
I reckon that’s the go Roy!
Wow! This really is a nice model! I’ve seen the thing for myself (a mate of mine got both versions) I quite like the ripe redness of the smoke deflectors and running board ect. I absolutely agree the lights are a bit bright and white, I think if you paint over the LED with a yellow/brownish transparent paint that could work? As for the price It seems alright compared to the previous versions as mentioned. I don’t know if I’ll look into the J class but this should set the precedent for the upcoming D3, (which is becoming more and more tempting for me!) K classes and hopefully more Victorian steamers!
Great review Will! I’m excited to see more stuff like this!
I reckon mate! Yeah a few people have suggested Tamiya x-26 and that should fix it!
Ah man, super keen for the D3 and K's! Thanks heaps for watching!
A good and balanced review, thanks. I got mine yesterday with sound via dccsound and I am very impressed with both the model and the sound project. The loco is a very smooth runner and crawls well at speed step 1. The lights are a bit ‘white’ but with dcc the brightness can be dropped using the ‘dim’ function and I have some tamiya x26 clear orange paint that can be used to make more yellow. As you noted the noise from the mechanism is quite loud, can be heard even with sound on. I contacted Ixion to see if they had any advise for this, seems they have had this complaint from a few others also. They suggested that I should relube, and failing that return it. I will relube and and update. Any other suggestions on reducing the mechanism noise welcome.
Thanks Dean! Thanks for the message! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it!
I've now see a few people pop the x26 on the light and it looks very good!
Let us know how you go!
@@WillJamesRailways Hi Will, after doing a relube (Ixion have done a good job to make it easy to access the mechanism), and running for an hour or so there was no improvement in noise level. So I again contacted Ixion and as I live in Sydney, and Phil from Ixion was coming to Sydney he paid a visit to see/hear the issue. He believes that some of the motors supplied to the factory were faulty and has a few similar cases. He has taken my loco back with him to change the motor and I will PU next week. I’ll give a further update then.
@@deanbrookes2609 thank you for the update Dean!
Just following up. I went to Ixion and they had not been able to assess what was causing the noise in my loco, however it appears to be faulty motors which can be also identified by requiring higher start voltages >5V. Ixion gave me a replacement loco which is very quiet and runs well, it starts moving at around 2V. So I would suggest for you and your viewers that if you have a noisy J class that you should at least make Ixion or where you purchased from aware of the problem then if the problem persists you will be able to get a repair or replacement.
What are the red rectangular panels for on the front of the engine, Will? I've noticed quite a of the engines in your video have them.
They’re smoke detectors Ron! Not sure how effective they are but they look nice none the less!
@@WillJamesRailways 🙂
Beautiful model, looks Amazing especially with the red detailing and smoke gaurds
I agree Dante! Thanks for watching!
They look great, i ordered 1 through dcc sound, looking forward to its arrival this week. You could probably colour the lights with tamiya clear orange ,to make them more golden. Thanks for the review Will.
Awesome news to here John.
I'm thinking that's an excellent idea, thank you very much for the tip!
Hi Will, the train in the video was at Diamond creek, the wagons are mine, the GY's, and GJF's being towed, are weighted in accordance with NMRA standards.
An impressive display at the exhibition.
Did that pre production Ixion J have traction tyres or something not expected in the production models?
@@johnd8892 I believe the only difference to the production model was, dcc chip, we had to blacken the connecting rods, and opaque paint to yellow up the lights.
Thank you very much for that information!
I got the oil burner type, waiting on my preloaded Esu decoder to arrive 🙂 however had a spare 21 pin decoder to get it up and running. Very happy with it after such a long wait.
Very nice! I'm almost tempted to get an oil burner as well, I mean if there wasn't a bunch of other models about to come out!
Great to hear you're enjoying it!
Watched this review a few times and then I've finally ordered the loco, should have it next week :D Another great review Will!
That's excellent to hear! Which one did you go for?
