well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[Gilbert]

12 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Even at this point Project X is quite visually satisfying Rob. 
Having not been around on here for a previous build I’m curious how you operate points when they’re mounted on an IKEA shelf?

 

Jay

I understand Rob is an exponent of Phase 1 Digital Control...

[NHY 581]

13 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Even at this point Project X is quite visually satisfying Rob. 
Having not been around on here for a previous build I’m curious how you operate points when they’re mounted on an IKEA shelf?

 

Jay

 

Morning Jay. 

 

No smoke and mirrors here. The points are digital = Mk 1 Pokey Finger. 

 

I work in the basis that if I manually uncouple then there's no issue in manually operating the points. 

 

Funnily enough despite having shown the other layouts at a number of exhibitions, no one has ever commented adversley. 

 

I've had a  few "oh, that's how you do it" .......

 

I have always maintained that my layouts are 'bottom rung' jobs. Anyone can  knock these up from readily available bits and bobs. They're simple and straightforward. 

 

I did contemplate using Caboose Industries ground throws  and in theory have enough to do it but I can't find them..........I've found one of the four I know I have but as to the whereabouts of the other three your guess is as good as mine. 

 

I made the mistake of tidying up the parts box a few months ago.................

 

 

So, for now, pokey finger it is. 

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

 

Edited August 14, 2021 by NHY 581
Digital Erratum.

[JustinDean]

3 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

Morning Jay. 

 

No smoke and mirrors here. The points are digital = Mk 1 Pokey Finger. 

 

I work in the basis that if I manually uncouple then there's no issue in manually operating the points. 

 

Funnily enough despite having shown the other layouts at a number of exhibitions, no one has ever commented adversley. 

 

I've had a  few "oh, that's how you do it" .......

 

I have always maintained that my layouts are 'bottom rung' jobs. Anyone can  knock these up from readily available bits and bobs. They're simple and straightforward. 

 

I did contemplate using Caboose Industries ground throws  and in theory have enough to do it but I can't find them..........I've found one of the four I know I have but as to the whereabouts of the other three your guess is as good as mine. 

 

I made the mistake of tidying up the parts box a few months ago.................

 

 

So, for now, pokey finger it is. 

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

 

Love that! 
Well that makes things very uncomplicated. I assume that you’re relying on point switch blade contact for electrical continuity?

Jay

 

[Gilbert]

6 minutes ago, Gilbert said:

I understand Rob is an exponent of Phase 1 Digital Control...

Otherwise known as the TSE system..."Train Set Electrics"

[NHY 581]

As an aside, a reminder on my phone reminds me that I should be heading to Wells tomorrow for Railwells............

 

An in other news, I have had a chat about our Small Cardiff Show which some of you fine fellows go to a lot of trouble to get to at the end of January each year. 

 

Regretably,  it will not be going ahead next year. 

 

However, there may be something brewing for February in nearby Penarth which will be of a similar persuasion. I'll post any details if this develops further. 

 

Rob. 

Edited August 14, 2021 by NHY 581
Further digital erratum.

[Gilbert]

1 minute ago, NHY 581 said:

As an aside, a reminder on my phone reminds me that I should be heading to Wells tomorrow for Railwells............

 

An in other news, I have had a chat about our Small Cardiff Show which some of you fine felliws go to a lot of trouble to get to at the end of January each year. 

 

Regretably,  it will not be going ahead next year. 

 

However, there may be something brewing for February in nearby Penarth which will be of a similar persuasion. I'll post any details if this develops further. 

 

Rob. 

A great shame about "Scouthut Rail" Rob but glad something is brewing....

[NHY 581]

3 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Love that! 
Well that makes things very uncomplicated. I assume that you’re relying on point switch blade contact for electrical continuity?

Jay

 

 

 

Indeed. 

 

Nothing too complicated but I did have a bit of a headfart last night when installling temporary sparks to test the ensemble. 

 

A misplaced isolating fishplate............I shall say no more

 

As Chris puts it so well.......TSE. 

 

Rob. 

[JustinDean]

Thanks for the answers Rob - I look forward to seeing X progress!

 

Are any exhibitions happening at all this year now? 
All I’ve seen is an O gauge event at the SVR in a couple of weeks. 

[Gilbert]

4 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Thanks for the answers Rob - I look forward to seeing X progress!

 

Are any exhibitions happening at all this year now? 
All I’ve seen is an O gauge event at the SVR in a couple of weeks. 

I think SVR is this weekend..some shows do appear to be on..

https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/events/exhibitions

[gwrrob]

12 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Are any exhibitions happening at all this year now? 

 

I've had an email saying the Great Electric Train Show, run by Hornby Magazine and to feature Pete Waterman's 64 ' layout is definitely on the first weekend in October.

[NHY 581]

43 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Thanks for the answers Rob - I look forward to seeing X progress!

 

Are any exhibitions happening at all this year now? 
All I’ve seen is an O gauge event at the SVR in a couple of weeks. 

 

I am booked for Taunton RailEx in October with Bleat.  Nothing thus far cancelling me. 

 

28 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

 

I've had an email saying the Great Electric Train Show, run by Hornby Magazine and to feature Pete Waterman's 64 ' layout is definitely on the first weekend in October.

 

 

Friends of mine are taking two layouts. 

[Gilbert]

6 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

I am booked for Taunton RailEx in October with Bleat.  Nothing thus far cancelling me. 

