BobM

Circle of Life - Elton John

Hi It’s my intention now to do a bit of scenic work, including track painting, ballasting etc across this section. Regards always, Bob

Evening I’m happy to report that the siding were 2217 is shown sitting, has too been included in the ‘planned’ wired and switched track work, the head shunt housing the pannier is not at the moment ‘switched, as I’ve found it’s not necessary to be so as it’s in constant use, the remaining isolated when required? I’m amazed that as yet, I’ve done this, as my personal confidence lately had hit rock bottom and I was hesitant at even continuing to work on the layout. Regards always guys, Bob

Evening all, By way of an update posting these images to show that I have wired up and switched the following sidings were - 2217 sits and the also where the four locos are also stabled. So some progress eh? Regards always, Bob

I’ll Never Find Another You- The Seekers

Big Girls Don’t Cry - Four Seasons

A World Without Love - Peter and Gordon

Evening! I think this is going to be a long job, however I’ve successfully wired and switched the adjoining siding running through the left point too, where 9735 is sited, so there’s some hope for me yet! I won’t bore you good guys with each section wired up (promise), but will keep you appraise of progress when required! Regards always Bob

This is the short section that’s been wired and switched. Bob

Evening, Well, it may only be a short length of track, however I’m so happy that I have, after a long period of time not forgotten the principles of basic wiring and switches! This evening have managed to indeed to wire and section switch this short siding. One thing it has highlighted is the fact that I’m not so supple as I was beneath the boards and my eyesight is shot😀! Regards Bob

Happy Easter everyone, stay safe! 🐣 Bob

I’m Your Man! - Wham

Evening all, I’ve no excuses now not to get on with the necessary wiring, with my original drill non-operational, I’ve purchased a new one and set of drills (for other jobs too) which will hopefully see me out too! Regards always, Bob

I suppose it’s a bit like ‘fire at Will’ why do they always pick on him?

Summer Night City - ABBA

Don’t Rock The Boat Dear - Dean Martin

Another Town , Another Train - ABBA

Better the devil you know- (various) Kylie

There’s a guy works down the chip shop swears he’s Elvis ! - Kirsty McCol

Dancing in the Street / various (David Bowie / Mick Jager)

Evening all, Whilst I would never become too complacent over these matters, I have revisited the wiring and I am hopeful that all main sections are running correctly and every area is accessed. I’m going to take it steadily and wire up and isolate each siding in the engine shed/ coaling yard step by step. Will ‘post’ as each is attempted and I’ll let you good guys know for sure. Take care, Regards always, Bob

Hi all, Sorry for the radio silence and ‘static ‘ concerning this project, things have been ‘difficult’. Save to say this layout had been transferred into the custodianship of fellow SVR colleagues for evaluation and hopefully rebuild and future long term restoration? Will keep you posted as I receive an update on it’s progress. Regards Bob

Evening, I’ve neglected the layout for so long, I’ve become out of the loop when it comes to wiring and switching sections, the wires beneath my boards just look a jumble! However, I’m not going to baulk at the job at hand, but I will not rush this to ensure I don’t foul things up. So I’m going to get back into it slowly and methodically by undertaking work on an insignificant siding. Wire it up and isolate switch it to see that I’m doing this correctly. So please stick with me! Regards Bob

The Edge Of Heaven - Wham

Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle