Andrew P Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Off out now to continue the electrical feeds to the Power Box still more to still a LOT more to do. Edited August 8, 2015 by Andrew P 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2015 When it's all complete, which 2 wires will you be using ? Looking good though, plenty of playability. It's sort of inspiring me to get back in the loft and sort things out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 When it's all complete, which 2 wires will you be using ? Looking good though, plenty of playability. It's sort of inspiring me to get back in the loft and sort things out. Yes two wires indeed, but I have decided to keep the Points and Signals on anolog with a proper switch panel, with Bitton I had the points through the DCC Bus Bar and the wiring was so simple, just two wires from the point motor to the point above and the rest was done on the hand set, but its very time consuming when operating. So reverting back to basics for Pencarne. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yes two wires indeed, but I have decided to keep the Points and Signals on anolog with a proper switch panel, with Bitton I had the points through the DCC Bus Bar and the wiring was so simple, just two wires from the point motor to the point above and the rest was done on the hand set, but its very time consuming when operating. So reverting back to basics for Pencarne. I can definitely see the point (sorry!) of this, particularly since operating the pointwork and signals is far more enjoyable to me than driving the trains. But surely it ought to be possible to have a traditional style leverframe which sends electronic commands down the bus? Best of both worlds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted August 7, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2015 Wiring up the control panel is one of the best aspects of the hobby! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 I can definitely see the point (sorry!) of this, particularly since operating the pointwork and signals is far more enjoyable to me than driving the trains. But surely it ought to be possible to have a traditional style leverframe which sends electronic commands down the bus? Best of both worlds. Fraid not Joseph, the bus only gives a constant feed and so you need a Driven Slow Motion Motor to feed off it, then it can ONLY be worked via a hand set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Wiring up the control panel is one of the best aspects of the hobby! Your avin a Giraffe matey, NO WAY. hahhahha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted August 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2015 I would agree with operating the turnouts and signals by a switch panel. A second advantage is that when operating with a pal you can see what switches he has set. With DCC using handsets unless you also have a display showing the routes set someone can change what you have just set. If you have a panel either the diagrammatic type or a straight line of switches and the signal box diagram the way the switches are set shows what routes are being used. Using DCC for the turnouts is ok on a simple layout where you can remember the address of each one or a big layout licked to a computer display but for a mid sized layout you still need a signal diagram with the accessory decoder nos unless you are Mr Memory. Don 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Evening all, well I've managed to finish the wiring of the Points, Droppers and Frog feeds for the LED's back to the Panel and I have tested it, and all is working as it should, so this week I can do some running and testing in the Goods Yard ensure there are no hidden problems to contend with, and also that all the Kadee Magnets are in the right places and I don't need any more. The only thing I haven't done yet is the Wires for the Signals, They will go in later as I'm bound to lean over and break one, (or more). Next job whilst testing is to finish the Platform Ramps and then go along the edging with filler and then give the Platforms a coat of paint, once that's done its a start on the scenic. Edited August 8, 2015 by Andrew P 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted August 7, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Fraid not Joseph, the bus only gives a constant feed and so you need a Driven Slow Motion Motor to feed off it, then it can ONLY be worked via a hand set. I haven't tried (yet?) but I reckon you should be able to do this by driving something like an NCE Mini Panel from a switch on the lever frame. Edited August 7, 2015 by St Enodoc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Its been an excellent day today as you will see once the Video has Up Loaded to You Tube and published tomorrow, (Sunday), Loads of Blues running and Shunting the Yard, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Looking forward to your video Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Morning All, well yesterday I had a good running session between other jobs, and also did some filming. It was the first time for using the Yard, and apart from just running a Loco over the Yard it had not been used in anger, let alone being filmed. There are still some minor issues to sort out before cleaning up the solder joints, painting the Rails and the Ballasting but overall I'm more than happy. I can now get a proper feel as to how the Layout will operate, and its potential later on once the facilities like the Goods Shed, Coal Yard and Warleggans Yard are in place. So without further a do, here is, WARTS AND ALL, its a bit shaky and blurred as I was trying to hold the camera, look at the screen to stay in shot, operate the controller and watch for problems. I had NO REHERSALS, so this literally was its first full test. BLUES ON PENCARNE JUNCTION.https://youtu.be/tPhbD9gVJmg 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Good morning Andy, Enjoyed your video very much, lots of operating potential there mate. Nice work so far. Can I ask one small question ? It would appear that there is a slight snagging at the end of the passenger platform as coaches pass through towards the door end, is it me or do they catch slightly ? It seems to show up on your videos. Excellent layout in the making Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Just watched the video, looks like you will enjoy this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi Andy, Looks really good and great fun to operate. I like the potential you have there. The little rat looks like you've done an excellent weathering job on on it! Everything else is nicely done too but that looks particularly nice. Cheers, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Good morning Andy, Enjoyed your video very much, lots of operating potential there mate. Nice work so far. Can I ask one small question ? It would appear that there is a slight snagging at the end of the passenger platform as coaches pass through towards the door end, is it me or do they catch slightly ? It seems to show up on your videos. Excellent layout in the making Morning, Yes as I said above, some minor issues to sort out and that is one of them, its actually the track is to near the Platform as its not fully pinned yet, the whole of the Platform needs fine tuning and finishing. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Thanks Martin and John, I really really am enjoying this one, BUT there will be another surprise any day now. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Very enjoyable Andy good to see everything working as it should ,liked the fifties and the 25 shunting ,this is definitely the best layout yet cant wait for the scenery now but take your time! By the way like the musical background ,proper music. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Very enjoyable Andy good to see everything working as it should ,liked the fifties and the 25 shunting ,this is definitely the best layout yet cant wait for the scenery now but take your time! By the way like the musical background ,proper music. Chris Cheers, Oh and the background music is courtesy of Planet Rock by the way. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Got back from holiday safe and sound, so after a nice long chill and rest l watched the new video, cracking use of the kadees Andy l can see you are so much happier now, so you can get on with some scenery and leave the track it looks fine to me... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Andy 'Shunters R Us' Peter's gets a result! Nice one our kid! I only hope you can stop playing long enough to get the grassy bits sorted! Regards Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted August 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2015 I was trying to... look at the screen to stay in shot... You failed dismally at that... I didn't see you once, unless that was you waving from the brake van! Ah, you meant the trains in shot! I really enjoyed the video Andy. It's looking like it will be a great layout to operate with loads that you can do... and plenty to do wrong. I'm also looking forward to watching closely as the scenics start to go in... though I may not watch all of the ballasting! Kind regards, Neil 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Cheers George, Bill and Neil, its been another good evening with Bob, (86950?) and Jeff, (Binney) around for a really good running session. there was Bobs Modern image unit and Jeff's Patriot, K3 and 37 Type 3, plus loads of new stuff from me including Class 22, 33, Hymek, Princess, and a few Tanks and the Auto Coach. The Videos will be up loaded later but wont come on live until tomorrow. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Just some Tasters from the Video, but I have to Edit the Video's before I can download them to You Tube. More tomorrow PLUS the Video. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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