Popular Post Andrew P Posted June 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2020 And finally the Frame has gone in, and so has the Layout. Luckily no damage that I can see, but I just hope the electrics are still O.K.. 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 You'll be OK - DCC 2 wires isn't it! Paul R 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joner Posted June 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2020 Almost like the move didn't happen. Look forward to your running sessions 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted June 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2020 Hi Andy, A belated welcome back to the madhouse great to have you back online, and glad to see you've 'steamed' along with the POD. On 19/06/2020 at 18:00, Andrew P said: Then, whilst waiting for the door to be delivered, we started to lay the floor. Can I ask what have you used for the floor - is that polystrene sheeting with tongue & grove 9mm chipboard on top? Your stepson, son-in-law and grandson have done you proud, superb work on the room and how it looks now. On 22/06/2020 at 18:01, Andrew P said: Mike also did the step, using the old bricks from the doorway. Just a thought for you … since my mother had a fall a couple of years ago I am always conscious of small steps, is there any benefit in extending that step forward by another slab, and to the otherside of the main house door so that you can move from one to the other without stepping down? It looks fairly protected so frost/snow/ice in winter might not be an issue, but might just be something to think about in the future to minimise the risk of a trip or fall? Glad your getting settled, very envious Now enjoy it all … and I note that there is room under the meters etc, for a Z or 009 gauge layout which your obviously producing in secret in the shed Take care mate - welcome back. Rich 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Hi Andy, good to speak the other day, that Mancave looks the Mutts nuts Mate, enjoy it you deserve it after the move etc, is there enough room for a visit of 3 x Principality exiles and copious amounts of biscuits and Welsh Cakes ? once social distancing and Covid19 fears have quelled ? Best regards Craig. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 8 hours ago, MarshLane said: Hi Andy, A belated welcome back to the madhouse great to have you back online, and glad to see you've 'steamed' along with the POD. Can I ask what have you used for the floor - is that polystrene sheeting with tongue & grove 9mm chipboard on top? Your stepson, son-in-law and grandson have done you proud, superb work on the room and how it looks now. Just a thought for you … since my mother had a fall a couple of years ago I am always conscious of small steps, is there any benefit in extending that step forward by another slab, and to the otherside of the main house door so that you can move from one to the other without stepping down? It looks fairly protected so frost/snow/ice in winter might not be an issue, but might just be something to think about in the future to minimise the risk of a trip or fall? Glad your getting settled, very envious Now enjoy it all … and I note that there is room under the meters etc, for a Z or 009 gauge layout which your obviously producing in secret in the shed Take care mate - welcome back. Rich Hi Rich, Good to see you on here again mate, I hope your well and keeping safe. Yes your right about the Floor, the polystyrene soaks up any discrepancies in the concrete and the chipboard is heavy enough to hold it flat, especially now the cupboards are in and the frame is sitting on it. We have discussed the step area, and will be extending both steps to form one large pad, and that will also make it easier for Dee, as she finds the small front door step difficult, but Mike has some jobs to do at home before we can do that. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 8 hours ago, muddys-blues said: Hi Andy, good to speak the other day, that Mancave looks the Mutts nuts Mate, enjoy it you deserve it after the move etc, is there enough room for a visit of 3 x Principality exiles and copious amounts of biscuits and Welsh Cakes ? once social distancing and Covid19 fears have quelled ? Best regards Craig. Hi Craig, No room for 3 x LARGE (apart from David / Jintyman who is far to thin and in need of some big cream cakes) chaps in here, plus little me of course, haha, but always room for some Welsh Cakes. As for social distancing, that can't be done in there yet, but hopefully by next spring things may get back to some sort of normality, (whatever normality is in this house) haha. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Shaping up. Looking forward to seeing it set up with an operational layout in it. Have you thought about making a platform that covers both doors then a shallow ramp at either end? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, KNP said: Shaping up. Looking forward to seeing it set up with an operational layout in it. Have you thought about making a platform that covers both doors then a shallow ramp at either end? Yes Kevin, When we do fill in the area in front and between the steps, there will be a ramp to help Dee get up to that level. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Those extra sidings are going to make a huge difference to the operating potential Andy Paul R 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Just now, pwr said: Those extra sidings are going to make a huge difference to the operating potential Andy Paul R I agree Paul, and if I can go around to the second Fiddle Yard at that end I will have Light Engine through running, or a short Loco and a wagon or two and the original Fiddle Yard deeds to be shortened considerably unfortunately due in no small part to the much shorter room. Good job I took the 10 1/2 inches off at the Level Crossing. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2020 Great to see the layout set up Andy. Its all come together well. Don 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, Donw said: Great to see the layout set up Andy. Its all come together well. Don Thanks Don, and a lot quicker than I had imagined. There is still much to do before I can get things moving. I have my Desk / Work Bench to sort out. Shelves to put up of bits and pieces. Then start to open all the boxes, (they are labelled) and find homes for the bits. I need to make a new fiddle Yard board for across the door section, and to swing back over the Desk. I also need to look at re wiring the controller once the Layout is ready to run, as the cradle for the SignaTrack will stick out to far by the door entrance, and I will probably do myself, or the controller an injury quite soon. It will all come together, but not quickly. