Psiborg Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Not a lot of progress due to being back at work, and the garage being too cold on my days off, but I have completed the copper-clad sleepers on the scenic board joins... The station end boards join (before soldering)... and the station throat Cheers Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Wiring to start soon! To be ready for wiring the layout I needed to prepare the Cobalt IP Digital point motors for installation Firstly the fulcrum bar and throw wire needed fitting... then I added the Red and Black wires from the DCC track feed and Grey to the point frog. I also added the two White wires that will go to a single push button switch per point. At a later date I intend adding LED indicator LEDs to a display panel to show the current direction each point is set so I added two Yellow wires (one for each LED) and a Grey common wire and connected all of the wires to terminal blocks They are now all ready to be fitted to the layout and once the track feeds are completed I can test the Cobalts using the DCC handset to throw them without the need of fitting any switches or push buttons Thanks for looking Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 5 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) Cobalt fitting and track wiring Today I started fitting the Cobalt point motors to the first scenic board. There are only three points on this board so it was a good one to start with. The DCC track feeds were also soldered to the rails and connected up under the board. Setting the Cobalt IP Digital DCC address was simple and then they were tested using the handset, as mentioned previously, and worked as expected. A satisfied customer! The 4" deep framework was also perfect as the legs, when folded away, just clear the Cobalts and the wiring. Thanks for looking Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg to correct poor wording 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Wiring complete I have fitted and wired all of the Cobalt IP digital point motors now and wired up the DCC track feeds on all of the scenic boards... Here is board 2... and here is board 3. In this picture you can also see the D connectors fitted to transfer power over the board joins For reference, my wiring so far is as follows... Red & Black - DCC Track feeds Yellow & Grey - 12v DC for lighting White - point control via push buttons mounted on control panel (not yet fitted) Cheers Simon 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) Testing One of my Class 25s was the test loco, after first making sure it was safe (as the fiddle-yard has not yet been completed)... Here is the the first movement... Cheers Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz57 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Woohoo, it's up and running! I can't wait to have a test session on Buxton now restrictions have been eased. I wonder what HST power cars would look like in the depot... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) On 20/05/2021 at 20:14, Heinz57 said: Woohoo, it's up and running! I can't wait to have a test session on Buxton now restrictions have been eased. I wonder what HST power cars would look like in the depot... Haven't you heard, they have been withdrawn 😭 so won't appear at Buxton🤣 Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Fiddleyard build Now the scenic boards have been tested I needed to crack on with the fiddleyard, so the layout operation can be tested properly. The frame and legs were already in place with the lead in tracks fitted and wired up... All that was needed now was the traverser itself. I used the same material as the baseboard tops (9mm ply) and screwed some frame to either side to a) stop the stock from falling off b) keep the traverser solid c) block rolling stock from ending up on the floor when the traverser isn't aligned with a track (In the future I will add some foam to the ends) I then fitted three drawer runners so it would slide smoothly, mounted them on some 2"x1" timber and fitted it inside the frame I gave the traverser a coat of matching paint before finishing for the day. The bolts next to the traverser are to lock it in place for transport/storage purposes Thanks for looking Simon 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Looks very neat that traverser board. You making good progress. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks Shaun. I originally wanted four tracks but decided on three to allow plenty of room for lifting stock on and off (and space for the stronger traverser sides) Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Realy coming along treat now Simon looking forward to more of your build work.. cheers neil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Traverser completed The traverser now has all track laid... and after wiring it up a Buxton class 108 DMU was used to test it All tracks are lined up using the bolts (and I have screwed a couple of blocks under the traverser to stop it travelling further than needed) Thanks for looking Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz57 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 It looks great pal! Now all the track is 100% done and everything is up and running its like a huge milestone has been reached! My DRS stock is ready for the running session! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Heinz57 said: It looks great pal! Now all the track is 100% done and everything is up and running its like a huge milestone has been reached! My DRS stock is ready for the running session! I told you before - It's the wrong blue! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) A test session today A few videos from todays operating session Enjoy Simon Edited June 20, 2021 by Psiborg 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Cheers 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heinz57 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Locos and coaches! Looks like it was a successful running session. Great to see the layout up and running! Onwards and upwards pal! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, Heinz57 said: Locos and coaches! Looks like it was a successful running session. Great to see the layout up and running! Onwards and upwards pal! Cheers Matt Other than the dirty wheels on the 108 and the boards needing to be levelled off (due to the garage floor) all went well Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Looks really good with the BR blue era stock. Already got that Buxton look before any scenery. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Enjoyed the videos, looks good already, cant wait for the scenery 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Great videos here cant wait for new update now.. cheers neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 01/11/2021 at 16:41, saxokid said: Great videos here cant wait for new update now.. cheers neil Thanks Neil There probably won't be much happening for a while as the garage is too cold to work in Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) First test of 2022 With the warmer weather arriving, I thought it was about time to get in the garage and have a running session. After giving the tracks a clean, I ran a couple of locos (class 25 and a class 37) around every track. Only one point motor needed a minor adjustment to the fulcrum bar, lowering it by a few millimetres to increase the throw I used two handsets with one for loco control and the other to change the points. I intend to start on the control panel(s) soon Thanks for reading Simon Edited April 17, 2022 by Psiborg 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted April 17, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Psiborg said: Only one point motor needed a minor adjustment to the fulcrum bar, lowering it by a few millimetres to increase the throw I used to faff around with fulcrum bars (tortoise) but after input from St.Enodoc I have adjusted to min force max throw and found them to be fuss free fitting. (Assuming you have no over c3 tre sprinting to need an increased force.) 1 hour ago, Psiborg said: I used two handsets with one for loco control and the other to change the points. I intend to start on the control panel(s) soon Clever! Paul. Edited April 17, 2022 by 5BarVT Auto incorrect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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