RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted July 2, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Good afternoon, So as I said before not much progress to report lately. I did manage today thought to make a start on the stone retaining wall that will run behind the platforms and have tidies up a recess around a point motor. Stock wise I received the new Bachmann 08 in BR blue livery, which runs very smoothly. I have also begun the invest in some colour light signals, and have upgraded my dcc system from Dynamis to an ECoS Command Station, which is amazing and so far easy to use. Cheers Peter backscene has been added today (before shot) new loco walls taking shape backscene added point motor recess overview new toys Edited July 2, 2016 by Pedro32 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted July 3, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2016 Hi, I managed to grab some time this afternoon to finish positioning the walls and add a bit of vegetation. Quite please with how its turned out. Cheers Peter 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 5, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Another month and just a small update this time. On testing some locomotives recently I noticed my peco insulfrog points would lose electrical supply once the point had been switched. Not helpful if you're trying to shunt the loco from one running line to another and it stalls and not wishing to reply on using the hand from above I needed to improve things. Since I'd tacked down the track and wired in the power bus supply/ point motors and placed insulated fish plates between my two running lines to avoid shorting, I wasnt keep to rip it up again. Not wishing to rip it all up again I decided to add some additional power connectors and get the soldering iron out. Given that I'd not used it in a couple of years it decided to give up the ghost - though the new replacement has increased my confidence soldering now! before and after shots. I'll report how the testing goes once I've wired it all in. Cheers Peter Edited August 5, 2016 by Pedro32 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 7, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) So I managed to find time to complete my wiring this weekend and attached the extra power feeds to the power buses. Before shots: After shots with some wiring tidying and electical track tester showing my work was done: Cheers Peter Edited August 7, 2016 by Pedro32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 You're certainly cracking on Peter :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 7, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2016 You're certainly cracking on Peter :-) Lee, Thanks for the kind words ;-) Its a long wandering journey. You can read lots of material but its not till you've actually done the hard graft yourself, including problem solving that you start to get the satisfaction knowing you're heading in the right direction! Cheers Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 7, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2016 I may even get some more scenic work done on the boards this week, as have some leave coming up. I'm aiming to add some grass textures and some fencing along the whole embankment. Plus I need to finish off the bridge on the first baseboard. The lists never get shorter! Cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 10, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2016 Evening, Well the grass has begun to grow, but this is just a test, as I think this is too dark a colour. I think I'll need something lighter. Possibly WS light green? Once sorted I'll add some fencing will go in and should start to look half decent. cheers Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi Peter Good progress with the layout, just one thing Castle Cary had one of the GWR's wartime austerity signal boxes. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 13, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi Peter Good progress with the layout, just one thing Castle Cary had one of the GWR's wartime austerity signal boxes. Ian Hi Ian, Thanks for the comments. Yes I know. I'm waiting on a ARP style signal box kit to arrive so I can paint it white to resemble the prototype that was there. I'll also have another box towards the end of the small yard that will be based on Truro. Again this will be fictitious as cc only had one box- but modellers license... Cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2016 Afternoon, I've managed to achieve two things over recent days, the first actually joining all the constructed baseboards together for a short running session. Secondly I managed to make some more headway with the Weymouth branch and can now set about installing a point motor and running a bus wire underneath the front baseboards. Spent the majority of this morning positioning track and drilling holes for the power feeds. I've also added some greenery to the embankment, which will be added to over time. Cheers Peter Before After 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 20, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2016 So done a little more over the last few days. Including tidying up the corner of platform and construction of the austerity signal box has commenced. The kit goes well together and with a little paint will look fine. 015 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 014 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr Cheers Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 21, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi, Just a quick bit of colour being added to the austerity box, some off white and then the window glazing will go in before floor and interior. Cheers Peter 005 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 007 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted September 3, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2016 Just a small update tonight. The signal box is plodding along- interior painted, doors done and floor added. Next is glazing, and lever frame. Cheers Peter 018 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 019 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 023 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted October 3, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2016 (edited) Hello, Slowly plodding along. I've got the majority of the signal box parts painted now and have set about adding some interior detailing and the glazing has gone in. Cheers Peter 061 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 