Baggies1961 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 I can definitely confirm that they are Ian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 They look really good. Bit too modern for me but I might get the bogie bolster that follows Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Thanks, they are a lovely model Im not a rivet counter but they certainly look the part for sure. As I mentioned they are close coupled and awkward to hook the couplings up. The bogie bolsters look excellent too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Class 33012 stops short of the platform with three turbots. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Passengers sit ever hopeful that the shuttle service, namely the Dapol 122 is on its way! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 I noticed on the Dapol turbots they have chosen to use moulded lamp brackets bit disappointed with that, so an order in to Slaters me thinks for their lamp brackets to replace them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) Agree about lamp brackets. Slaters are actually usable. Useful to have a stock of spares to replace plastic ones on Parkside kits too. While we're at it, those rigid plastic brake hoses are pretty naff. I'd replace those with Slater's as well. John Edited August 5, 2020 by brossard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 A visit to Lincoln and Digitrains. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 SOUNDS like a purchase Julian? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Plural Andy!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Class 33012 leaves the station with a turbot & dogfish in tow. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Andy, a second power cab controller plus a right hand point. Class 20 left for sound fitting. Cant wait to hear the sound of the 20 on the layout. Traverser nearly done, at last. On my site visits this week a contractor gave a piece of 6mm ply that fits superbly. Draw slides not fitted to ply as yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Iv realised a boo boo has been made on the traverser doh! As the cross braces are sunk in the frame there is no way I can slide the sliders apart!! Time for a lie down. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Problem solved withe traverser. As the runners are inset in the frame I had to remove the two ends, to be able to attach the runners to the ply. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Second pro cab up and running and secured to board. Friday evening all being well, my son is coming to help me turn the layout around. I can then fit the traverser after wiring it up and fitting the bus bars. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Good to see you are using NCE, the system still gets good marks in reviews. I have the 5A booster installed but I suspect it is overkill. Mine is fairly long and I have extra fascia panels on both sides of the layout for flexibility. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hi John, Thanks it is a great system lots of people I have talked prefer NCE. The assistant at Digitrains was trying to explain to me that sort of system, I settled for this one so I can run two trains at once when the Grand Children come round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Traverser done bar wiring up and fitting tracks. Sorry Ian I copied your kitchen door handle idea like you have on your traverser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I must admit, I've never tried the NCE, but it looks similar to the Gaugemaster Prodigy. I have the Signatrack with two hand sets, so can run 3 Trains at once, as the panel can still be used at the same time. When you say turn the Layout around, what do you mean, have this viewing side against a wall? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Baggies1961 said: Traverser done bar wiring up and fitting tracks. Sorry Ian I copied your kitchen door handle idea like you have on your traverser. feel free to copy, send royalty cheque to..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Hi Andy, In a fit of madness I built the layout across the door so I have to crawl under the board to get in the room. To be able to walk into the attic room and fit the traverser to the bridge end, I am moving the layout across the room to the other wall. To do this I will have to split the layout and spin it around. To make it more of a challenge it is a very small room so the bookshelf in the room (where the layout will sit) will have to be moved onto the small landing. Il send a pic when done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 48 minutes ago, Baggies1961 said: Hi Andy, In a fit of madness I built the layout across the door so I have to crawl under the board to get in the room. To be able to walk into the attic room and fit the traverser to the bridge end, I am moving the layout across the room to the other wall. To do this I will have to split the layout and spin it around. To make it more of a challenge it is a very small room so the bookshelf in the room (where the layout will sit) will have to be moved onto the small landing. Il send a pic when done. I wanted Seven Mills on the opposite wall to the door, but as the baseboards are 3ft wide at the point where they would be under the Gas and Lece Meters so that was a no, no. hence my Gate style Fiddle Yard idea. I look forward to seeing some pics Julian. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Layout blocking door. After tea will be repositioned other side of the room. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 To where bed is. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Layout spun round. Minor adjustment to legs to hold traverser then I can joint it to main boards. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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