westerner Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Nice to see the wide spacing, rom for lorries and carts to turn in the goods yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I presume you'll have a 14xx and autocoach? A typical GWR branch line train Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2017 Alan, not even sure where the roads are yet!! Well, apart from the one over the bridge to the fiddle yard. Once I've got the track set, I'll start marking them up, I've a few ideas.. You mean a 48xx.. They didn't renumber the 14xx until 1946 (I think) so too post war for me. I'd like one of the new ones, but the budget won't reach that far at the moment. I've an Airfix one that's had some 'upgrades' but it's not DCC and I'm not sure I can be bothered to convert it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 10, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) Loop re-laid, with wire! Having never had, used, or played with a slip before I was worried about connecting it up. Then even more so when I realised there was 4 wires coming off it! No need to be worried, 2 feed wires, 2 frog wires. Straight into the Cobalt, simple. As before was motor was reversed, so I had to switch the input. Still REALLY loving wiring for DCC, so simple! And that's something off the bucket list, I have a slip on my layout So the Mogul idles on the platform road while waiting for the morning goods to enter the loop. The Brewery location at the back gives good access to the loading dock, giving me reason for open wagons of sacks, barrels etc. I think next I need to sort the boards for the back scene, then I can see where things need to sit before laying the rest of the track.. Edited January 27, 2018 by sjrixon 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Alan, not even sure where the roads are yet!! Well, apart from the one over the bridge to the fiddle yard. Once I've got the track set, I'll start marking them up, I've a few ideas.. You mean a 48xx.. They didn't renumber the 14xx until 1946 (I think) so too post war for me. I'd like one of the new ones, but the budget won't reach that far at the moment. I've an Airfix one that's had some 'upgrades' but it's not DCC and I'm not sure I can be bothered to convert it. https://railsofsheffield.com/railroad-gwr-0-4-2t-4837-class-14xx-2017-range-r3589-Hornby-railroad-JJJA32461.aspx Here's a link to the future release of a 48xx that doesn't cost the earth. It's only Hornby Railroad I'm afraid, but I'm sure it can be easily detailed and certainly I'll try and get one to be repainted into BR lined green for my upcoming layout. Like how the coffee tin made it into the photo (an absolute essential for modellers) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 11, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2017 That's a good price, I wonder how much will change with the chassis? They can't still have the traction tires on the middle set? My airfix body is half way though conversion, so I'd buy it just to donate the chassis. Those new coffee pots are brilliant! I've been collecting them and they've all got loads of handy bits in, mostly grass and scatter. That one had just made it out of the kitchen and was destined to hold some tools. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdare Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hi I've been keeping an eye on your progress so far and it looks as if you have the makings of a great little layout here, I will be particularly interested in seeing how the scenic side develops as that often makes or breaks these little branchline stations, the finer details always take time and that's one of the things I seem short of. I'm looking forward to your future updates. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 13, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Thanks for all the likes and comments... I went to the Basingstoke show at the weekend, came back all fired up to do some more on the Layout, but I have kids I have to say what a great show, about the right size for a couple of hours entertainment. They loaned me a step for my daughter and all the layouts had good barriers to keep little fingers away. Well done! On the layout I sorted the fiddle yard surround and this means I could add the sockets for the baseboard joints. I'm about to start on the backboard so I needed to separate each baseboard to attach them, and before this my bus wire was still a solid length! So under I had to go to cut it and add the connectors. Added some foam for any runaways! Edited January 27, 2018 by sjrixon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Yes, I remember many years ago (early 2000s) I had to use a stand, but when I went to Warley one year I found I no longer needed one! I expect your daughter will soon not need a stand. Just out of interest, do you remember which model shop you go that three-way insulfrog point from? I could do with one for my layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 13, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2017 She is only 3, so will be a while! The point was from www.track-shack.com, great service, good postage costs.. Just ordered a few bags of ballast from them.. That's the electrofrog version, don't forget if you go that way it needs two switches too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 13, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Something