060 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr Edited October 3, 2016 by Pedro32 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparxD428 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi Pedro, How's the layout coming along? Any updates. Cheers Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted January 12, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Hello Stu, and fellow Rmwebbers, Its not quite stopped but not far off. I've sold my place and currently house hunting at present. The layout construction has halted as layout that had been built has been dismantled pending a move. It means most weekends have been given up to viewing suitable homes etc. All have either a loft or garage for potential layout spaces.. I've almost finished the signal box, just need to glue together the roof, and a few other bits then do some weathering and apply the name board. I've taken delivery of my BL Dapol A4 and its a lovely beast. Though not test run it yet. Cheers Peter 005 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 038 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 040 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr Edited January 12, 2017 by Pedro32 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparxD428 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hello Stu, and fellow Rmwebbers, Its not quite stopped but not far off. I've sold my place and currently house hunting at present. The layout construction has halted as layout that had been built has been dismantled pending a move. It means most weekends have been given up to viewing suitable homes etc. All have either a loft or garage for potential layout spaces.. I've almost finished the signal box, just need to glue together the roof, and a few other bits then do some weathering and apply the name board. I've taken delivery of my BL Dapol A4 and its a lovely beast. Though not test run it yet. Cheers Peter 005 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 038 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 040 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr Good luck on the move Peter. Bet you're running plans through your head of what you could do with a garage or loft space ! All the best, Stu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted February 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2017 So a little more work done- I'm determined to finish the box off prior to my move! 003 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 004 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 005 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr So flat sold and new house found with lovely garage destined for my layout. All progressing nicely and we should be moving within 12 weeks... but we'll see! Cheers Peter 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted March 25, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Hello all, So yes its been a while and still on track for moving from South London towards the Woking direction. Likely now to be within the next month, which is progress. On the layout nothings been done, its dismantled and bubble wrapped ready for the movers. I have been selling surplus stock too. I have though updated the layout plan as I would like to apply rule 1 and backdate it so that CC has the up and down loops reinstated and I've decided that there's likely to be a small motive power depot too. I'll post a plan once I've finalised the layout, but likely to be heavily influenced by Taunton. Cheers Peter 017 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr Edited March 25, 2017 by Pedro32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted June 12, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Hello, Well when I said in March I was moving within the month, that was very optimistic, that said we have moved outside the M25 for the first time in ten years. And been in a month and its very nice it too. As with most older homes there's plenty to be doing, though tradespeople are doing the bulk of it. Painting is my limit. Garden is mature and will keep us busy, and then that brings me to the garage, which will in time become the railway room and new home for Castle Cary.. At the start it was this... 089 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr The garage will be painted inside and led lighting will be fitted in the next few weeks, extractor fan and a new door and window are also being ordered/fitted. Today I've been assembling the workbenches which will support the layout and have extra storage beneath. I've bought enough benches so it will fit all the way round the garage, though for the moment time is precious with the jobs in the house! 031 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr And finally unpacked the layout sections from its packing material, which Pickfords did a great job with I must say, nothing broken or damaged. 032 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 033 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr 035 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr More to follow in time. Cheers Peter Edited June 12, 2017 by Pedro32 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Excellent! House moving is always fun, but it comes together in the end :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted June 24, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Hi, So the dust is settling and I'm getting on with the painting in the house and in the garage too.Untitled by Pedro Hill, on FlickrWarning sign already up.Untitled by Pedro Hill, on Flickr More will follow for sure. Cheers Peter Edited June 24, 2017 by Pedro32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Pedro32 Posted August 29, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Hello, So the work in the garage is plodding along nicely. Finally finished installing the lighting and power sockets a few weekends ago, thanks to my dad who did most of the work. A new window and door will shortly be fitted, all the while I'm just about finished with the interior painting. It always takes longer than you think! 003 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr I've got a few more worktop units to assemble before I start building some more baseboard units, which are going to go round the entire wall area of the garage. Cheers for now Peter Edited August 29, 2017 by Pedro32 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Coming along nicely Peter :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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