 

Excellent - a day out beckons! I might even get a ride on a GWR Castle HST.

I think Cheltenham is happening the following weekend as well..

[JustinDean]

47 minutes ago, Gilbert said:

I think SVR is this weekend..some shows do appear to be on..

https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/events/exhibitions

Thanks for that link - that’s a really useful resource. There’s a lot more going ahead than I realised!

 

Jay

[St Enodoc]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

a reminder on my phone reminds me that I should be heading to Wells tomorrow for Railwells

Sorry, I won't be there this year.

[durham light infantry]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

As an aside, a reminder on my phone reminds me that I should be heading to Wells tomorrow for Railwells............

 

An in other news, I have had a chat about our Small Cardiff Show which some of you fine fellows go to a lot of trouble to get to at the end of January each year. 

 

Regretably,  it will not be going ahead next year. 

 

However, there may be something brewing for February in nearby Penarth which will be of a similar persuasion. I'll post any details if this develops further. 

 

Rob. 

 

Something Sheepy this way comes...

 

Sheep Lane will be at Alnwick in September.

 

[NHY 581]

Well, 

 

Track down and a couple of minor tweaks made so all good thus far. 

 

 

 

Wiring to be finalised and added.

 

Test/play.

 

With this stage, dare I say it complete, thoughts can turn to adding ground cover. 

 

In order ( ish ) 

 

Ground cover.( DAS ) at the same imprinting buildings to eradicate gap and confirm positions of doors/ drains/downpipes for scribing of any flag stones/drains/manholes etc. 

 

Paint track/ground/self/ George. Clean/test/play. 

 

Weather track and varnish.

 

Cean/test/play. 

 

Ballast.

 

Clean/test/play. 

 

Ground surface. Various. 

 

Clean/test/play.

 

Water . 

 

Static grass first fix. 

 

Clean/test/play

 

Static grass 2nd fix.

 

Clean/test play

 

Other scenery, flowers, shrubs, weedy track, palm trees etc. 

 

Clean/test/play.

 

Add buildings. 

 

Test/play. 

 

Backscene/lights

 

Test/play.

 

In between the above detail and weather some locos and stock whilst testing and playing.

 

 

Exhibit,  hand over controls to CK and go for cup of tea. 

 

Simples. 

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NHY 581]

11 minutes ago, durham light infantry said:

 

Something Sheepy this way comes...

 

Sheep Lane will be at Alnwick in September.

 

 

 

Top stuff, Mike.

[Oldddudders]

36 minutes ago, durham light infantry said:

Sheep Lane will be at Alnwick in September.

Remind me - are the Dirty Bottles still untouched? 

[bgman]

Erm.......were you in the French Foreign Legion by any chance, I think I saw a Kepi ?

[Gilbert]

4 minutes ago, bgman said:

Erm.......were you in the French Foreign Legion by any chance, I think I saw a Kepi ?

I think Rob is a bit too tough for the Legion....

[St Enodoc]

54 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Well, 

 

Track down and a couple of minor tweaks made so all good thus far. 

 

 

 

Wiring to be finalised and added.

 

Test/play.

 

With this stage, dare I say it complete, thoughts can turn to adding ground cover. 

 

In order ( ish ) 

 

Ground cover.( DAS ) at the same imprinting buildings to eradicate gap and confirm positions of doors/ drains/downpipes for scribing of any flag stones/drains/manholes etc. 

 

Paint track/ground/self/ George. Clean/test/play. 

 

Weather track and varnish.

 

Cean/test/play. 

 

Ballast.

 

Clean/test/play. 

 

Ground surface. Various. 

 

Clean/test/play.

 

Water . 

 

Static grass first fix. 

 

Clean/test/play

 

Static grass 2nd fix.

 

Clean/test play

 

Other scenery, flowers, shrubs, weedy track, palm trees etc. 

 

Clean/test/play.

 

Add buildings. 

 

Test/play. 

 

Backscene/lights

 

Test/play.

 

In between the above detail and weather some locos and stock whilst testing and playing.

 

 

Exhibit,  hand over controls to CK and go for cup of tea. 

 

Simples. 

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I like your selection of reading material.

[bgman]

8 minutes ago, Gilbert said:

I think Rob is a bit too tough for the Legion....

 

Ah ! Possibly got the wrong type of Force.....

 

 

Yours

 

Kepi La Phew

Edited August 14, 2021 by bgman

[Donw]

There seems to be an awful lot to get done before you get the cuppa.

 

looking good I must say.

 

Don

[NHY 581]

4 hours ago, bgman said:

Erm.......were you in the French Foreign Legion by any chance, I think I saw a Kepi ?

 

4 hours ago, bgman said:

 

Ah ! Possibly got the wrong type of Force.....

 

 

Yours

 

Kepi La Phew

 

 

Mange tout, G. 

 

You are right. Le Kepi is Gendarmerie issue. I acquired it in 2003 whilst working with a company of Gendarmes ( amongst other nationalities) at one of their training areas called St Astier, which if I recall correctly is Bordeaux ish. I just recall a very long drive and it was very hot throughout our stay.

 

 

Rob. 

[keefr2]

Apologies in advance Rob as I know you'll have mentioned it, but can I ask what Ikea baseboard this latest epic is taking shape on, and what are the dimensions please? 

 

Keith