[In the beginning...]

On 28/03/2020 at 20:35, steve22 said:

A very enjoyable read, Mr. Grouse, and what a wonderful girlfriend; "Would you like a trainset for Christmas?"  What a lady!!  And no, don't let it stop there - keep going, it's an excellent indoor hobby.  And she will always know what you might like for your birthday now.  Treat your lady with the greatest of respect - she deserves it! 

Steve.

 

PS I do hope the membrane has worked for you.  We moved into a large vicarage with equally large front garden which my wife was keen to cultivate.  Instead, the church authorities covered the soil with a membrane with loads of chippings on top.  'It's for low maintenance,' we were told.  It very soon proved anything but - brambles burst through, ultimately becoming one unsightly and unmanageable sprawl.  It looked awful.  We left there after ten years, unable to do anything with it in all that time except try to keep it in check every so often.

 

Thanks Steve. I've had the same experience with membrane before, the type that feels more like fabric breaks down very quickly. This time we've used a woven plastic type material which was more expensive and it seems to be holding up better. Wish the developers had done a proper job in the first place, but they're just in it to make a quick profit and disappear.

[Going Digital]

On 24/03/2020 at 16:31, innocentman said:

Look interesting. Can I ask if the only interface is via the computer or are there items such as smart phone apps or hand held controller available as with other systems?

 

Andy

Using JMRI you can control locomotives via apps on your phone such as Engine Driver. In theory you don't even need to be near you layout, you could control them from anywhere.