RBE Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Yes I think it came out after you left. I now have until the end January before Pontefract. Should be enough time to sort any issues.I also need to address how the layout will run as it will be pretty complex fitting the trains in the fiddle yards and arranging which roads to route trains into as the day goes on. Edited September 18, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Hi Cav, the blue 56 is spot on and the video of the HST departing whilst the 56 passes the other way looks smart. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Cheers Simon. Would have been better if the HST had not stuttered on the stupid peco points as it entered the fiddle. Those are something else that I need to address. The Dapol locos have issues with them whereas the Farish seem ok with them. Must be something to do with wheel profiles. Edited September 17, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Cheers Simon. Would have been better if the HST had not stuttered on the stupid peco points as it entered the fiddle. Those are something else that I need to address. The Dapol locos have issues with them whereas the Farish seem ok with them. Must be something to do with wheel profiles. I have had a Farish 37 play up on points but the back to backs were all out. Seems strange, I use code 55 on Dallam as you know and no stock stalls on them and all run through the ones on the main with no issues. I do have issues with dead frogs on a couple in the fiddleyard area though which should be resolved once they are motorised with switches to energise the frog. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Hi Simon. It's not stuttering by losing power its by shorting out for a fraction of a second I think. The points are insulfrog ones so I didn't bother or want to have to deal with frog switching really so wired the whole thing up live, however the insulated rails at the frog are so close together that the wheel tread can cross the 2 and thus short out. This tends to mainly only happen with the Dapol ones though so I suspect that the Dapol treads are flatter so short across more readily, only a theory though as I haven't looked closely at both treads to compare. Needless to say I need to isolate the frogs a little I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Superb videos Cav, loving the Grid action! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Cheers Alex. Sorry you didn't get one of your favs but the 60 was one of the problem locos on the day so didn't get to run which was dissappointing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Cracking layout and videos Cav. How did the MK2 coaches run? Christian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Cheers Christian. Yes the Mk2s ran well. 47550 did a sterling job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Another vid from the weekend. This time 56010 heads to Drakelow while and HST arrives with a service to Newcastle. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted September 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2017 Where's that back scene from Cav? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Its an ID one bud. Can't remember which though so would have to look it up. It wasn't the one I ordered but turned out ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Disaster struck this week when the cat got locked in the workshop over night! Luckily the layout was still packed up following Lichfield so no damage to boards however the brewery, which has to be removed to pack away the boards, hasn't fared so well. The cat knocked it off of my workbench and then used it as a litter tray as it fell upside down on the floor. I was not very amused. The roof is trashed and the walls are soggy with cat pee, I don't know what Burton beer tastes like but I'm sure that it's better than Cat Pi$$! Edited October 6, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 37058 Posted October 31, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2017 Cav This is a real damn shame! I know what job my size 10 would have had that night Looking forward to more updates soon... Cheers Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 however the brewery, which has to be removed to pack away the boards, hasn't fared so well. The cat knocked it off of my workbench and then used it as a litter tray as it fell upside down on the floor. Must have been the Coors brewery, I've always thought their beer was cats pee . . . G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Haha yes indeed. Anyway the smell has subsided now and the brewery dried out meaning that is is repairable. Luckily. I am currently on a bit of a hiatus as the mojo was hit a bit hard after the incident. I will be hitting the layout again this month, first up will be getting all of the locos running properly as there were far too many none runners at the Lichfield show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 37058 Posted October 31, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2017 Haha yes indeed. Anyway the smell has subsided now and the brewery dried out meaning that is is repairable. Luckily. I am currently on a bit of a hiatus as the mojo was hit a bit hard after the incident. I will be hitting the layout again this month, first up will be getting all of the locos running properly as there were far too many none runners at the Lichfield show. Looking forward to it mate and get that MOJO back Yes, I have a few of the new DCC ready 47 chassis to work on. Adding extra pickups will be one of the jobs. Cheers Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Haha yes indeed. Anyway the smell has subsided now and the brewery dried out meaning that is is repairable. Luckily. I am currently on a bit of a hiatus as the mojo was hit a bit hard after the incident. I will be hitting the layout again this month, first up will be getting all of the locos running properly as there were far too many none runners at the Lichfield show. Must be the quickest modelling session to get the mojo back. I make it that you had 1 hour 44 minutes to play with layout before the end of the month........... Or was there spooky goings on in Chesterfield last night and you are now in ground hog day........... Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 BoT will be at the Pontrfract show this weekend. It still has work to be done but all of the teething troubles from Lichfield have been sorted. If you're there pop over and say hi. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hi Cav, I am sure you will have a great time at Pontefract with BoT, look forward to seeing some more video clips. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Cheers Simon. I'm sure I will. The mojo has been pretty bad over the past year to be honest but getting things sorted for this show has given new imputus. Really enjoying getting back to it. I have also confirmed BoT for DEMU this year which will certainly be a homecoming for the layout! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted January 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hi. Can, Good luck with Pontefract. I won't be able to make the show sadly, but definitely looking forward to seeing it at DEMU Showcase. Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thanks Ben. Will be good to see you at DEMU! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 BoT will be at the Pontrfract show this weekend. It still has work to be done but all of the teething troubles from Lichfield have been sorted. If you're there pop over and say hi. Up at Kendal MREX (27 minutes on VT via the WCML) this weekend Will be good to see at the DEMU unless anything planned before June? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted January 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hi Cav Glad to hear that Guy and John have roped you in for DEMU's Showcase - it will be good to see it in its home town! Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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