Just had a lovely green class 45 Peak (chipped) from Digitrains and the service was great! Also asked them about a chipped Jinty and they said no problem. Sorry can't remember the quote but it didn't seem bad at all. Currently saving my pocket money to get one  .
Good luck with whichever you choose 

Chipped Jinty arrived from Digitrains and looks and runs beautifully 

All these chips are making me feel hungry. Pizza anyone ?

Quote from: Jerry Howlett on January 19, 2012, 03:38:00 PM
All these chips are making me feel hungry. Pizza anyone ?

Calzone per favore

I love Jinties (Jintys ) as I was born in Wolverton and the carriage works shunter was a Jinty (singular)

Sorry to be dense, but is this just a one-stop order with Digitrains?  The way I read their web site was as if you needed to buy a loco, run it in yourself on DC, then send it to them to convert.

I like the idea of a gronk, but I don't think I'm ready yet to wield a soldering iron on a model I've just paid top dollar for new...

After talking to one of the chaps at Digitrains I got the impression that I could buy the loco from them and they would chip it and then I could collect it,perhaps I've got it wrong.I had hoped that if I do that and collect a loco it would have been tested first so I wouldn't have any hassle having to send a faulty loco back..

The situation I've got at the moment is I've a decoder and Digi-hat coming from DCC supplies with the intention of fitting them to the starter set 0-6-0 loco I've got, to get my hand in so to speak.If my decoder fitting doesn't let the smoke out I'd like to chip some diesel locos that don't come DCC ready.
I've also got an unused Bachmann six pin decoder that I want to get another diesel to fit it in.

All being well I should have the majority of my track laid by this weekend and it's my birthday next week so I might have spare funds to get something I want.

Allan

Hi tim-pelican. Yes it is a one stop shop. They will supply the loco, chip it and test it before posting it out to you. Both the Jinty and class 45 "peak" thay have done for me run great. They will also chip one of your existing locos for you if you wish. I suggest you give them a call, I found them to be most helpful. By the way they charged me £51.20 for the Jinty which is cheaper than Hattons 

Somewhat low on funds at the moment, but when I get to the point of loco shopping, I'll be sure to call.  Thanks for the info!

I got a TCS Z2 small decoder and Digihat ready for converting a Jinty.

Called at Digitrains today and picked the Jinty up, last one in stock, also decided to get the Tornado but changed my mind on the way there because of my poor luck with steam locos and got a Class 47 diesel instead courtesy of early birthday money from SWMBO . Splurged out on a green Class 37 as well so I'm now skint but happy.

I've got a Bachmann and a Digitrax decoder for the diesels,so I'll be able to see if I notice any difference in running.

Allan

Jinty, class 47, class 37 and almost a Tornado - you certainly have good taste Allan 
Good luck chipping the Jinty. Just watching mine with a rake of 16t mineral wagons at the minute, she's a lovely little runner! Tried her with 10 mk1 carriages last night and she pulled them no problem