ffayolle Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hi all of you, After having built YL Point (Cf. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/77946-yl-point/), I would like building my life's layout!!! Some informations : - Size : 4,20 meters - Track & turnout : Peco code 124 I would like reproducing a terminus branch including a turntable. So, I mix some trackplans I've fund. So, what do you think about this trackplan, please ? Comments welcome!!! Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hi all of you, After having built YL Point (Cf. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/77946-yl-point/), I would like building my life's layout!!! projectx.gif Some informations : - Size : 4,20 meters - Track & turnout : Peco code 124 I would like reproducing a terminus branch including a turntable. So, I mix some trackplans I've fund. So, what do you think about this trackplan, please ? Comments welcome!!! Fabrice Hi Fabrice, I think it makes for an interesting plan with plenty of shunting puzzles, but the one area that I would change is to make what looks like a head shunt into a run round loop by the platform. And maybe a small engine shed with the track coming off the turntable, just above the coal merchant siding. Also after seeing the quality of your modelling on YL Point, I honestly think you should consider building your own points using C & L components. It is not that hard to do, it works out cheaper in the long run and it also not only looks better but you can make the track ( flow ) as you are not governed to R-T-R sizes and radii. All the best, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 If you're building a small branch line, why not use the turntable as the locomotive release instead of a point and give yourself an extra siding. You may also find that you can then have a point at the entrance to the station rather than relying on the sector-plate. I also note that there is no goods shed. This should be virtually essential for a common-carrier line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thank you Martyn and Martin This is a very difficult game to design a layout especially the life's layout. I would like having a turntable on this layout, not a 70ft but a 42ft or 50ft turntable. That's a dream, a child dream. So, how can I include it ? Concerning the headshunt and the goods shed, I have some ideas. So wait and see... Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 A goods shed does not need to be a large over-track warehouse, which could over power the layout. I have built a small and simple lock-up for my Cwm Bach layout, the scenic area of which measures 3.0m x 0.58m. Here is a link to the page on my forum: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/80426-cwm-bach-a-south-wales-branch-line/page-6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Chris, Nice goods shed and nice layout too Thanks Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 The turntable needs to be long enough to accommodate your biggest locomotive. What are you planning to run? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 The turntable needs to be long enough to accommodate your biggest locomotive. What are you planning to run? Class G6 Class 02 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi all of you, Enclosed a new trackplan Comments welcome!!! Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66C Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi Fabrice That looks a lot of potential operating interest. One suggestion - arrange the geometry (angles between tracks) so that more than one road of your sector plate can align with exits at the same time - it will make some operating moves easier. This is what I mean: The distance between each exit road is the same and when the sector plate is moved over the line at the back is double-spaced compared to the rest. Note the pivot is offset at the end of the first road on the sector plate - this is to maximise the length of the roads and fit with the rest of the alignments. The angled end of the sector plate is required so that it fits behind a backscene at all angles. The layout is 7mm scale 32mm standard gauge with some leftover SM32 track being used in the sector plate. Nearly forgot to mention - the bit of open frame underneath the red handle in the picture now has a crash deck - just in case! Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Thank you 66C. Nice sector plate!!! So, this is it. Comments welcome!!! Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbys65 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Looks interesting, I enjoyed catching up with your micro layout you did , I am sorting pics and tracklaying this weekend hopefully !. Happy modelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Not yet!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hi all of you, I did some tests!!! To be continued... Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hi all of you, Enclosed the updated trackplan I've swapped the curve on the fiddle yard. See you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi all of you, I've designed a control panel for this layout. I would like to use an interlocking system. So, I've used a Arduino software I developped to simulate an interlocking system. More informations about it (sorry but all comments are in French!!!) here Don't hesitate to comment this Have a G'day, Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi all of you, Could I reduce the number of signal, please ? Thanks for your help Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66C Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi Fabrice In theory all of them would be there but you do not really need levers 1 to 6 as the points do not exist and the signals would be off-scene in the fiddle yard. You could keep them on the signalling diagram but the switches need not be operational. Does that help a bit? Out of interest - have you decided what to use for the turntable? Regards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks Bill for this proposal. Indeed, levers 1 to 6 aren't necessary but they increase reality. Concerning the turntable, I think I use a 50 ft from Metal Smiths Ltd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Bravo Fabrice! J'ai ajoute un lien ici... http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/82978-arduino-applications-and-programs/page-2 Slts Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hi Fabrice will follow this with interest you alway come up with interesting layout ideas and your choice of scenic themes are top class. Going to be an interesting thread. Just as a suggestion now the Turn table is at the end of the layout on the main platform track do you have room for a engine shed or loco service track returning back off the Turn Table towards the station ?? Happy ModelOing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Hi all of you, Some news from this project Currently, I'm building the electronic part of this future layout. Basing on Arduino developments, I've done an interlocking system with tokenless block system for single track and some special effects like the sound of the lever when it changes. If you're interesting about this development (softawre, PCB,...), don't hesitate to contact me. The control panel The interlocking system (in progress) To be continued Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffayolle Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi all of you, Currently, I'm building a GUV from Slater's Plastikard for this project. The notice is very global. So, do you have some pictures of the brake system, please ? Simon cox, from Kitwood Hill Models, is designing for me, a 7 mm scale standard gauge turntable. Some informations here. Comments welcome!!! G'day, Fabrice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi Fabrice, Good to see an update on your project, I have built a couple of the GUV's but I cannot find the old instructions at the moment. Regarding the brake gear detail try Paul Bartletts site it is always good for research so try http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/ , oh and you have got the roof ventilators the wrong way round, better you find out now than when you have got it all painted . ATB, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi Fabrice, Chaz of Dock Green fame has built one I hope he doesn't mind me putting his image on your thread as I'm sure he will be willing to help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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