@@WillJamesRailways I got number J519 Coal-Burner DCC sound from Train World
Very nice video Will. J512 might not see main line running however now restrictions have eased again in rural Victoria, more work is been done on J515
Thanks Robbie! Ah bummer, maybe one day we’ll see an SG J!
Very exciting, how far away is 515 now?
That seems to be a break through for Australian model trains in general. The detail and function is good value for money. Compared to the numerous Marklin engines in my collection it is getting up there in terms of the overall package. The noisy motor is a concern, but still you do get what you pay for. The white light is a sign of the times. LEDs were never intended to imitate an incandescent light bulb.
I agree Greg! Thanks for watching!
I have got 2 J's coming, looking forward to them. 515 & 549. Getting the sound fitted from Trainworld too like your's mate.
Ah an excellence pair to have! I think I'd also like 549 if they become available again! Thank you for sharing that!
@@WillJamesRailways anytime mate. Am looking forward to getting my J's soon, And possibly 541 too at some stage. 😀😀
Mine arrived with an intermittent fault in the motion gear, and very rough running at low speed. Ixion have been very helpful so far and it's been sent back to them to be looked at.
Just quickly weighing in on the hauling capacity issue - it is interesting how different people are having very different experiences here. Mine was barely able to haul two passenger cars up the 1 in 30 ramp on my layout. For reference, all my diesels (even something like a T class) can handle at least 5 cars up there with no issues. I'm hoping this is also something repairable, possibly just with a good clean of the wheels.
I reckon it would be worth carefully painting those visible pickups between the drivers wheels too, doesn't look like it would be too hard to do.
My only other thought so far is the marker lights - it's a bit of a shame the front marker lights don't light up, and the rear ones can't display red.
But... as you say, overall great model, and hopefully I see mine back and running again soon!
Oh right! Well it's good they're taking care of it! Hopefully that's an easy fix!
I agree, I reckon painting the pick ups would be an easy job, and i might do it when I get around to fixing the yellow lights and adding coal into the the tender.
Thanks for the feedback mate!
Great review! I think the price is steep specially with no DCC or sound or even smoke. Still on the fence whether to get one or not. And can I say very impressive how you have replied to all 107 comments now that's dedication
Thanks Jordan. I mean if you wanted DCC alone it would be in the $750 bracket, like some upcoming models, let alone the brass stuff which is double again. Now smoke would be an amazing feature, something I'm surprised no Aussie manufacture has gotten on to yet, i mean i'd be happy to pay a premium for it! Might be something we hopefully see sooner rather than later!
haha thanks mate, we i figure if someone has taken the time to watch the video and leave a comment, I would be remiss to not respond! Thanks again for watching!
another excellent review Will!
Thank you!
A terrific presentation, well done Will. I thought it cute to talk about the pulling power of the J, suggest some say it is mediocre and then show a video clip of a J pulling what a thousand wagons. But on a more serious note you and other presenters ask that we SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell. How do we do this if we watch all our youtube on televisions .
Thanks David, yeah that was a pre production model. So I guess I should have put a little note on the video about that.
Good question, when I watch YT on my Tv I think you have to press up and it gives you the option to subscribe if you’re logged in! Otherwise just open it on a phone or computer when you can! Thanks for watching
Thanks for this very nice review. I’m a fellow modeler in the USA and am seriously considering purchasing one of these.
Thank you Bobby! Let us know if you do!
@@WillJamesRailways I purchased two of them from Trainworld! Can't wait for them to arrive here in the US!
I got one myself J519, It really is a beautiful model. Fantastic review mate
Great choice mate! Glad you're enjoying it! You're going to need to build a layout soon! Thanks for watching!
Hi Will just a quick question. In the video you mentioned you got it DCC fitted at Trainworld so what is the process for me sending in a model for DCC fitting? do I have to supply my own decoder or do i buy one from them? How do I organise for them to fit a decoder and how much does it cost ect. As I have a loco that needs DCC fitting. Really hope you can answer my question.- Nicholas.
