long island jack Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Cheers John glad you like it. left hand end nearly complete, just switch stands (on way) and some small details. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Can I ask please of the provenance of the building on the left of the layout with the loading bay ? Looks a very nice layout. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Kit bash of this https://www.walthers.com/golden-valley-canning-company-kit-main-building-10-1-2-quot-x-8-quot-boiler-house-4-3-4-quot-x-3-quot-empty 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Night shift! 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 95% done, just some people to add and fine a route for power lines. Just need the exhibition circuit to get started sometime ,maybe not this year, but you never know!! 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 17, 2020 It’s relaxing just imaging the burbling loco switching there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Looking great. The first pic reminds me of Jon Grants 'Sweethome Alabama' and this photo I took at Newcastle. Your pics have convinced me it's time to return to the 'Darkside' and Conrail Shared Assets Operations! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Alcanman said: Your pics have convinced me it's time to return to the 'Darkside' Yes!!! Best news I've had all day!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Hi Mal You right it does look a bit like SA, must have been in my subconscious,not intentional,but don't tell Mr Grant he'll be shouting copyright at me!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 layout ready for exhibition,when we get back to normal,just operations to work out,got an idea, just needs testing 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 If you've 25 mins to spare,hope you enjoy,got to work on my editing 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) I really like this little layout Long Island Jack. The Conrail nee Penn Central faded green boxcar is so subtle. Really effective. Can I just add one polite comment about the sound on the Alco, having driven a few diesels in my time. A driver tends to apply power to get the loco moving, then eases down on the power controller, then shutting off, or leaving it in the "on" position. This means the engine is "ticking over" as much as it is revving. i think your Alco could be more realistic with some coasting, and hope you don't mind me saying. Fantastic job. Edited August 9, 2020 by Covkid typo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 can't do much about the sound, this ESU decoder doesn't have coast available, it is an Alco and they chugg in tick over 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I struggle to make head or tail of ESU manuals, to be honest. I think the manual for my Loksound L decoders says that manual notching can be activated, but I couldn't see anywhere where it said what values to put in what CVs to enable this On the other hand I set one of my Tsunamis for manual notching; loved being able to notch up before moving off, and 'coasting' - BUT - having to press extra buttons to do this whilst doing switching in particular became a bit of a pain, so now I don't bother with it. Anyway @Covkid, you may drive modern UK trains; bet you've never driven an old Alco??!! This'll wet your appetite 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I thought loksound had drive hold on them, or is this not what you guys are talking about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 8 hours ago, DanielB said: I thought loksound had drive hold on them, or is this not what you guys are talking about? Not quite the same thing AFAIK. Drive hold is for ramping up the engine to notch 8, whilst the loco is only crawling along, simulating lugging a very heavy train uphill. Manual notching is being able to control the engine speed independant of the loco speed, so you can 'rev up' before moving off, but reduce engine speed to idle once the train is rolling. It is a nice feature but I can't see how to activate it in the ESU manual. Heck I had to start a thread just to get 'Rule 17' lights working as I couldn't decipher the manual..!! @Prof Klyzlr came to the rescue that time!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) Been playing with the C425, i'd forgot i had a problem with the chip and sent it back,it came back with update chip with drive hold of f9, it works a treat,just need to move the function to f6, f9 is bit of a fiddle on lenz, Edited August 12, 2020 by long island jack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) we can go back to the 50's! Edited March 13 by long island jack 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 hours ago, long island jack said: we can go back to the 50's! ...and move to Amish country, Pennsylvania, by the looks of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 49 minutes ago, F-UnitMad said: ...and move to Amish country, Pennsylvania, by the looks of it. no still in Michigan! https://amishamerica.com/michigan-amish/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Well well... learn something new every day on RMweb!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 8 hours ago, long island jack said: we can go back to the 50's! I need to send you some better switch stands. Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, Andy Reichert said: I need to send you some better switch stands. Andy got any info,photos,i'll need 5 switch stands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 20 hours ago, long island jack said: got any info,photos,i'll need 5 switch stands https://youtu.be/ofGPbVJ3r-M Lots of movement always looks more interesting at exhibitions. I'm currently running low, so you may have to wait until next month's restocking shipment arrives. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Keith Addenbrooke Posted October 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 17/05/2020 at 15:15, long island jack said: 95% done, just some people to add and fine a route for power lines. Just need the exhibition circuit to get started sometime ,maybe not this year, but you never know!! Hi Jack, could I ask what the source for this building was (should I be assuming from other comments it’s a kitbashed Walthers)? My first guess was either a couple of low relief kits, but from this angle it’s not a background building. Just wondered - love the layout. Thanks, Keith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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