RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 DCC - Does Clive Care? Let them that want to play that way do so, stick to your own highway and be happy with what you do. 1 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 27 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: I am pulling out what remains of my hair........DCC you drive the trains not the track Real Railway The signaler sets the route, clears the signals, the guard (or station staff if one man operated) tell the driver the train is set to go and the driver pulls the regulator. The magic thing happens and the train moves. DCC Model Railway The route is set (maybe by a signaler but could also be by the driver on his handset), signals ( if fitted and operative) are cleared, there maybe someone who tells the driver is it OK to go but normally there isn't, the driver (who maybe the signaler as well) pushes the go button, or the slidey thing or turns the twiddly knob. The magic thing happens and the train moves. DC Model Railway The route is set (maybe by a signaler but could also be by the driver on the control panel), signals ( if fitted and operative) are cleared, there maybe someone who tells the driver is it OK to go but normally there isn't, the driver (who maybe the signaler as well) pushes the the slidey thing or turns the twiddly knob. The magic thing happens and the train moves. Can someone explain how you drive the track in DC? Mine seems to stay still even without the nails in it. Do you also know the meaning of life, or the whereabouts of the Holly Grail as well mate? 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Toy Trains is for fun, be it wooden push along, clockwork, DC, DCC, Radio Controlled, Real Steam Driven, Solar powered or wind powered. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo675 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 33 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: I am pulling out what remains of my hair........DCC you drive the trains not the track Real Railway The signaler sets the route, clears the signals, the guard (or station staff if one man operated) tell the driver the train is set to go and the driver pulls the regulator. The magic thing happens and the train moves. DCC Model Railway The route is set (maybe by a signaler but could also be by the driver on his handset), signals ( if fitted and operative) are cleared, there maybe someone who tells the driver is it OK to go but normally there isn't, the driver (who maybe the signaler as well) pushes the go button, or the slidey thing or turns the twiddly knob. The magic thing happens and the train moves. DC Model Railway The route is set (maybe by a signaler but could also be by the driver on the control panel), signals ( if fitted and operative) are cleared, there maybe someone who tells the driver is it OK to go but normally there isn't, the driver (who maybe the signaler as well) pushes the the slidey thing or turns the twiddly knob. The magic thing happens and the train moves. Can someone explain how you drive the track in DC? Mine seems to stay still even without the nails in it. Hi Clive, I wouldn't worry about it and just get on and build another bug crate, or you could get into sacred geometry and Patristics and the terrible effect that non contrapuntal music has upon ones own conscious: Gibbo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 20, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2019 It is expressions like "DCC you drive the trains not the track", what rubbish. I have operated both good and over complicated DC and DCC layouts. Neither system seems to stop operator error or stuff falling off the track. The two main problems I have, and the latter one is only now and then.. The former, well best not go there. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 52 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: It is expressions like "DCC you drive the trains not the track", what rubbish. You’re an engineer (I believe); that expression is marketing speak/spin/whatever: engineers and marketing don’t mix ‘cos engineers can’t stand the ‘fast and loose with facts’ so beloved by sales persons! Paul. (Another similarly afflicted engineer.) I’ll see you on Friday and explain why I use DCC . . . 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 16/02/2019 at 21:23, Satan's Goldfish said: Do you need a big sheet of foam padding? From my last meeting with Clive I think he's one step ahead of you, albeit he's put under his shirt! Mike. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 20, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: From my last meeting with Clive I think he's one step ahead of you, albeit he's put under his shirt! Mike. Bastante de ese señor emprendedor occidental. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 20, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 hours ago, 5BarVT said: You’re an engineer (I believe); that expression is marketing speak/spin/whatever: engineers and marketing don’t mix ‘cos engineers can’t stand the ‘fast and loose with facts’ so beloved by sales persons! Paul. (Another similarly afflicted engineer.) I’ll see you on Friday and explain why I use DCC . . . Thanks Paul I know what you mean. I did start my working life as an engineer but change direction and became a nurse. Like engineering, you deal with realities not spin. I am operating a DCC layout on Friday, with noise. Let's hope I remember which button to push to get the loco to sound its horn. I will have the Edinburgh to Glasgow train with me to make. I have done the basics for side 2 of the first coach. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: Thanks Paul I know what you mean. I did start my working life as an engineer but change direction and became a nurse. Like engineering, you deal with realities not spin. I am operating a DCC layout on Friday, with noise. Let's hope I remember which button to push to get the loco to sound its horn. I will have the Edinburgh to Glasgow train with me to make. I have done the basics for side 2 of the first coach. Careful Clive - you'll be wanting a drive on Abbotswood next! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 20, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Phil Bullock said: Careful Clive - you'll be wanting a drive on Abbotswood next! Hello Lord Bullock of Abbotswood, If I can manage Dagworth, including doing the signalling and route setting in the days of Hex then your train set should be easy.......downside my mobile, it is a phone not a mini computer, will it work? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: Hello Lord Bullock of Abbotswood, If I can manage Dagworth, including doing the signalling and route setting in the days of Hex then your train set should be easy.......downside my mobile, it is a phone not a mini computer, will it work? No worries Clive we have plenty of spare mini computers.......giving you network access on your phone could be risky! Others have gone away with it and subsequently hacked in to network at future exhibitions to cause chaos - hee hee. No names no pack drill! Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 20, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Phil Bullock said: No worries Clive we have plenty of spare mini computers.......giving you network access on your phone could be risky! Others have gone away with it and subsequently hacked in to network at future exhibitions to cause chaos - hee hee. No names no pack drill! Phil Hi Phil Do you have a handset with a twiddly turny thingy, as I can't manage anything else. Andi has one just for me. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 21, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Andrew P said: Toy Trains is for fun, be it wooden push along, clockwork, DC, DCC, Radio Controlled, Real Steam Driven, Solar powered or wind powered. String. Don't forget string. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 21, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 hours ago, St Enodoc said: String. Don't forget string. Wot about a rubber band? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_H Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 14 hours ago, Andrew P said: Toy Trains is for fun, be it wooden push along, clockwork, DC, DCC, Radio Controlled, Real Steam Driven, Solar powered or wind powered. Andy, I think you forgot to mention ..... Courtesy of Doc Brown (and Marty)! Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 16 hours ago, 5BarVT said: ...engineers and marketing don’t mix ‘cos engineers can’t stand the ‘fast and loose with facts’ so beloved by sales persons!... As an engineer once told me: "we are dealing with marketing people here so common sense is wearing trainers and will not be allowed in" Nice to see a solid Hastings DEMU under construction amid all those flimsy Northern DMUs. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2019 Al Muraykh is taking her time... eta Southampton now 28 Feb... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbowilts Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 With a name like that I’m not surprised! Is it named after a Gulf verion of Al Murray? Tim T 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_H Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, eastwestdivide said: As an engineer once told me: "we are dealing with marketing people here so common sense is wearing trainers and will not be allowed in" Talking about 'Common Sense", I saw a couple of 'T' shirts with these slogans: Ian Edited February 22, 2019 by Ian_H 3 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted February 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2019 Paging Mr. Mortimore there is a PM for you attention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Hope our man doesn't come back with a Kilt and nothing underneath. haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Andrew P said: Hope our man doesn't come back with a Kilt and nothing underneath. haha "Is anything worn under the kilt?" "No, it's all in perfect working order." I thank you. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Has Morty gone AWOL? At least I know where i am, although i am a bit hazy on what day it is... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted February 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2019 I know where he was on Friday and he was in good form. Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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