Hey man, so easy answer. Call them/ email/direct message them.
Im not sure of the cost as I’m sure it varies from model to model. But like I said in this video it was $250 for decoder, speaker and sound files for the J all supplied/bought from them.
@@WillJamesRailways Thanks so much for the reply that answers my question. Thanks.
Easy done! But yeah with world wide chip/component might be a wait! But here’s hoping it’s not!
Very useful for me, I'm getting one shortly. Great review!
Thank Tom! Let us know how you go!
@@WillJamesRailways Hey Will, checking back in with the J class. Got one for Christmas.
It will handle 18" inch radius Setrack no problems. It is a loud runner without sound, but that's not a problem for me. It is a little down on power compared to my VR diesel models from Auscision etc, but it's not the end of the world. It's a very smooth runner, even if it's a tad loud. It's a great model and an excellent purchase.
Great looking and great sounding loco mate 👍
I reckon Peter! Thanks for watching!
Awsome looking model. I seriously wish i could have this but obviously nothing this good comes cheap enough for me haha
I reckon Joel! Ah you pay for quality that's for sure!
WOW I didint know that v/line owned a Steam locomotive! And plus the detail on it is incredible! omg its so cool. I really liked this video thanks for making it!
Which loco do they own? I didn’t know they still did!
Thanks for watching!
@@WillJamesRailways The J Class steam locomotive!. I Saw the orange on the side of the steam loco and I was like "Is that V/Line?" So i searched it up and it is! Sooooo cool.
@@thefunnywatermelon2983 are you talking about 4:20? If you are that’s a separate locomotive. A Y Class Diesel, which is at the rail museum in Williamstown.
@@willtrainvideos Yes im talking about the J Class at 4:20 it was owned by V/Line or V/Line used it
For ages nearly all the ex VR locomotives were just in safe custody of preservation groups, so technically V/Line may have owned many of them. Exceptions were locos like the D2 and the F tank engine in the Newport Railway Museum. These were sold out of service to APM and Sunshine Harvester and gifted to the ARHS.
This might have helped V/Line when in the nineties an R class ran some normally scheduled Geelong school holiday passenger services for driver training purposes. Resulted in fully loaded off peak services for these trains and just paying the normal Geelong fare then. Government liked to have the final say on how steam was used so maintained ownership.
Not really sure when and if that arrangement had changed. From my discussions then with an AMRA who worked for the government as a Tourist Railway Liaison officer to ensure the government got value for the expenditure on tourist railways. Repercussions when they did not occasionally.
None ever got a V/Line livery. Only a joke PSM model of R770 in V/Line.
Hi Will! An Excellent presentation! Keep up the great work. It’s Really good to see more about the Victorian steam locos and learn some facts about them. Keep safe!
Tris 😊
Thank you very much Tris!
Make a video of u just running some trains, I’d love to watch them on the layout thing!
Yeah something I’m toying with (when the rest of it is built) is doing live steams and themed running sessions. But that’s awhile away.
That's a nice looking locomotive. Cheers from the US, :-D
I agree Raymond! Thank you very much for watching!
Hi Will great review a potential fix for the white headlight and markers could be as follows borrowed from Marcus Ammann's Main North Site it was a fix for white marker lights on the Eureka CPH models
"Coat the Marker Lights with Tamiya Acrylic Clear Orange X-26 paint, to eliminate the blue tinge of the Whites. It won’t affect the colour of the Red Markers".
Thanks!
That is an awesome suggestion, thank you very much for sharing it! I reckon I'll do that!
No worries mate 👍
Excellent video Will! What a lovely model! Price is great for beginners, but sadly they'll surely be hard to come across for new people to the hobby in the future.
Thanks Jonathan! I agree there, lets hope the do another run! Looks like majority have sold out now.
Hi Will, yes l have purchased a J Class 525, as you know l live in the United States, so l hope l get it before end November. It would have been nice with DCC sound, hopefully l will be able to find a place that l can purchase the right sound files at fit it myself, cheers mate.
