Baggies1961 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Well done mate, all ready for Bed now, haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Shattered Andy, it works! Connected up power and trains run ok. Slight problem with levels this side of the room but Il try and sort that out tomorrow. Decided I am going to run the copper bus wire through out the run of the layout when it arrives from DCC Supplies. Tomorrow will connect the traverser up, at last all being well. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Cl 33012, 37425 & 50049 in the sidings. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 15 hours ago, Baggies1961 said: Shattered Andy, it works! Connected up power and trains run ok. Slight problem with levels this side of the room but Il try and sort that out tomorrow. Decided I am going to run the copper bus wire through out the run of the layout when it arrives from DCC Supplies. Tomorrow will connect the traverser up, at last all being well. I love the disconnection scene 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Typically I can only find one of my four large G clamps so a walk into town to get another one so I can drill through for the bolts to hold the traverser to the main frame. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 37425 breaks through to the new traverser. Presently held by clamps as I need thinner bolts to clamp the frames together. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baggies1961 Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 Second track wired in, third tomorrow. Uncle Bob trying out the electrics. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 The eldest Grand daughter visited and has to have a go at operating the trains. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Having the club layout at shows, I always thought it great fun to let the kiddies have a go at driving. They catch on really quick and I think mums and dads appreciate it. They can't do too much damage. Too many layout operators try to keep a distance from the punters. John 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, brossard said: Having the club layout at shows, I always thought it great fun to let the kiddies have a go at driving. They catch on really quick and I think mums and dads appreciate it. They can't do too much damage. Too many layout operators try to keep a distance from the punters. John Apart from one, all my Exhibition Layouts have been operated from the front, and I agree, the parents do appreciate it when you say press this button, and Horn blows, and they love it, then the parents want a go, and start to ask questions. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Im hoping as soon as she can understand the instructions to the NCE Power Cab she can explain it to me! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 The club layout has a large roundy roundy aspect to it, but, importantly for me, there is a spur to a branchline. The branchline is a place where shunting can take place and something I like. Yes, the layout can be operated from inside or the front. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Whilst preparing to tack and wire up the last track piece Im beginning to think I should put a sheet of ply to plug the gap! Its a long way down to the carpet. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 8 hours ago, Baggies1961 said: Whilst preparing to tack and wire up the last track piece Im beginning to think I should put a sheet of ply to plug the gap! Its a long way down to the carpet. it is a long way down, and seeing as my 60 has this habit of occasionally shooting off in one direction or another at full speed, I always ensure whatever road it’s parked on isn’t unprotected 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hi Ian, Thanks for that, I have some 5mm ply for the underside of the board and I think a piece of 2x1 will double up at the end as an emergency stop. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 After watching Ian’s video on painting modelu figures these fine fellows are going to have a dirty wash! 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Class 33012 and two vans enter the station. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Since chatting with Jinty about how he weathers, I have been sloshing enamel black wash over my wagons, letting then dry and removing most of the residue with white spirit. I like the effect, more subtle than powders IMO. Figures should benefit from the same treatment. John 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Class 20 arrived back today from Digitrains. It will become 20118. Great sounds trying to familiarise myself with the functions. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Short clip of the sound fitted class 20. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baggies1961 Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 The 20 with a couple of filthy vans in tow. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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