Daveinnorfolk

If it ever actually arrives. With the competition a year earlier, and little detail actually announced, I still expect this to quietly get forgotten.

Many thanks for the various responses given, and time taken to write them. Point about it being more appropriate in the other forum noted, and if any admin wants to move it then be my guest! To answer the questions; A-B and B-C can both take around 3 coach lengths, which for the 'lower section station' is sufficient, as the looped platform can only take this. The 'lower section' is a separate station and yard area, rather than it being an MPD as Jeremy speculated. My main 'aim' is that trains can move across any of the three stretches of track to get to either the 'main' layout or lower station, or continue on the main layout, rather than multiple train movements needing to be controlled over this section of track in a short period of time. From your advice, it would seem that an auto reverser planted as per Harlequin's suggestion is the best move for my intended operation. Many thanks to everyone for your help.

Hi everyone, Trying to work out how to solve this wiring problem. Attached is the track plan for my layout, operating on DCC. The blue rectangle is the 'main' layout, with the other section at the bottom a slightly later addition. At present, the track that runs A-C is powered, and A-B will accept the 'main' feed, though not yet fully wired. How do I solve the problem of B-C? Ideally I would like it that trains could traverse this section without stopping in the middle. I'm guessing some form of re-polarising is needed? I've seen several plans for wye junctions online but none seem to quite solve this problem so any help that can be offered is greatly appreciated.

I would be amazed if Hornby didn’t release a Locomotion model for S&D 200 in 2025.

Sadly arrived, and ran very poorly. Looks beautiful though, and LM very helpful when I phoned up to request a replacement - my original is now winging its way back to them.

I very much regret not ordering the Crimson example - does anyone know anywhere they’re not out of stock?

I know little about diesel markets so will say nothing. However for steam 1) More era 1. Rocket was massively popular. Coaches are now available. Lion would be a good seller with titfield tie in, as would Locomotion but I guess this might be costly. Also, I believe a WU tramway coach has been measured. 2) other locos will focus on pres stuff. USATC S160s seem strangely popular. Maybe be a new tooling 4F?