DCC sound can email you a sound project if you have a decoder and a lokprogramer they just require the serial number of the decoder as the project is locked to the decoder
@@KalingoJunction thanks very much for the info.
Fantastic to hear Adam! I reckon that's something that you could certainly get happening over there!
With the discussion of smoke units, people planning on going to the effort and expense of finding one that may fit might also check with clubs with club layouts.
My understanding is that some clubs ban smoke units being used.
This is due to them finding the vaporised oil used for smoke settles on the track and scenery leaving an undesirable oily deposit. Even sixty years ago some smoke units left oil drift on loco bodies.
Luckily with DCC the smoke units usually now fitted can be turned off as I understand.
That's correct John, I know my club let you run them. As there are now even diesel locos coming fitted with 'working' exhausts.
But yes, like you said on the DCC models you can just switch it off!
In terms of the un-numbered sets, is that the only way to get number plates?
and also should i buy myself one
I believe so! I reckon it’s a nice model in the collection!
Yet again Will great info from and video from you, can't wait until I have mine at home
Thank you very much Andrew!
The warm headlight was expected over thst white headlight. Still keen for when I get my DCC Sound fitted J class. 😛
Nice!
Being from NSW I don't know much about the J class but that looks like a nice model and well worth it. Trainworld in Melbourne is a great shop. I noticed your scenery has come along very nicely. It looks good. 👍
I do believe they made it over the border (However on the broad gauge into southern NSW)
Ah the team at Trainworld are the best! They make it very easy to keep spending money there!
Thanks! it's slowly coming along! Ill give a full update soon. Thank you very much for watching!
How long before Train World offer a smoke feature?
They already get enough of my money! Haha also I hope it’s soon.
James I have a question do you know what the length is between a SAR 600 series and a 900 series I would be really grateful if you could let me know thanks Damien
Hello Damien. As in the prototype type or the upcoming model?
- Will.
@@WillJamesRailways the upcoming please
@@MrMontrose1967 Ah right! Not sure at the moment! Ill need to get my hands on both! Which I hope I can!
@@WillJamesRailways appreciated
I agree about the colour temperature of the lights and also the headlight is pointing up at the trees, hopefully it can be adjusted. I noticed some other little flaws as well and I think that, for such a high price, it should be perfect. Apart from those little niggles it looks terrific and the sounds are good too. Your layout is looking good too. 😊
Yes, i have noticed it's a big high, i might have nocked it, as it's just has pushed back down.
I'm going to disagree i think, if it was in the brass price bracket i'd want perfection but i feel at sub $600 it's absolutely fine, but i that's just my own standard.
Yes it's slowly coming along!
Missed the first run however I will be getting J549 from their second run when it arrives in May 2023.
Excellent to hear!
I have a DB150 set as the booster, track only bus+DCS5I that I use as the main bass station± accessory bus.
OK, i finally got my J Class. Some thoughts...
First, Will's review is spot on.
And also first, Startrack couriers - just awful, and funnily enough it took a drivers' strike for me to actually receive my delivery. How weird, while drivers are on strike we actually see an improvement in service. They should do it more often. Metro Hobbies were very helpful, but do you need to use Startrack Metro Hobbies? I won't be ordering online again, far too stressful.
The loco is lovely. Nice detail, I appreciate the representation of motion gear between the frames, particularly since the J's boiler sits so high. It's a lovely looking model, really is well done. It will look stunning under a light coat of weathering.
Tender uncoupled for storage - this is stupid and annoying. There is no reason for this and no one else does it (that I know of)
It's loud, like a groaning tractor. I was wondering if this will settle down as it ran in - nope, not so far. I haven't got mine sound fitted yet, but it's the noisiest loco I own by far.
Light are far too bright. This is annoying and makes them unusable. They just look silly. Like you could read by them.
