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AdamInTheAttic

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So more track. I found that my new Hornby king class doesn't like tight radius curves and my even newer haljen 4700 is even worse so I've got 2 loops (started with one 3rd radius loop). The 4th radius loop works much better and smoother. I've also changed to peco streamline points which look much more realistic and don't cause as many derailments. 

I've also started building metcalfe buildings for some practise as id like to scratch build one day. 

I'd like to put photos up but cannot work it out. 

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You're finding that sharp radius curves are not a great idea, especially where big steam locos are concerned - never mind how they look. An 8-coupled loco like the 47xx is probably your worst case , so you could use that as a test loco - if the 47xx is happy, then you're safe

 

The traditional "rule of thumb" is that 2' radius is the minimum for "scale" OO with mainline steam. Streamline small radius are about equivalent to 2' radius - Setrack points are sharp and nasty and best avoided. It's worth remembering that reverse curves are much more demanding than simple curves - and reverse curves are what you get through a crossover of two points back to back. So if possible use the next size up in pointwork where a crossover is involved. 4th radius should be close to 24"/2' radius

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Yeah I've since discovered that with the 47xx the issue was the front bogie not moving enough as it got caught on the chain. I've removed the chain and it's running way better on the inside radius. 

 

I've just added an extra board to give me more depth one end so I'm having an engine shed / turntable yard. I can still reach into the back board corner. 

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Well after a lot of work I have started getting the station area down. I drilled holes for cables and the point motors, installed the insulated joiners as I'm using electro frog and have now tested the line and the engines run smoothly. I still need to raise the double slips as they are code 75 but I'll do this when my rail joiners arrive. 

 

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Once the seep motors are in I'll start on the dcc items and build a control panel for the points. I'll also reinstate the double loop to run the trains and complete more tests. 

So far I've tested it on dc with my new 28xx, my old 28xx, 47xx night owl, and the king. All ran well and smooth. I did find that an old coach with large steel wheels caused a short on a few points so I'll change the wheels on this. 

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Been a busy year.  I build a power supply to run DCC, the point motors, the lights for the layout and the lights hidden behind the beams. 

New locos include:

72xx (Hornby)

63xx (Dapol)

28xx (Hornby)

 

Lots of new rolling stock also. More photos to come later as I've got a lot done lately. 

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