I'm busy wiring the hidden loops and staging sidings. This board has the most wiring of any because I am using electric turnout motors in the hidden sections, as well as infra-red detectors for automation, and a separate control panel for the hidden section which will hang off the Newport viaduct board. 10 turnouts, 8 infra-red detectors, spread over 7 separate boards, though most of them will have less wiring than in this picture. I'm keeping an index of connections and colours as I go, which from experience I know is invaluable. Peco motors and PL32 switches are being used - I have had bad experiences with SEEPs before and also with the cheaper and more simple Peco accessory switches.

I was a bit worried about the quality of my soldering so I watched a few Youtube "how to solder" videos and found that most people seem to struggle in the same way I do. The joints are ugly but they are secure and that is what counts.

Progress is slow in the sweltering heat. The two main assets needed for success are patience and method.

Chris