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Addleford Green - Future plans

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I recently realised that I hadn't really detailed my plans for Addleford Green on this blog, despite having a reasonably clear idea of what I am hoping to achieve.

 

So here's a shot of the layout so far complete with annotations for each major area:

 

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I outlined in my very first blog entry what I wanted to achieve with Addleford Green and I believe I've managed it here - in plan form at the very least - despite the small board size. Every major element of the original Hawkhurst terminus is represented in some form.

 

The track running diagonal to the board edge was deliberate. Reason one was simply so I could cram more of the station in a small space! Reason two was to avoid having main running lines parallel with the board edge which seemed like a hallmark of a "train set". I wanted to create a natural look and have scenic areas that wouldn't be square and angular.

 

The fiddle yard will be a small single-track extension which hinges up when not in use. I successfully created a prototype on the previous version of this layout but have decided to extend it by two inches. I hope to make it long enough to hold at least one loco and two 60ft carriages without them being seen through the hole in the backscene!

 

Having examined the somewhat awkward angle of the track as it enters the fiddle yard and testing a few locos over it, I may make some changes. I  should be able to straighten it out a bit so the bogies of carriages aren't pulled around too much. I'd hoped I was finally done with the track and wiring stage, but there's always something more!

 

All for now,

Jonathan

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This looks good. The diagonal positioning of the platform is  effective, and I like the clever use of staggered view blocks on the right.

 

I see what you mean about the fiddle yard entry. Is there any reason it can't run closer to and thus straight along the edge of the baseboard? Looks like there would be just enough clearance? 

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Might I suggest that the point in front of the signal box is slewed so there is some curve into the platform road.  This will bring its facing end away from the edge of the board and allow a more gentle curve into the FY.

 

alternatively, a curved point?

 

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On 15/09/2019 at 06:38, Mikkel said:

This looks good. The diagonal positioning of the platform is  effective, and I like the clever use of staggered view blocks on the right.

 

I see what you mean about the fiddle yard entry. Is there any reason it can't run closer to and thus straight along the edge of the baseboard? Looks like there would be just enough clearance? 

 

On 15/09/2019 at 12:42, Simond said:

Might I suggest that the point in front of the signal box is slewed so there is some curve into the platform road.  This will bring its facing end away from the edge of the board and allow a more gentle curve into the FY.

 

alternatively, a curved point?

 

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simon

 

Thanks for the suggestions, appreciated. :) A curved point may have been a good idea at the time, but having done all the 'lectrics underneath and painfully sorted out point motor alignment, I'm not keen to revisit that aspect of the project! So relaying points will not be an option.

 

I've actually cut the curved piece of settrack beyond the signal box before it finishes it's curve. From here I can attach a straight piece direct to the end of the board. Seems to have worked well so far. 

 

I have a plan for a cassette style fiddle yard which will tack onto the end of the board. I'm doing some experimenting at the moment and hope to post my progress as soon as I get time to work on it. This is also why the track can't run right to the edge of the board at the back, despite this being the most obvious solution.

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