RMweb Premium Popular Post Temeraire Posted December 2, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Evening all So with Tidworth's exhibition diary empty for the time being and Warley weekend with Paul's layout over, I've cracked on in the shed with the wiring of track and points on the lower level. Tonight was the night that something ran! This is the first time the inclines and spiral has been test run to see if they work, rather than having fingers crossed and hoping! Next, upper baseboards to build and fit. maybe there'll be a complete circuit by Christmas? Edited December 2, 2019 by Temeraire 17 1 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 That Video is so good Ian, very sweet running mate. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 8, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 02/12/2019 at 21:49, Temeraire said: Next, upper baseboards to build and fit. maybe there'll be a complete circuit by Christmas? So New Year passed and I didn't quite make it for Christmas Day, but the top boards were in place and two complete circuits were laid by the turn of the year. Slow progress has been going on since and most of the junction is now laid as well, all with re-spaced sleepers! Last night was spent breaking up 'tea trolley' bridge after it was found to not be as reliable as I thought, plus I hadn't given thought to where to put it when not in place across the doorway and it would be in the way! The two slopes from the bridge now just drop into place when required and are a lot easier to store. Also last night I started planning/building the lifting flap/bridge for the top level mainlines across the door, so three steps forward but one back for the time being. I'll post another update later this week with some pics of where it stands. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 16, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Evening all Sorry a bit later than planned but a little pictorial update of progress with more to follow this weekend once the rain stops! Going back to December 20th and this view shows the top level baseboards painted and in place ready for track laying, and the two outer (up & down) loops were laid by Christmas but I don't appear to have any pics of that stage! As mentioned above the 'tea trolley' bit the dust to be replaced by a lifting flap that was screwed into position yesterday once the paint had dried. Now with the flap lifted the two bridges that were removed from the trolley can be seen, there's a little more to finish these off but it can wait for a bit as they work fine for now! To the right of the bridge is the first baseboard for other side of the shed where Exford Park station will be sited, and again this was screwed in place yesterday. The two outer curves will be the twin track lines through the station and on to the junction back on the other side completing the third and fourth continuous loops around the shed. The inner curve will be access to a yard in front of the station. Also yesterday the four track part of the mainlines was completed once the curves were positioned to cross the doorway. I'll take some pics of this state of affairs tomorrow hopefully. Edited October 26, 2022 by Temeraire 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Evening all Nipped out to the shed this evening and took some pics of current state of play in the shed. The missing link was completed from the top of the spiral to the top baseboards first. Yesterday the four track section was finished off and this is the view 'West' down the layout. View from the other end showing the junction where the top level loops leave and curve around to the other side of the shed to Exford Park. The track hasn't been laid from the two blue pins as yet as I was one point short, and hence the sleepers aren't spaced the same as the rest. Finally the drone view along the mainlines from the junction end. Next move then is to complete the junction tracks and then get it wired so a train can circulate the shed at last! Edited October 26, 2022 by Temeraire 17 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted January 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2020 Getting there Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofleeds Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Shows what a difference re-spacing the sleepers makes - useful to see the ‘with’ and ‘without’ side by side for comparison. I wasn’t sure whether it was going to be worth the effort but you’ve convinced me it is now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 30, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Evening all Two more weeks pass with only limited progress but all the tracks are now laid and wired up across the lifting bridge. The crossover that gives access to both Exford Park yard as well as Exford stabling point has its point motors fitted and programmed. The next move is cutting all the rails across baseboard joints so the boards can be up ended to wire them up and trains run for a bit to 'test'! (Running trains will happen I promise, but I know I keep saying it!) I doubt much will get done this weekend though as a party of four of us Southerners are off to the Stafford Exhibition on Saturday by train. Edited October 26, 2022 by Temeraire 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Looking really good Ian, and the sleeper spacing does make a big difference. Hope you enjoy Stafford, I'll be there on Sunday, and it'll probably be my last visit to that Show after I move Souf I would think. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhysb Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Looks good Ian. Hurry up and get wired up as I have a load of locos I need running in 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Making great progress mate, it will be epic! I agree with Rhys, we need a running session! Enjoy your day out with the gang. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 31, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Rhysb said: Looks good Ian. Hurry up and get wired up as I have a load of locos I need running in Mantelpiece no longer big enough? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhysb Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Mantelpiece no longer big enough? Nope! Running a loco back and forth 6ft gets tedious 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Good progress, track work looks excellent. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted February 3, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Evening all Dropped into the shed earlier and took some pictures but there seems to be a problem with the camera? Something isn't right? I'd better go and have another look. Laters..... Edited October 26, 2022 by Temeraire 10 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 28 minutes ago, Temeraire said: Evening all Dropped into the shed earlier and took some pictures but there seems to be a problem with the camera? Something isn't right? I'd better go and have another look. Laters..... And the t s how it starts. Then you want a couple of wagons and then you think I need to run them on something. That Crompton looks a beast. The oo is looking good to Ian. Cheers Peter. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Temeraire Posted February 3, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) I'm back! Been back to the shed and took some more pics. Hmmm that seems okay. Everything seems normal now! oh well...... It's finally happened a train has completed a lap (or several) of the 'new' Exford Park layout at last! Edited October 26, 2022 by Temeraire 15 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Seven Mills cant wait to get Souf now, I must admit, I had a great fight between the right and left hands at Stafford, The right wanted to open the wallet but the left said NO NO NO, but that NSE 50 did look the Dogs Nuts. You lucky lad. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Tidworth in O for 2021? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted February 3, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Tidworth in O for 2021? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted February 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Tidworth in O for 2021? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 You're not helping my resistance of buying an NSE 50 in O even though I have nowhere to run it! Joking aside, great to see the layout coming on and I look forward to the progress. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 That 50 & 33 look amazing, still think you should do an O Gauge test track underneath. LOL. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Temeraire Posted March 28, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) Evening all How's lock down treating you all then, lots of modelling getting done? Seriously I hope everyone is keeping safe and well. Following on from my last update, I finally got around to uploading another video filmed on February 7th with two trains running. Sorry for the big gap between trains, I've forgotten how to edit! Since then I've been slowly adding the track work for the stabling point very similar to the original in the loft. Overview of the whole stabling point with the feed track bottom right. Slightly closer view with 50007 sat at the site of one of the fuel points. You'll noticed the inclusion of the double slip again Scott just to confuse you! The last couple of days have been spent making up the two baseboards for the left side of the shed that will be the site of the new Exford Park station and yard. Edited October 26, 2022 by Temeraire 21 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Temeraire Posted April 14, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) Evening all So 17 days of lockdown have passed since my last post and progress has been made in the shed as well as work done in the garden to keep the lady of the house happy! After completing the trackwork on the stabling point, attention turned to the construction of the baseboards the other side of the shed where Exford Park station will be located. Both boards in position on their supports. The two 4x2 boards lined up perfectly to clear the trains on the spiral! The next board seen here once finally finished with all the cutouts to clear the trains on the spiral, this board took quite sometime to construct followed by one more 4x2 baseboards for the end crossing to the otherside. This was the view of the spiral in the corner of the shed during the time that my daughter spent painting all the new boards and the supporting timber inside the shed. This is the view when I left the shed this evening with all the painted baseboards in situ and the spiral boxed in. The only part still on show, but this will also be hidden by a Celotex embankment once scenery is commenced. So there we are then all baseboard construction is complete and more track can be laid on the top level before the wiring can be completed, this lockdown ain't all bad! Edited October 26, 2022 by Temeraire 25 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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