26power Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Where though?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Where though?! Gosh, yes I'd better find out before Saturday IB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2018 Well if it's a clear day and I stand on tippy-toes I may be able to see you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Some random snaps. Started fixing signals to servos, so please ignore the aspect of the semaphores. Have decided on the G&F Electronics system. I will keep the Mega Points unit for Gallions Reach my 'London Terminus' 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2018 Reminder to self - get finger out with those hoppers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Well, all signals now working, tried to post a video, but not happening, any suggestions? Next task is to get the 'ting tings' operational. Feel more confident about going to Birtley in March now. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Feel more confident about going to Birtley in March now. Look forward to seeing you there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 BoXXocks, servo twitch, they are fine until I run a loco then they go bongo, As a quick fix I'll have to put a power down switch in the circuit, I can't think of any other simple solutions, unless anyone knows another way? Stamp collecting is looking good. Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2018 Separate power supply? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Separate power supply? Yep separate power supply nice smooth dc, not linked in any way. It apparently is not a rare problem, wish I had known it was a possibility beforehand, feel like I've wasted about 6 months, which frankly I haven't got. I will put in a power down switch, which isn't ideal, but I can't see anything else. I will also investigate manual operation to see if that's feasible. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 I'm guessing that the interference is connected to the electrom magnetic fieldof the loco motor when running. On my previouslayout I didn't have these problems,but I used a different power supply to the servos, a stepdown transformer (nfact a mobile phone charger) So possible solutions Change power supply to servos to unsmoothed dc Replace G&F servo driver with one of my Megapoints ones Burn layout I will report back with findings, although I can't see how the above will have any effect on e/m interference Cheers Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 27, 2018 4. Sent layout to ex-pat Geordie in Isle of Man...…….. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) Better look out that snow plough (or the Head and Shoulders) Edited December 1, 2018 by ianblenk 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 Signals sorted, replaced gantry with a double and a triple (I'm sure there's a proper signally name for them) meant I didn't have to use an extension for the servos. Note to self, use tortoises (the motor not the reptile) on the next layout. It doesn't take much to lose confidence, I'm thinking no exhibitions, too much can go wrong. Cheers Ian B 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 More fun than frankincense or myrrh. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Sunday Diversions at Tynebank. With the ECML and 'The Old Main Line' both closed for engineering works, trains are being diverted through Sunderland via the coast. Bronzino of Heaton shed has taken the Kings Cross to Newcastle Central from York, it is running very late. The shape of things to come, soon the east Coast dinosaurs will be extinct. Quicksilver another late runner, (Maybe not so quick) Q6 running light to Borough Gardens. Can I wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year and I hope you all complete those unfinished kits in 2019 Cheers Ian B 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thanks for all the kind comments about Tynebank over the past 18 months. However, scrapping starts today in preparation for its trip the local tip. Cheers Guys Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 This is sad news indeed. A superbly crafted small layout full of North Eastern character. I can sympathise - my small layouts always end up on the local tip! I hope we see another layout from you in the not too distant future. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted January 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thanks for all the kind comments about Tynebank over the past 18 months. However, scrapping starts today in preparation for its trip the local tip. Cheers Guys Ian B Oh! Very sad news - I'll be sorry to see it go. Hopefully you'll be showing us a replacement before too long? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted January 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2019 Like Mal and Steve I'll be sorry that Tynebank will be making its final journey to the tip. Again I hope that we'll see something new in due course; I've been a big fan of your work since seeing Kelton Mine in BRM a good number of years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted January 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2019 Waaatttttt! Can't believe it. Back to the Arches layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Well, I started to harvest Tynebank for reusable bits, when I had a visit from Charlie Miller, he persuaded me not to scrap it, and helped with some areas i am having difficulty with due to tremor etc. So Tynebank lives and I guess Birtley show is on. But thanks to you all for your comments, much appreciated. I do find it difficult to cope with depression at times, it's great I can turn to this wonderful hobby of ours and get support from people I've never met! Ian B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2019 Ian the layout is giving me ideas for a small layout ..complete with some of those lovely electrics.. Keep up the good work! Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted January 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2019 Always around, Ian, if you need. PM or whatever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Great news. I hope to see they layout at Birtley in March. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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