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Again, you've managed to set the scene perfectly. No mistaking where this is representing.

Again, you've managed to set the scene perfectly. No mistaking where this is representing.

Cheers , much appreciated . Its the first layout I've built in 25 years . Although it's been built a few years now but there's always bits to alter or add , as I'm sure you know!

If I may, I would comment that the headcode and marker lights appear very bright. This is something I experienced with Loksound chips and their default settings. I managed to address the issue by seeking peoples guidance on this forum, if you are interested the attached link takes you to the discussion and provides dimming solutions for V3.5 and V4 chips. I have applied these to my fleet and in my opinion the changes make a big improvement.

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/117575-dimming-headcode-lighting-with-loksound-v4/

Hi . Thanks for that . Yes , I agree , they are way too bright. I have adjusted some on a friends loksound programmer. I'm tending to do them as I fit them with ESU power pack (makes them run like a dream !) and double dumbo speaker . 421 hasn't been through the works yet!

Hi Meanach. 

 

Just found your blog. Great stuff superb scenic's and stock. Certainly brings back memories of Scotland in the late 80s.

 

Cheers Peter.

Hi Meanach. 

 

Just found your blog. Great stuff superb scenic's and stock. Certainly brings back memories of Scotland in the late 80s.

 

Cheers Peter.

 

Hi Peter . I think that's what it's all about for us modern image people . Bringing back a slice of the bashing days that are long gone... although wait a minute... large logo 37/4s on the Cumbrian coast !?! Hmm... ha ha

As always, superb stuff.

 

Great memories from those days...my head is infilling the sound to your pics!

 

Can we see some more of the layout? Modelling is spot on

Hi Peter . I think that's what it's all about for us modern image people . Bringing back a slice of the bashing days that are long gone... although wait a minute... large logo 37/4s on the Cumbrian coast !?! Hmm... ha ha

Who would have thought 37/4s back hauling passenger trains. I got them in when I was over this time last year. We had a good day out but it wasn't the Scottish Highlands. I had some good trips back in the day.

Who would have thought 37/4s back hauling passenger trains. I got them in when I was over this time last year. We had a good day out but it wasn't the Scottish Highlands. I had some good trips back in the day.

. Your layout always makes me feel nostalgic . I spent many days when I was 15 /16/17 years of age bashing 20s on the Derby - Llandudno then off for a spin on the coast behind some n.b ped or duff or tractor . Even had 47323 dragging a dead DMU down the Blaenau line once .

. Your layout always makes me feel nostalgic . I spent many days when I was 15 /16/17 years of age bashing 20s on the Derby - Llandudno then off for a spin on the coast behind some n.b ped or duff or tractor . Even had 47323 dragging a dead DMU down the Blaenau line once .

I only actually did the coast a few times, one of those places I always planned to do more of  but never actually  did as much as I wanted. 

If you have any pics from back then feel free to add them to my layout thread.