Berry Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) Hello, Thanks for adding me as a new member of this great community. This is my first 00 gauge micro layout. The dimensions are: 41cm x 65cm. The radius for these very tight curves is only...175mm ! I cut the rail with my standard side cutting pliers...and it works well for me. I cleaned the end of the rails with a small file before fitting the fishplates. Just one Hornby 0-4-0 steam loco with three short wheelbase wagons. And that's all ! No need for DCC, so it's only a very basic DC controller. I'm very happy with the result. Edited June 22, 2019 by Berry 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrDuck Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Berry I like your small oval layout, you could fit a nice little siding to add to the fun. Your 0-4-0 loco will be suited for those tight curves, DC is what I prefer nothing wrong with that. Will be waiting to see your next bit of progress. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Thank you. First of all, I just wanted to prove to myself that I am able to build a very small layout with flexi-track. Right now, I have no idea for the scenery. But I'm working hard on it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Another loco arrived on my layout: 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 You can’t go wrong with a little Pug loco, there are so many different liveries and variations of these wonderful little engines. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 That's one tight little oval. Food for thought! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Oops ! I forgot the track plan: 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Keith Addenbrooke Posted June 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2019 Berry, I have to say, I'm impressed with the smooth tracklaying and running quality you've achieved with such extremely tight curves - if my calculations are correct these curves would be classed as excessively tight for N gauge, let alone OO. Could I ask what type of controller you're using? I've never owned one of these small tank engines, but have always read that they're better at fast running than slow: looks to me like your video shows a perfectly reasonable running speed (ie: not too fast), Keith. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) I built my own controller and I plug it in an old "CB" power supply. Hope that helps: Edited June 24, 2019 by Berry 2 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 This looks like fun. I've often thought I'd like to experiment with a tiny oval - I don't know why, it's just a concept that appeals to me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I like the concept of simple and your homemade controller is impressive, looking forward to seeing more. Jerry. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Berry Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 The Blueberry Railway is very proud to present its huge fleet of steam locomotives. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Berry Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Update: to be honest, I'm not working very hard on my layout right now ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted July 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2019 A nice collection of little steam locos. I’m sure you will get round to doing some more work on your layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I to like the small 0-4-0 locomotives and have a small collection too, there is quite a few of them. Jerry. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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