RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted September 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2015 In the process of adding more signals to include a 'feather' and chasing the power feeds I inadvertently blew two red/green signals before finding that the original fault was a broken wire. Thankfully plenty of time (famous last words) before Birmingham's Arden Hall Exhibition on 31st October to sort out. My favourite model railway shop surprisingly did not have any in stock. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Looking rather good guys... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted October 18, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2015 Slow work finding the time to alter and repair but the Train Tech buffer stops have illuminated the layout and of course a bonus is that there is a permanent check that the track has power. Will try to take some pictures. Looking forward to Arden Hall in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Slow work finding the time to alter and repair but the Train Tech buffer stops have illuminated the layout and of course a bonus is that there is a permanent check that the track has power. Will try to take some pictures. Looking forward to Arden Hall in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Peter I must say it's looking good now Peter, a far cry from when I had it, remind me to bring my camera up to Club on Tuesday and I'll get some shots as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Well since I sold Deesdale Road to Peter back in August 2012 at the Midland Railex Exhibition he has added another 2ft and a multitude of extra lights. Platform Lights and now Buffer Lights as well as a couple of extra Signals. Its now lit up like a Christmas Tree, although the Roads and Buildings are not on the Layout you get a good impression of how it now looks. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Nice modelling Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 Andy, Thanks for these pictures. Photographs 1, 3, 4, 7 and 10 make Deesdale Road look really great ... with the scenery from Coopers Dale and Marston on the left in 1, 4, 7 and 10 and part of the Coopers Dale track on the right in 3 making a fantastic background. Managed to get the double R/G 2 aspect signal in and working before leaving so since locomotive running did not show up any track problems tidying up is now all, hopefully, that's left before next week. Cheers, Peter 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yes I think a Canal along the front should you be the next add on, ahahhahah. :nono: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted October 31, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Enjoyable day at Arden Hall (Birmingham MRC organised) with Deesdale Road. Bachmann Centro 150 and 153 provided the passenger element perfectly while coal, ballast; iron ore; petrol tankers and empty wagons were pulled by a number of locomotives 2 x 66; 3 x 60; 1 56; 2 x 37; 2 x 20; 3 x 08 as well as the MPV. First time running for new buffer lights and added ground and light signals and new full-length curtain with material purchased, made and dyed by Susan. No layout running problems and many impressive comments helped make the day, assisted by Mick Hall (not an RM member) but an excellent shunter, very enjoyable. As always spent more than intended - must stop going to these events! Peter Now having to stay up to watch the New Zealand v Australia World Cup Rugby Final might as well go on 'The Web' PBB Edited October 31, 2015 by PeterBB 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiket4 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Another great layout, love how it has evolved and such great details. My Chalford layout has kind of come to a halt at the moment. Regards Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Pete, wishing a happy, healthy and prosperous 2016. Hopefully I'll catch up with you at Easter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted October 27, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hi Guys, Deesdale Road will be at the Gresley and Wychnor Model Railway Group weekend 10th 11th December 2016 together with the new in progress Utah and Colorado etc. Railway ... American 'O' narrow gauge and the recently RM photographed Coopers Dale and Marston 'OO' club layout which has seen some tremendous changes to the goods yard and village since Easter. Look forward to seeing some of you. Deesdale Road was put up for the first time for over a year and with just a dusting 'hoover' tested with a locomotive. The surprise (?) was that all lights and points worked and a couple of power losses, one of which was a broken wire, at points but otherwise running was sweet. Obviously work to be done to ensure 'perfect' running over the weekend but a pleasing start. Cheers, Peter PS The 'bad news' concerns the change of dates for Reading ... the same weekend! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Edited October 28, 2016 by Andrew P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted December 5, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) Hi Guys, I purchased a 3 aspect Absolute Aspects Signal Green/Red/Feather and it took me ages to work out how to make it work even with some help from club colleagues but ... Eureka it eventually fully worked. Then to try it out on Deesdale Road - purpose to indicate whether the locomotive leaving the station area was going to fuel up or visit the fiddle yard. Initially a disaster, probably because I had soldered so many combinations that by now there were some dry joints. Andy purchased some new switches for me from Manchester and with a redo now knowing exactly what was needed a replacement 'control' system was made up - it worked! Photographs attached but apologies for poor focusing on the last one. It can be seen in operation this weekend at our Gresley and Wychnor Mince Pie Weekend 10th and 11th December 1000-1600 hours. Cheers, Peter Edit - spelling corrections PBB Edited December 5, 2016 by PeterBB 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Glad to see it's working mate, I wont be at Club tonight as I need to shake off this Cold before weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Looking forward to seeing this at the weekend 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted December 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2016 A slightly better photograph of the Absolute Aspects signal on Deesdale Road 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted December 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hi Peter, Looking forward to saying hello and seeing the changes in the morning. I'll be coming in pretty early with at least two of the family. Kind regards, Neil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted December 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2016 It was great to meet up with you again Peter. Thank you for making the kids feel very welcome. The eldest, at 6 years old, was very impressed with the signal with the feather... particularly as the loco didn't pass it until it went green! The younger one, at 4, was just impressed with the noises! It was also good to meet Duncan, emt_911, for a very brief hello before I was dragged away to look at Thomas! All in all it was a really nice morning and the kids loved the nearly two hours we spent there and want to come back in April even if there's no mince pies! Thank you again to you and all at the G&WMRG. Kind regards, Neil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted December 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) Great to see you again Neil and Duncan - well you (he) was such a great help in running Coopers Dale as well as pleasing our trader. Most of the Deesdale Road running was left to Mick Hall, cannot remember his RMweb tag, which performed well under his guidance. Cheers, Peter Just remembered - MH is 'Beefy' PBB Edited December 12, 2016 by PeterBB 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Nice work here Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Peter. Many thanks for letting me operate Deesdale Road today. It is certainly superb and well worth the effort put into it. I spent over 3 hours operating and hadn't even realised what the time was. Can you please thank all the member of the club for making me very welcome which made for an enjoyable weekend. Again, many thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Looking good Peter, l was also looking forward to having a little play as well, but just not well enough to come down oh well maybe another time.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 You did well to catch Beefy actually doing something! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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