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 that would work. Needless to say, it did and the 73 now traverses over it fine. 

The point blade after I slightly tweaked it.

After that little setback, I tested the rest of the track with the 73. Everything was in working order. 

73212 on track testing duties. 

29/12/23

A LOT of work has been happening since I last posted. I've completely rearranged the entire track plan and have discarded of (but haven't binned) the PECO manyways engine shed. I've lengthened the fiddle yard by ripping up some of the scenic section. Now it can accommodate a 3 coach train plus loco.

The lengthened fiddleyard

The new trackplan. Note 37421 in one of the new sidings. I was using it for track testing duties.