sir douglas Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 brilliant weathering Rob, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi Rob, Just found this thread, great stuff must say l'm looking forward to seeing the A3 running round the garden.. GT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted October 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2013 A couple more videos Sounds like it has a BBC sound chip fitted at one point... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Frustratingly the J63 ran flawlessly after giving quite a poor showing at Telford - and I all I did was chuck the track down to play... I haven't done anything more with it than contemplate adding more pickups. Rob, Could it be that you have run it only on a straight piece of track and maybe on points or curves some of the pickups are losing connection with the wheels? Just a thought. Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Rob, Could it be that you have run it only on a straight piece of track and maybe on points or curves some of the pickups are losing connection with the wheels? Just a thought. Alan. Hi Alan, I am sure that you are right, it was going over the points where it kept stopping. I do intend to do something with it but sods law dictates that you chuck something together and it works fine (while poking it's tongue out at you!) and when you spend ages "making it as good as you can" it doesn't Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaScala Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Don't know how I have missed this Rob, but congrats on rapid progress. You must be very pleased giving your stock a good run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thanks Hugh, It should be even better once I get more track from my son for Christmas. I will start sorting out what point I need a bit nearer to spring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 The first cut of the grass this year prompted discussions on plans for completion of the track laying at the Rhubarb Triangle HQ. I received another box of track for Christmas from my son - he was quite disgusted that I only wanted track. That left me needing a further box plus half a dozen turn outs. Since last year, modelling funds have been used on various bits and pieces needed to complete projects etc. so I was thinking, as you do, of moving it forward in stages as my funds would allow. To my surprise and delight Chris wasn't hearing any of doing it in stages - "get the bits you need to finish it and I will sort the funds" were her words. Orders have been placed before there is any chance of a change of mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 The sun was shining today so I decided to play in the garden. http://youtu.be/-iKrMo_Vl7s http://youtu.be/-iKrMo_Vl7s http://youtu.be/2EF8Sn4UKY8 http://youtu.be/hG5hpmYtf-I Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40126 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hi Rob, How's The Triangle doing ? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hi Rob, How's The Triangle doing ? Steve Hi Steve, Sadly it hasn't got any further this year but I have promised Chris that I will stop making stock and make progress on both the indoor layout and the outdoor one this winter/spring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer1027 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Look forward to seeing progress on those Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 We got back early from our weekend in Kidderminster and while I was away I had read that Simon had finished wiring the circuit on his line. So I decided to cut the grass and since the sun was shining to make a start on the track for the line. First I laid it all out to see whether I had enough, sadly not but I am only about 6 or 7 lengths short and they are for the sidings so I can crack on with the main circuits. Once it was all laid out I made a start on soldering the dropper strips to the bottoms of the rails - after figuring it all out I managed to get about half of the outer circuit done so I am quite pleased with progress. Now the light nights are here I should be able make steady headway before working indoors after tea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Fascinating thread, and making me think about expanding my small garden line. How is the all-weather MDF standing-up to the rigours of life? I've never heard of it before, and it looks attractive from an ease-of-use viewpoint ........ But, I've always had a mortal fear of using MDF in even slightly-damp environments, let alone outdoors. Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Fascinating thread, and making me think about expanding my small garden line. How is the all-weather MDF standing-up to the rigours of life? I've never heard of it before, and it looks attractive from an ease-of-use viewpoint ........ But, I've always had a mortal fear of using MDF in even slightly-damp environments, let alone outdoors. Kevin Hi Kevin, It's been down for the best part of 2 years now without any signs of deterioration or swelling of the sheets. Like all MDF type materials you really need to wear a mask whilst cutting it but other than that it's like any other sheet material. The only other thing of note is that you are recommended to only use non-ferrous fixings with it. I screwed the boards down with stainless screws and I plan to pin the track down with brass pins (I bought a kilo a few years ago so have them on stock). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 A milestone was reached this evening. I have now soldered the droppers on all of the sections of track. Next I need to figure out how to wire the turnouts for DCC - in 4mm it was easy I just inserted a staple like thing that Hornby produced. I have never wired a turn out before so that should be a learning curve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 The Rhubarb Triangle line has taken a massive leap forward this week with both track circuits laid. They just need wiring up now. I need more track for the sidings which is on order. having completed the beginings we couldn't resist playing a little. https://youtu.be/PfmgRlMgV7I https://youtu.be/giZkmKHpbn8 https://youtu.be/XTEvOimXwSQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Very nice. I would love to have a garden layout but my wife has banned me from having one. She says one layout is enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 loving the really slow running in the first vid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 loving the really slow running in the first vid Cheers, that's the sort of running that I am looking for especially since I don't want to risk anything falling off.... - Sadly I should have run the J63 light engine for a bit to get it running smoothly again before loading it with wagons, it's been in a box for 12 months or more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 A major milestone was passed on the Rhubarb Triangle line last night before rain stopped play. The remaining turnout and pieces of track were laid ready for wiring up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandbridgejct Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Nice work. I particularly like the part of the plan that says: "Flower bed. This is mine: hands off." Now, back to your fantastic brasswork threads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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