PMW Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 I've spent this afternoon starting the baseboards for Wavenham, I had earmarked today to get them done but got sidetracked this morning. four boards will make the layout, made from 25mm chipboard with two inch strips as bracing. Weather permitting that will get finished tomorrow and then hopefully we'll have some photos of the bare boards ready to go. I have also prepared the arduino with the latest DCC++ Ex variant ready to do some testing, and the DCC sound chip for the A3 came today, plus a Lais chip for the Class 08. so hopefully by the end of the weekend we will have some track down, and the first trains running under DCC control. It would be great to hear (and see) what you have done today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Modifying timetables and train orders for operations while keeping cool in 40C plus temperatures outside. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 38 minutes ago, Sol said: Modifying timetables and train orders for operations while keeping cool in 40C plus temperatures outside. I wish. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted November 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2020 Yesterday, I added some more bracing ready for scenery to be added. I also built a point. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Putting together a Fire engine House for the small town on the layout. An American Model Builders laser-cut kit. Should get it finished today. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Nothing, related to model railways. Work doesn't half get in the way of the important stuff. 3 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMW Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Sol said: Modifying timetables and train orders for operations while keeping cool in 40C plus temperatures outside. I gave that a like because there is no Jealous emoji ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 8 hours ago, PMW said: I've spent this afternoon starting the baseboards for Wavenham, I had earmarked today to get them done but got sidetracked this morning. four boards will make the layout, made from 25mm chipboard with two inch strips as bracing. Weather permitting that will get finished tomorrow and then hopefully we'll have some photos of the bare boards ready to go. I have also prepared the arduino with the latest DCC++ Ex variant ready to do some testing, and the DCC sound chip for the A3 came today, plus a Lais chip for the Class 08. so hopefully by the end of the weekend we will have some track down, and the first trains running under DCC control. It would be great to hear (and see) what you have done today. I assume you are building a non-portable, temporary layout? Because chipboard is excessively heavy, especially 25mm thick, and it is the worst material for boards, with no real strength and disintegrates over time! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Made her a breakfast cup of tea. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Finished soring out the running problems with this Wrenn Castle. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2020 Nothing yet, but yesterday I built a Five 47 (Chivers) pigeon van and had an operating session, then ordered some stuff from Wizard/Comet for a GW E141 that I’ve got an aluminium body for, which will probably be the next project. This order includes bearings which I’m out of stock of and are needed for the pigeon. Today I’m shopping for paints to finish the pigeon and replenish stocks. I’ll have a beer while I’m in town if I can get into any of the pubs; I’m not queuing outside for one though... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) Today, I have attached some brake gear to a part built van kit. The same kit I have picked up, looked at and shuddered at the thought of doing the brake gear for the last two weeks. I have also picked up another part built van kit and wondered where the rest of it is. Later I shall be procrastinating over other part builds Andy (who doesn't like doing brake gear) Edited November 29, 2020 by SM42 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WM183 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Put the finishing touches on a batch of LBSC coaches I have been finishing for a friend for a few months now. Two roofs to be glued on, a few last minute tweaks, and to the post office Tuesday they go - then I can attack the benchwork upstairs with a vengeance! Amanda Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2020 Again, nothing yet, but I intend to do the interior of the Chivers pigeon van this evening, racks for the pigeon baskets, guard's seat, brake standard, locker oppostie ducket and draught screen next to it. And an operating session... I really ought to think about some pigeons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Been soldering some DCC sockets. I bought about 5 as they were cheaper than the pre-wired ones (which I am sure I bought for about £2 each a year or so ago ). Wish I'd have plumped for the more expensive £3/£4 ones as it's annoying - they're so small! And all this for a DVT type of vehicle that I just need lights for, so could easily hardwire... I think I did it because the only spare decoder I have is a Bachmann one. If I was to run into a Lais decoder in the future, I could swap it out and use the Bachmann for something more useful, like a loco. But then I do have three Zimo decoders with no home in the box... Then again, I need a socket for the loco that will go on the other end so maybe not too wasted I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted November 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2020 I have spent a few minutes designing a fiddle yard. Not there yet but something to work on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2020 I resurrected a couple of Hornby T9s. 312 and 314 were both bought new about a decade ago, had done hardly any track-time, but when I dug them out a couple of months ago both had suffered mazac failure. Then 338 had a decoder melt-down a couple of weeks back, burning a hole in the tender. Never seen that in 23 years of DCC. So I bought a cheap 120 off ebay, which while advertised as a good runner actually had bulgered bogie pickups causing a short, while the bogie suspension was broken. People just lie. So the 338 and 120 chassis are now enabling 312 and 314 to have a new life. And I have a brass thingie which may enable me to resurrect another chassis. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted November 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) Made a start on some O Gauge Accurascale HOP24/HUOs. Basing them on some Paul Bartlett photographs. Might take a while . . . . . . . . . . Edited December 1, 2020 by Mick Bonwick Amended HOP21 to HOP24, just in case anybody gets excited. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted November 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2020 Cleaned the shelves where the spare rolling stock lives, a lot of dust had accumulated. Then I ran some trains. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2020 Nothing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted November 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, The Johnster said: Nothing. Me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2020 We could be starting a trend, Colin. It’s not lazy if you call it energy conservation... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightOnTrack Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Nothing today, but hope to return to this post tomorrow with a much more interesting post! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnairn23 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 The last action I took with my layout was to purposely destroy it because my parents were moving house. Ahwell, everything created has to be destroyed so that something can be created again. I'm sure I'll have a new project soon enough. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS Peak Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I cut the webbing of a couple of yards of peco flexi track so that I could make the sleeper spacing look better in oo. Also took about 15 phone calls for work, just to take away the boredom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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