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 How about a couple if biggies for today? 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2020 A tad late maybe, but; https://www.amazon.co.uk/KAIR-RECOVERY-SILENT-EXTRACTOR-ANTI-CONDENSATION/dp/B004VW3RGW/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/261-4259443-1368139?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004VW3RGW&pd_rd_r=daa7cc0f-6548-4d4b-8c73-c0ff52d7be35&pd_rd_w=4JXnG&pd_rd_wg=RAkTL&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=M3BFVD4TPNX38V1WCB5A&psc=1&refRID=M3BFVD4TPNX38V1WCB5A And; https://www.amazon.co.uk/SIA-Stainless-Slimline-Electric-Kitchen/dp/B085HK69MS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=52764727145&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwltH3BRB6EiwAhj0IUJN_fk5lbdl1axihWhXLwq2MVjMA1rLPmuBmP48RE1a1BNBsW0TwsxoCdQUQAvD_BwE&hvadid=259047722847&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9045042&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1055652098078129647&hvtargid=kwd-296418576700&hydadcr=28148_1752695&keywords=plinth+heater&qid=1593073176&sr=8-1-spons&tag=googhydr-21&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOFdQRldOUEFZRDYzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgwMTc3TElMVjlOSjlRTkxCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTc3MDFJSUYxTlBRQk5XU08md2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2020 Hi Andy Welcome to the sunny south. Are you planning an outside light so that your trek between the two doors and locking/unlocking doors can be illuminated? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: A tad late maybe, but; https://www.amazon.co.uk/KAIR-RECOVERY-SILENT-EXTRACTOR-ANTI-CONDENSATION/dp/B004VW3RGW/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/261-4259443-1368139?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004VW3RGW&pd_rd_r=daa7cc0f-6548-4d4b-8c73-c0ff52d7be35&pd_rd_w=4JXnG&pd_rd_wg=RAkTL&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=M3BFVD4TPNX38V1WCB5A&psc=1&refRID=M3BFVD4TPNX38V1WCB5A And; https://www.amazon.co.uk/SIA-Stainless-Slimline-Electric-Kitchen/dp/B085HK69MS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=52764727145&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwltH3BRB6EiwAhj0IUJN_fk5lbdl1axihWhXLwq2MVjMA1rLPmuBmP48RE1a1BNBsW0TwsxoCdQUQAvD_BwE&hvadid=259047722847&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9045042&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1055652098078129647&hvtargid=kwd-296418576700&hydadcr=28148_1752695&keywords=plinth+heater&qid=1593073176&sr=8-1-spons&tag=googhydr-21&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExOFdQRldOUEFZRDYzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgwMTc3TElMVjlOSjlRTkxCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTc3MDFJSUYxTlBRQk5XU08md2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Mike. Naa mate, I have a door and a woolly hat for both extremes, haha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Ray H said: Hi Andy Welcome to the sunny south. Are you planning an outside light so that your trek between the two doors and locking/unlocking doors can be illuminated? Done x 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2020 Another good day to be had today, I've been out and sorted the Security Alarm and Monitoring system, and also found some other bits I'll need at a later date. Then back and found the boxes for the Desk area and sorted that as well. Enough now for one day I recon. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 In the pics above, the frame over the desk will / should hold the Fiddle Yard in the stored position. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I spy with my little eye something beginning with Seven. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Matt C Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2020 11 hours ago, Andrew P said: Yes Kevin, When we do fill in the area in front and between the steps, there will be a ramp to help Dee get up to that level. Uhuh Uhuh I see where this is going lads. " Nice big flat step tp help Dee get in and out" " A light fitted outside so you can see out there in the dark". Notice how much the roof hangs over that convenient space ? Next it will be " I'm just going to raise the back wall a bit to cut down on the wind" . . " i'm just going to put in a bit of a sloping roof across from the main roof to the back wall to make it a bit more weather proof in winter". "I'm just going to put a door at each end as its like a wind tunnel in there" "Just thinking dear maybe we should move the front door to the front of the house so you dont have so far to go to get in the car it'll fit nicely next to the garage door love" Ooooo look a nice big covered space has appeared right next to my railway room, shame to waste it !!! I could run a track right out the door, turn right and run right down the side of the house to the back garden 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted June 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2020 Wow today has been really hot here much to hot to do much work and it looks like you must have been really busy. Will that desk/workbench ever be so tidy again? Don 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 2 hours ago, woodenhead said: I spy with my little eye something beginning with Seven. Naa, You just seeing things mate, haha. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Mattc6911 said: Uhuh Uhuh I see where this is going lads. " Nice big flat step tp help Dee get in and out" " A light fitted outside so you can see out there in the dark". Notice how much the roof hangs over that convenient space ? Next it will be " I'm just going to raise the back wall a bit to cut down on the wind" . . " i'm just going to put in a bit of a sloping roof across from the main roof to the back wall to make it a bit more weather proof in winter". "I'm just going to put a door at each end as its like a wind tunnel in there" "Just thinking dear maybe we should move the front door to the front of the house so you dont have so far to go to get in the car it'll fit nicely next to the garage door love" Ooooo look a nice big covered space has appeared right next to my railway room, shame to waste it !!! I could run a track right out the door, turn right and run right down the side of the house to the back garden Many of those ideas have been discussed with my Stepson, especially the extra roof and possibly a proper door at each end, but at the moment, it's more of a cost issue. The Step will definitely be done to cover the full area, and I'll see how next winter goes re other bits first. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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