else I've never really done properly is painting the track. I painted the side of the rails, but not the whole track. So as test I've put some track on some OSB with cork and given it a quick spray. The unpainted track is there for comparison. I now need to paint up the rails, clean it up and it's ready for some test ballasting. Edited January 27, 2018 by sjrixon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 15, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) Some feedback please... I've obviously put this on cork to get a nice edge to it.. But, I think it's too wide? It took a lot of ballast to get over the edge and down. I also think I may have gone too heigh with the ballast, it wants so show more of the gap to the rail? (You might not be able to see that in this picture. But this one is better.. (Not a lot and still wet) Edited January 27, 2018 by sjrixon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I don't think its too wide. On my layout there is a bridge (I'll try and get a picture later) which has an incline on both sides, and the cork used on that was about the same width. But if you don't think it's adequate you could maybe cut the cork with a penknife so it's the same width as the track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 18, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Some more progress on the track laying.. They bay has been installed, which was another baseboard joint so took a long while to all get lined up. Then a little bit of card and tape I've mocked up what could be a dairy for the siding. There is a low relief building at the end, with another build and roof for the actual siding. This means the other siding is also in, the cattle trucks shows where the dock would be. All this is wired and tested, so actually quite a lot of progress! I've just the one point into the main yard to complete now, then I think I need to get my panel working and play trains for a bit. Edited January 27, 2018 by sjrixon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I intend to resolve the problem of baseboard joints by with my future layout only having one between the viewing area and the fiddle yard. Do you intend for your layout to be portable and able to be exhibited? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted March 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) A quick tip with ballast, lay a section of masking tape next to the area to be done so you have a nice prototypical smooth edge. Personally I find ballasting so boring, but use a proses (I think) ballast gadget. Ballast goes in the hopper and you drag it along the track and only add the amount to sleeper height. Similar to the one I use: http://www.hattons.co.uk/40533/Proses_BS_HO_01_Proses_BS_HO_01_HO_OO_Scale_Ballast_Spreader/StockDetail.aspx?gclid=CJ6d6dzD39ICFcsV0wodKrYK3A Hope that helps Edited March 18, 2017 by Neal Ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 18, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2017 Liam. No, this layout wont go anywhere. But I built it in sections so I can move it, should we move house etc. It has also enabled me to get behind to install the backboards and I flipped each board to tidy the wiring and install a couple of motors that were a bit tight. Neal, I like the tape idea, that makes a lot of sense. The hopper looks interesting, but for such a small layout I'm not sure I can justify more expense! I've already spent so much, so quickly! Small pot, couple of brushes. I've also bought some ballast magic, that should make life easier. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2017 Morning, Scott. If I can add my tuppence ha'penny regarding ballasting. Just take your time. When ballasting I will do so in short sections taking time to tamp the ballast( N gauge) down to the level of the sleepers making sure no ballast is on top of the sleepers. I also look from the side as I like to see the gap between the bottom of the rail and the top of the sleepers. This is my Code 75 PECO track. Rob 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 21, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2017 Rob, very well done! I need to take more time and really pat the ballast down, you have got clear space between the top of the ballast and the sleeper, much better. Might need another test! With the first 3 sidings properly completed I had a little play. I use engine driver on an Android phone to control the locos, you can swipe the screen to get access to the routes or points. This has been working quite well when I just had the fiddle yard, flick, select line 1, flick drive train. But shunting trucks in and out of siding's I found restrictive. I didn't like the swipe to have to change the points. I've now dug out an old Android tablet that I can use as a control panel. However, setting up panel pro isn't quite as easy as I thought it might be! I've now got a rough placement of points on a background of the layout diagram. It needs a lot of work, but, I can now use the touch screen of the tablet to change points while holding the phone to drive the train. Ultimately it needs some kind of 'holder' to sit on the front of the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Rob, very well done! I need to take more time and really pat the ballast down, you have got clear space between the top of the ballast and the sleeper, much better. Might need another test! With the first 