Mark1484

Hi all, Just a little update on how the layout is progressing. Unfortunately DIY has taken priority in the past weeks but I have managed to get little bits done. Cork has been added and I’m now in the process of wiring up the two controllers. Next steps will be pinning the track and ballast. Cheers for now

My next questions will be about electrics. Where to put the power for the two controllers and also isolation points etc. plan 2.docx

Yes, the two lines on the left would go to the fiddle yard and be the two 'main lines' coming in to the layout. I have played around with it and put the cross over in as you suggested, I have also taken a little length out of the station lanes which gives the layout a more balanced feel in my opinion. I would also like to introduce another siding on the bottom left, which could be for loco storage/fuelling/washing etc. I have some more points/track on order and I've treated myself to a DMU! Thanks again for the advice and I will update again soon. I will research the layouts you mention as I'm sure they will be of interest. Regards Mark

Hi Guys, Quick update. I’ve started to play around with the track plan and this is plan A. Thoughts and comments welcome.

Hi Johnster, Many thanks the help and advice. I will have a look and see if the space can be made to accommodate more length, it may have to be a removable piece. I'll investigate the isolation track. Some track has arrived along with a working controller. Some of the track/points are in need of a good clean so that will keep me busy. Regards, Mark

Hi All, I have found the attached track plan which I plan to replicate with maybe another siding or two. The controller I have (R8250 Hornby DC type) has failed so I have two used on order (R265s). I thought the R8250 was a rather cheap and nasty controller. 2 foldable tables have been acquired so the layout is up, level and ready. regards, Mark

Thanks all, Track and points are on order. Bracking has been added. Fiddle yard and Station is what I had in mind at the start as I understand the width limitations. Legs are being sourced as we speak!

Hi and thanks for the reply! Yes I will be bracing the boards to stop twisting. Legs, probably trestle once I’ve found something suitable. Points, hand of God. I’m waiting on a delivery of track and points. I have a had full of track/points but not enough yet. The underlay has arrived. DC for this layout as all of my locos are DC (some are DCC ready but no chips). Thanks again

Hello Everybody, As a complete novice and first time poster please be gentle! I have always had a love model railways and trains in general and was lucky enough to have a big loft layout that my father built me when i was a child. Now as an adult with 2 young children I have the urge to start building a model railway for myself. Having recently moved house, i have found some left over hardboard and timber and have built a base measuring 8ft 4in x 2ft pictures attached. I intend to keep the layout in the garage. My first thoughts would be to have a station layout or a yard of some sort (end to end). I have being buying locos and rolling stock for quite some time and have a rather large collection of BR blue diesels and passenger carriages(OO Gauge) plus other bits and pieces/track. I have one Hornby controller (DC) and would like to keep costs low if possible. My knowledge of electrics are poor and this is my biggest worry. Laying of track i feel quite comfortable with and adding buildings etc will be done once the track is up and running. I welcome any ideas or designs you may have and please accept my thanks for any advice given. Regards, Mark from Manchester