Andrew P Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 This morning after a couple of Hours gardening / leaf picking and weeding I've had a proper look at the extra line to the Depot's that I talked about earlier, so that along with the Double Slip that fed it has gone. this has also now created a large area between the Branch / Freight only line and the West Yard Sidings which will be weed strewn to some degree and the whole thing does look much better for it. It has reduced the operation in so much as I need to stop a Branch Freight to work the Deopt's, but as I said earlier, that's no bad thing as I'll be on my own in the Shed 90% on the time, (aghhh please feel sorry for me ).and so I can concentrate on Shunting and Trip workings more than just running Trains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2016 What you need is a robot programmed to work the fiddle yard suffling the stock around and sending out trains as required. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 What you need is a robot programmed to work the fiddle yard suffling the stock around and sending out trains as required. Don You mean called THE WIFE? Oh no, she's only been in the Shed once in 2 1/2 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 This afternoon I've cut away for the Parcels Bay, and also made up and fitted the end Board, but that will need a batten along the front to give it some support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted October 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2016 I bet you get some derailments at the end of the platform Andy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 I bet you get some derailments at the end of the platform Andy! Need to go to Specsaver, (other Opticians available). I obviously need bigger nails fixing the Track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binny Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Hi Bodge More is more is more.......plenty of room for a shed load of points !!!! Bin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 Hi Bodge More is more is more.......plenty of room for a shed load of points !!!! Bin Hi Jeff, If you mean an Engine Shed and MORE POINTS, then YES YES YES please, hahhah. :nono: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Don't encourage him Jeff, Hahahahahahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 I think I've found enough room for the Turntable and an Engine Shed, but not on the Main Layout, more details later on that though, but for now it's just a few small jobs to prepare the groundwork ready for Track Laying when I get home from Holiday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Anyone else remember someone saying a similar thing about Bottom Bitton :scratchhead: Yo Andy Wot are you doing about a lifting bit by the door? Cos weren't that the pain in the rear with both Bitton and Penwhatsitsface Junction? Back on Page 5 Clive asked about the Door. I did joke about jacking the Shed up and cutting a hole in the Floor, but all along I did have a real and HOPEFULLY workable solution to the problem. So here we go, this is what I've come up with.....IT'S A GATE. In the running position. Fitted with a Rise and Fall Hinge. As the Gate opens, not only does it lift, but with the end cut at an angle the Rail ends will part without touching each other or the other board. In the closed position it will be supported by the Main Frame. When open it can rest on a hinged folding flap, (the bit of Timber needs replacing as the screws came through and it's split). Or the whole assembly can be lifted clear of the Layout. There is still work to be done to brace the Gate and make it more refined, but I think it will work, there will be a small Bolt to lock it into the working position to ensure perfect Track alignment. Electrical power to the Track will be by Plug and Socket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted November 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2016 Back on Page 5 Clive asked about the Door. I did joke about jacking the Shed up and cutting a hole in the Floor, but all along I did have a real and HOPEFULLY workable solution to the problem. So here we go, this is what I've come up with.....IT'S A GATE. Well done sir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Back on Page 5 Clive asked about the Door. I did joke about jacking the Shed up and cutting a hole in the Floor, but all along I did have a real and HOPEFULLY workable solution to the problem. So here we go, this is what I've come up with.....IT'S A GATE. In the running position. Gate 1 001.JPG Fitted with a Rise and Fall Hinge. Gate 1 002.JPG As the Gate opens, not only does it lift, but with the end cut at an angle the Rail ends will part without touching each other or the other board. Gate 1 003.JPG In the closed position it will be supported by the Main Frame. Gate 1 008.JPG When open it can rest on a hinged folding flap, (the bit of Timber needs replacing as the screws came through and it's split). Gate 1 005.JPG Gate 1 004.JPG Gate 1 006.JPG Or the whole assembly can be lifted clear of the Layout. Gate 1 007.JPG There is still work to be done to brace the Gate and make it more refined, but I think it will work, there will be a small Bolt to lock it into the working position to ensure perfect Track alignment. Electrical power to the Track will be by Plug and Socket. like it mate very good, looks better... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Back on Page 5 Clive asked about the Door. I did joke about jacking the Shed up and cutting a hole in the Floor, but all along I did have a real and HOPEFULLY workable solution to the problem. So here we go, this is what I've come up with.....IT'S A GATE. In the running position. Gate 1 001.JPG Fitted with a Rise and Fall Hinge. Gate 1 002.JPG As the Gate opens, not only does it lift, but with the end cut at an angle the Rail ends will part without touching each other or the other board. Gate 1 003.JPG In the closed position it will be supported by the Main Frame. Gate 1 008.JPG When open it can rest on a hinged folding flap, (the bit of Timber needs replacing as the screws came through and it's split). Gate 1 005.JPG Gate 1 004.JPG Gate 1 006.JPG Or the whole assembly can be lifted clear of the Layout. Gate 1 007.JPG There is still work to be done to brace the Gate and make it more refined, but I think it will work, there will be a small Bolt to lock it into the working position to ensure perfect Track alignment. Electrical power to the Track will be by Plug and Socket. Ingenious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 What they said --^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steaming_chris Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Morning Clive and Don, . . . Ballasting 5 006.JPG Hi Andy Hope you don't mind me asking, who is the manufacture of the bank of switches on the left ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Peco switches. (Other stockists available!) http://www.track-shack.com/acatalog/OO-Peco-Lectrics-Switches.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steaming_chris Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Peco switches. (Other stockists available!)http://www.track-shack.com/acatalog/OO-Peco-Lectrics-Switches.html Thank you for the info and the link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2016 Very ingenious solution Andy, really like that. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Thanks Guys, and to Shadow for answering Steaming Chris's question about the Peco Switches. Out tomorrow, but hopefully more to come on Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted November 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2016 Clever! Forgive me for asking but can you still open the door far enough to enter the shed comfortably.Mrs. Squatch came up with a great solution for my warehouse. Instead of moving the door and building a lifting flap she said why not seal the door and use one of the up and over garage doors. So simple it's mind boggling.Can I ask what the counter bell in the first picture is used for mate? I've encountered a few of those recently one of which was used instead of venting frustration. Just wondering... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Clever! Forgive me for asking but can you still open the door far enough to enter the shed comfortably. Mrs. Squatch came up with a great solution for my warehouse. Instead of moving the door and building a lifting flap she said why not seal the door and use one of the up and over garage doors. So simple it's mind boggling. Can I ask what the counter bell in the first picture is used for mate? I've encountered a few of those recently one of which was used instead of venting frustration. Just wondering... Hi Shaun, the Main Door opens outwards and I have room to walk in O.K. but I can always lift it off if required. The Bell was a present from my parents when I was bed ridden for a couple of weeks back 76, I can now uses it as a Signal Box Bell if required. ding ding ######. EDIT = How come the word D O N G has been deleted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted November 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2016 Doahhhh. Silly me! Of course it opens outwards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 You mean called THE WIFE? Oh no, she's only been in the Shed once in 2 1/2 years. Andrew -maybe an updated 'automatic crispan' as per Rev P Denny...! As has been said before, you dont muck about do you with layout building... Regards, Andy R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Morning Gang, Thanks for all the likes etc. Not a lot today as I'm out but a little progress again before the weekend I hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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