Point work. I don't get this. It blasts through complex pointwork with slips and diamonds (and looks fantastic doing it), but derails on the simplest set of Peco long points - not all the time, maybe 20% of the time. This is frustrating because it shorts the whole layout (I don't have blocks yet), but I can't see a reason why it does this. The Eureka R has no problems here, and thats a finicky (albeit stunning) loco - in fact none of my locos have a problem here, and it's an old reliable layout. Maybe the pony truck 'hunts' and this is causing the issue.
I think the price is about right, that's what you pay if you want to model Aussie stuff. All in all, I reckon it's pretty damn good.
Thank you Matt!
I agree with your thoughts on Startrack there mate!
Yeah I really can't see myself pulling it apart very often, it fits in an Auscision blue box with no worries.
Agreed with you on the lights, looks like alot people have started putting Taymia x26 over them and it has dulled them down nicely!
Yeah right! Perhaps a little more weight is needed over the front trucks? Help guide it a bit more? Still that's not great!
Thanks for your message Matt!
Unfortunately that's Chinese manufacturing for you, Marklin are still made in Germany, before every piece of rolling stock leaves the factory, it is put through every single track component and combination of track components. If it comes off the track it gets recalled. I understand the scale of economics doesn't allow for that when a company is building Australian trains, but what is the point of limiting the production run to 1600, then not have all the bugs ironed out before turning them out?
Hey Will, great review of your latest addition to your roster.The engine looks great and from watching your video seems like a dream to operate. Have been subscribed since just before your 1st layout building video
Thank you Allan! Yeah it's a really nice addition to the collection! Thank you very much for watching, I really appreciate it!
Might have to see if I can get a sound decoder fitted to my Trainbuilder brass model!
Now that sounds like an excellent plan!
Hey will, nice video mate, I was wondering if you were gonna get a pheonix reproductions K class loco? Great video as always cheers
Thank you very much Jack!
Oh mate those K’s are going to send me broke! I actually want to get a few of them. Good thing I’ve got a year to save for them! So stay tuned for that! Thanks again!
I've been thinking about getting one myself, I'm still unsure what colour and number at this time but I did have a question, on the website it says you have to tell them what number and colour you want by December this year, does that include payment?
Hello Will, a great review of this model. I personally know the producer and they had big expectations for this model and have delivered it although to be fair a lot of the production and quality control is out of Australian producers control. I am waiting for mine but have seen one in the flesh yesterday and it was a little noisy and had a little bit of trouble pulling up a 1:30 grade with two Tait Trailers and a dummy but removal of the dummy dragging it went away with no problem.
Hello Paul! Thank you very. Yeah i mean over all it's a great model, and i think if there wasn't about to be a lot more locos about to hit stores I would have doubled down and gotten an oil burner! But they seem to have been very popular and have already sold out!
Oh right, i didn't know the dummy was the heavy or it was all just a bit much for it?
I gather the head lamp is easy to bend upwards?
Yeah, I’ve since pushed it back down and it’s fine, I know it’s a pretty common issue!
it will be interesting to see how many get returned. as we had 5 of them running today at my local railway club and 2 are being returned to the dealer with locked up drivetrains ( before they could even get run in) and 2 now have very noisy geartrains after only short running times.
Oh wow! Todd that's not great news to hear about a brand new model, especially that many! Thanks for sharing that with everyone. Let us know how they go!
@@WillJamesRailways Ixion is aware of the problems apparently and has been advising that everybody should fully lubricate their model as per the instructions as some were missed at factory and to check the tightness of all screws in mechanism as some were under tightened and are coming loose to jam up the mechanism.
Excellent video as usual! Thanks!
Thank you mate!
Great video as always. Thanks
Thank you very much!
Mine is currently stuck with StarTrack somewhere between Dandenong and Tullamarine with a delivery date of last Tuesday. Here's hoping.
Ah mate that's rough as! Hopefully it comes quickly!
Great review Will. Ixion have done a great job with this one. I am considering getting one in the future I do hope that they do another run of these J classes in the future. As for the price I 100% agree with you there $595 is not a bad price at all! I'm just glad it's not being released at Trainbuilder or PSM prices!. Look forward to seeing more on this engine.- Nicholas.