3 sidings properly completed I had a little play. I use engine driver on an Android phone to control the locos, you can swipe the screen to get access to the routes or points. This has been working quite well when I just had the fiddle yard, flick, select line 1, flick drive train. But shunting trucks in and out of siding's I found restrictive. I didn't like the swipe to have to change the points. I've now dug out an old Android tablet that I can use as a control panel. However, setting up panel pro isn't quite as easy as I thought it might be! I've now got a rough placement of points on a background of the layout diagram. It needs a lot of work, but, I can now use the touch screen of the tablet to change points while holding the phone to drive the train. Ultimately it needs some kind of 'holder' to sit on the front of the layout. It might be a bit odd, but you could use an old music stand to hold up the tablet/phone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 21, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2017 Well Liam, that's basically what I need to build on the front of the layout! But that will need to wait as I don't want to do the fascia yet. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pN0MuzWToy1Pzj64Qe_VhqEg0tnmVpcrEXsEsfA5gStNpjnEzczJaKWXOpHCrAOz1KWJxBxZKi3kFpoxaOMg0yy_fgas-DiDyW2n0milrzWEuWiEaOvzMMIVv3amoDH9iwlIUwaYG_maGtoEAWHjeQ9zzmcfAl3v19cJvmFgxK7JoFwK20ajT-J1fgfl1Zw_C9TgGwK3XDfngMpRlVyd4nyEruS3V_FUFNo1n7a0DnYTLf6K6vThvL_3dxy3xbssIA90HBQItEuD3dnPhnO14hWPgGkwTZ_xRBFP7MKyS4-ttYYicxO4eh1gjde5YD_Ti96MR9CxWxbJJUUL0h-u5uaLWwtQuDhIsYANL2Ia-pf0r62XPiE7TPfedEHd-7BvBN-jWdsC44uCF_vjYExV7fxMVG-pwe1L1OBZ80cNg98w4lGjdn316FLB6KTSLCkRTqg3i4p1uu4vFFpCZgMVgopS5eCR9l9JBCbFxWWLssgy2eTKEN4RsKKpkwiEZrq4-05tNb-BVql5p5KuVFL79GLG83VOlClGoC6ex52CeBuUIo84dGtQEXGKZ1trQx8fImmHJFHtyMPNDe5IsMgricH6W-MEELONvFZ63P3dsO3r4gVMyzjEGiBtHXpcsIRMHHUrocW6hk1vkFPYuVyg9qpxKns21YgOOLQ6kHfDQ8A=w2736-h1540-no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 21, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) I've lost my rag with photobucket.. So I'm trying to link to google photos... Here goes... <a href='https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOXqdYUL0UhvMs9hkMGxMnSmxxq-uWbAJUh9trvjNqPxxi_KDm1qXFF5qk3LVDYDQ?key=b21KeTBsTF9BMkQxS0NwVERmR1VzZ081RGJsNEVn&source=ctrlq.org'><imgsrc='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_wwvMezrWsfVrGMRuKiZGnGGTi8Ot0YLLNN2S7Ae-SZMtAZRlbm9db8dgs2HBuRF2NKMkyLEKTWOGoehkuNa3bkgzGJthlvV3-h8vu_b7en_4gR0IbZIKaFwYaZGrw38zpqpoKY' /></a> As you can see, I've mocked up a goods shed, this will help me in the positioning of the two yard tracks. I've also got the backboards and fixed the bridge in place. I've been collecting polystyrene for ages and now it finally has a use! Or no you can't Edited March 21, 2017 by sjrixon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2017 Well Liam, that's basically what I need to build on the front of the layout! But that will need to wait as I don't want to do the fascia yet. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pN0MuzWToy1Pzj64Qe_VhqEg0tnmVpcrEXsEsfA5gStNpjnEzczJaKWXOpHCrAOz1KWJxBxZKi3kFpoxaOMg0yy_fgas-DiDyW2n0milrzWEuWiEaOvzMMIVv3amoDH9iwlIUwaYG_maGtoEAWHjeQ9zzmcfAl3v19cJvmFgxK7JoFwK20ajT-J1fgfl1Zw_C9TgGwK3XDfngMpRlVyd4nyEruS3V_FUFNo1n7a0DnYTLf6K6vThvL_3dxy3xbssIA90HBQItEuD3dnPhnO14hWPgGkwTZ_xRBFP7MKyS4-ttYYicxO4eh1gjde5YD_Ti96MR9CxWxbJJUUL0h-u5uaLWwtQuDhIsYANL2Ia-pf0r62XPiE7TPfedEHd-7BvBN-jWdsC44uCF_vjYExV7fxMVG-pwe1L1OBZ80cNg98w4lGjdn316FLB6KTSLCkRTqg3i4p1uu4vFFpCZgMVgopS5eCR9l9JBCbFxWWLssgy2eTKEN4RsKKpkwiEZrq4-05tNb-BVql5p5KuVFL79GLG83VOlClGoC6ex52CeBuUIo84dGtQEXGKZ1trQx8fImmHJFHtyMPNDe5IsMgricH6W-MEELONvFZ63P3dsO3r4gVMyzjEGiBtHXpcsIRMHHUrocW6hk1vkFPYuVyg9qpxKns21YgOOLQ6kHfDQ8A=w2736-h1540-no What about this rather unfortunately named item from a certain Swedish furniture emporium.... http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/kitchen-products/kitchen-organisers-shelves/rimforsa-tablet-stand-bamboo-art-10282075/ Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted March 23, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Ah, the old RIMFORSA... Nice idea, I think I'll just build something like that once I've finalised the front of the layout.. This was the shot that I tried with google, that failed dismally as google still won't let you embed in a post. Oh well, back to photobucket Work and a little person being ill looked to delay my next plans of getting the last point in. But, not one to miss an opportunity, I did some work inside. So the platform has been started, the frame work as you can see here is all done and the front side already has the brick paper on. I've a guillotine type device that will cut through 2mm card with ease, makes things like this easier than just a knife and rule. When I played with the layout I decide to go for the full length, this gave me a nice curve to the platform and I'm quite pleased with it. I also made the bay just slightly longer as the two vans didn't quite fit and I didn't want the 2nd one to sit on the curve. The track will need a quick extension piece, but that's not exactly a big job. Edited January 27, 2018 by sjrixon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 That platform looks nice. I see you've accommodated the bay - will it solely for parcels vans and the like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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