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Draxbridge is my current N gauge layout which I've had since 2018. However, I think it could do with an upgrade. This blog will cover the overhaul of the layout.

 

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Upgrading the trackwork

The trackwork (2)

04/08/23   The layout is now fully wired up however this point next to the TMD is a bit troublesome.     The loco I was using, 73212, would go on it and as soon as the they got on it, it would stall. It worked fine when it was set straight but it wouldn't when it was set in the other direction.   However, upon closer inspection, I found out that the point blade wasn't touching the side of the rail properly so I carefully bent the end of it a bit to see if
Upgrading locos and rolling stock

Coaches and wagons

Currently, I only have a few items of rolling stock:     BR Mk1 Ex-BG Network Rail generator coach   BR Mk1 BCK Network Rail   2 HHA Hopper wagons in Freightliner livery,    A pair of MJA wagons in Freightliner livery   A pair of IOA wagons in Network Rail livery   An ISP Snowplough     I'm hoping to get some more at some point including:   T7 Translator vehicle (converted Class 313)   Caroline ob
Upgrading locos and rolling stock

Locomotives

Currently on Draxbridge, I have three locomotives:   Class 08 08585  Class 31 31602 Driver Dave Green Class 73 73121    Now, I have come to realise that I need a lot more in order to run a decent timetable. However, I can't just go and buy one. I'll have to save up for one or two then buy them when I get the chance.    The diesel classes that are seen on the mainline which I'm after are:    Class 20 Class 31 Class 33 Class 37
Upgrading the trackwork

The trackwork

On the scenic section, Draxbridge had two sidings, one of which also acts as a headshunt, a crossover and a point that leads into the TMD shed. However, I think it could do with an upgrade as I'm not particularly happy with the current track layout.      So I set about thinking on how I could improve the layout. One of my ideas was I could add a pair of points on the two sidings. I had three points already but I could always buy some more if I needed any. So I set about comin
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