Thank you Nicholas! I reckon they'll do another run, as this one seems to have sold extremely well!
Great video, would love to get myself a J class but way out of my budget, may wait for the Ks. Butt I do agree the head lights a bit off putting, and I also noticed the front buffer beam looks a bit strange especially the plates, but oh well, from any reasonable distance it looks great!
Ah there's always the next run (apparently) Yeah the K's are going to make me extra broke, so many good numbers to choose from!
Thanks for watching mate.
I love j549 it’s a train I have seen and rode on in real life
Excellent to hear!
Still loving these videos Will.
Do you do your own weathering?
If you do, that is my video request on your method 👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you very much Darren! I do! I'm still practicing but it's slowly improving!
Ah i reckon that's something i can certainly make in the future!
I was doubly convinced about the Ixion J even before your welcome review.
I have been helped with some useful advice in the past few days from people you likely know that convinced me to purchase before they quickly sell out.
Your earlier video of the pulling power at this year's Diamond Creek Exhibition was a big part also.. My guess a few reports of low pulling power may be related to something not installed correctly like the DCC tender connection complication that I could do without.
Hoping the noise will be reduced with running in or lubrication and not indicative of a design weakness.
Good that these are available in many local outlets.
Next on my purchase list is the SDS or is it Phoenix D3 models.
Great to hear John! Which one have you gone for?
I agree, it does seem to sound like user error rather than model issues.
Yeah I guess we'll see how it goes long term.
Same here mate! Really keen on the D3 & K's
@@WillJamesRailways 500 and 541 so doubly convinced.
I'm pretty sure the J class at Noojee is in working order, but just doesn't have permission to run, and not enough track. But having looked at it, it is being regularly maintained, for running condition. I went past there recently on a weekend, and I'm pretty sure it was fired up.
Unfortunately it’s not, they just light the fire in the smoke box and from what I’ve been told it’s doing damage.
@@WillJamesRailways That's unfortunate. I know that the person looking after it, has been going around keeping all the part of it oiled.
Oh, great vdeo once again. You are doing a top job!
Thank you very much Peter!
Nice looking locomotive just wondering on the 24" inch minimum radius I have down to an 18" so more than likely not suited to my layout. Pity looks like I'll have to give this one a miss.
Ah I see Mat, yeah i think if you wanted to run it on something that tight, you'd need to extend the link pins and it might!
@@WillJamesRailways haha yeah I think it might be best I not mess with it
A very nice review. Do you reckon you will grab a 930 class from trainorama?
Thank you a Cody! Yes I have been meaning to and keep forgetting about it!
@@WillJamesRailways great. I reckon I’ll get number 930 with the silver roof, because it is unique and the same as the one at the national railway museum in port Adelaide.
Good thing they are sold out already or I might buy one. Two complaints about the decoder configuration, the directional lighting, I hate it, real locos can have the front headlight on while it is going backwards. Second is the light starts before the genny! Nice tarps BTW, tea bags like mine?.
Ah Mark, there’s still a few around! Looks like they might even do a second run!
Yeah good point I didn’t even think of that, I guess that is fixable in the programming side for DCC?
Thanks mate, yeah it was my first shot at the with the tea bags, they need a small touch up but was a lot of fun to make!
@@WillJamesRailways yes, decoders can be programmed to leave either or both lights on irrelevant of direction.
My J class runs very noisey and can’t pull a train over a meter on level track, should I be concerned or is this the expected performance?
Oh mate that's not good to hear! I'd say something is wrong if it's not pulling over level track! I'd contact where you bought it from asap! Let us know how you go!
Yep same as you found noisy and did a bit a lubrication, made no diff, but noise get notice only at high speed step in your vid couldn't really tell mine is more like a wine, anyhow oh run on smaller radius pretty well also compared to what it is recommended for.
I see it's seems to be pretty much all of us having it being a loud runner, which is a bummer! How tight of a radius have you put it through?
