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Very interesting drive it was too: At Godshill on a single track road, two horses feeding from opposite sides of the road; had to wait for the equine 'gate' to open. Between Gosdhill and Brook: four more instances of horses just wandering out into the road. I could see the London-plate cars behind me getting frustrated each time I slowed down to a crawl on the approach (but at least they didn't try to overtake!) M27: three patches of driving rain (couldn't see the bonnet, let alone the stupid assh**es twits who don't know what vehicle lights are for!) (rant over!) Yes, the NG section needs to be progressed a bit further before wiring is an option but at least this is now possible! Three platefuls of spaghetti: my defence: We used SEEP PM-1 point motors with the built-in switch; OK the switch is not presently needed but rather than tear the baseboard to bits to rewire if it is at a later stage, the wiring's already there!! (Future proofing?) Also, the nature of the control panel is not yet finalised so more wire than seems needed keeps several options open! Pleased you've learned something from today's visit, Jam, and will be able to put it into practice with the NG section. BTW: not quite right with Tip 2! For joints where curved track is involved, solder the track in a straight joint before flexing it to the curve. Doing this will help the track form its own natural transition curve. Thanks to you and your Dad for your hospitality; we need to organise Round 2!!