@@WillJamesRailways Set Track builder I am, 2nd slowly, and 3rd and 4th runs fine with no issues
Lovely model
I agree Jade! Thanks for watching!
I really want Ixion to do well and I am grateful for Vr prototypes, but I must say I am disappointed with the low speed running and the mechanical whine. I cannot get it to run smoothly at very low speed. Hopefully the second run will have some improvements. Thanks for the review.
Totally agree there mate! I wonder if something like a keep alive (at least for DCC) would help fix it? Thanks for watching!
The low speed and mechanical whine is not an issue with a DCC sound fitment. That low speed running problem is solved with a DCC chip. And with sound on, the whine of course can;t be heard. What remains "a problem" is the tender connector! Anybody have a solution? thanks!
@@wapphigh5250 unfortunately low speeding running is no good, regardless of the fitment of dcc. The whine is most likely a mechanical issue, likely the gears, or the armature not being lubricated correctly.
If you were able to gain smooth low speed running at a crawl I'd be keen to k ow which decoder and what settings you've used. I've tried a few and the best result is from a lokpilot. Cheers.
Got 549 coming love a video on fitting sound chip and speaker
An excellent choice!
@@WillJamesRailways Trainword have run out of sound chips!!!! Now there is a surprise!
Did you oil the model and run it in for at least 30 minutes each way
I honestly have never oiled a brand new loco as I usually assume it should be right to go in that respect, and yes it was run in as you’ve said like I do with all my locos.
Where can I get a R class in HO scale
Trainbuilder have put out expressions of interest for another run of R’s! Best to contact them!
Also this was announced in last months news, so be sure to be subscribed so you don’t miss out!
very nice model
Agreed!
Man if i have thought about buying one of these but all my locos are 1.76 😭 this would be so tiny compared to my class 37
Ah no good, although I mean it wouldn't be that different!
Good job.
Thanks Miles!
Will there be N scale loco's to come?
From Ixion? I don’t think so, there has never been a mention of it.
I assume someone might start up something for rtr Aus steam in N Scale. But no word yet.
@@WillJamesRailways one of the principal guys behind Ixion is Phil Badger. Phil's early background was as one of the most noted and capable N scale modellers and scratch builders of Australian prototype. On the Ixion website there is a section devoted to Phil's models. The peak would have to be the N scale AD60 Garrats he was involved in making. He hoped to have that made in normal production but the orders and funding was only sufficient for a small run at higher prices.
So I think Ixion have the ideal person in Australia to know if an N scale model would be financially viable and able to use the experience gained from the HO J class.
I feel like I gotta have one already
Might want to move quickly on that! A lot of places have sold out! Thank for watching!
This is an awesome model and beautiful replication of the JClass. I have J549 - it is simply stunning. It is however all let down by that atrocious tender connector. It is simply not good enough. It continues to come apart on the best of track. Over points etc. And what is left - as has been pointed out, is the tender being dragged by the wires. What is the point of such a beautiful effort in reproduction if the model is let down by such a fundamental flaw in the tender/loco design and physical connection point? Obviously Ixion would be aware of this issue. Are they going to recall the model or issue a different hooking mechanism part for all their customers? Frankly if they don't, I feel our models will be lucky to last 12 months before those wires rip out of the plastic ends or snap - rendering this beautiful locomotive useless. Which is such a shame. Has anyone approached the manufacturer for a resolution to this design flaw? Thanks
I don’t believe anyone has! Might be worth contacting them to see if they have a remedy to help out, mine has never come undone, so it could be a factory flaw?
Does anyone know where I can by a DCC sound chip with DCC Sounds *authentic* file?!!! Anyone?!!!
I would assume, DCC Sound themselves when stock is available again? But that might be awhile away with current shortages.
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Need to check your spelling in regards to the word brakes,my daughter writes it like that in our workshop booking diary
Yeah Ill keep it in mind to double check words. Sorry I struggle a lot with writing. I’ll keep trying harder!