Simond Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Fingers crossed. over 1000 views on Western Thunder too. We hope for good news. Edited June 19, 2022 by Simond 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted September 16, 2022 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2022 New developments.......... As a consequence of losing almost all our Locomotives in the Burglary, a period of contemplation was necessary to determine the way forward. In order to get things moving, quite literally, a process of acquiring replacement locos has begun. Some very kind gifts and discounts have enabled a start. Predominantly R-T-R 00 based, conversion to EM in bulk is underway. Following very interesting experiences with DCC and Sound on Mike Norris's Preston layout and "research" at shows etc. we have decided to pursue a detailed investigation into incorporating DCC/Sound into all our locomotives. Since we are not starting from scratch, we will have to integrate the new technologies into our existing control system, and John and Geoff are making good progress on that front. Taking an existing Coal Tank loco and adding necessary chips and speakers (plug and play - no soldering required) we now have a working test train. The DCC control is integrated into the DC control system (don't ask me how). Here is the result of the first test: Futher developments to follow, comments and constructive suggestions welcome. Steve. 39 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 On 19/06/2022 at 16:44, Les Green said: Some comments received gave us information that may help retrieve the models. This information has been passed on to the police who are actively looking into the case. Any progress on this aspect of the thread? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 44 minutes ago, Steve Hewitt said: New developments.......... As a consequence of losing almost all our Locomotives in the Burglary, a period of contemplation was necessary to determine the way forward. In order to get things moving, quite literally, a process of acquiring replacement locos has begun. Some very kind gifts and discounts have enabled a start. Predominantly R-T-R 00 based, conversion to EM in bulk is underway. Following very interesting experiences with DCC and Sound on Mike Norris's Preston layout and "research" at shows etc. we have decided to pursue a detailed investigation into incorporating DCC/Sound into all our locomotives. Since we are not starting from scratch, we will have to integrate the new technologies into our existing control system, and John and Geoff are making good progress on that front. Taking an existing Coal Tank loco and adding necessary chips and speakers (plug and play - no soldering required) we now have a working test train. The DCC control is integrated into the DC control system (don't ask me how). Here is the result of the first test: Futher developments to follow, comments and constructive suggestions welcome. Steve. Steve So sorry to read about the theft and the loss of so many locos, many I guess are irreplaceable. The sight and sound of the coal tank is superb, if all locos are sound fitted the sound of the station at peak times will no doubt be not only a sight worth seeing, but hearing as well How much better can it get ? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier L Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Just now hearing about the theft, and Im sorry to hear so many models were taken. Shall keep an eye out for any of the models, perhaps the fellow thinks they can wait it out before piping them to ebay, should be wary of these things. Best Regards, Javier 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gz3xzf Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Steve It's good to hear that your starting on the road to recovery, it must be hard to come back from such a blow. I know I was really dismayed to hear the news of the theft, I hope more comes from the search and recovery of some of the original stock. I have missed seeing updates on this wonderful layout, keep the faith. 👍😁 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted September 18, 2022 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2022 On 16/09/2022 at 16:52, Graham108 said: Any progress on this aspect of the thread? Thanks for your quetion. We have had a couple of small successes. First was two locos appearing on eBay within 48 hours of the burglary! They were spotted by an RMWebber based in Hong Kong who got in touch. The details were passed to the local police and ultimately the two engines were returned. Second was more recently when two 0 Gauge items which had been taken from a display case were spotted for sale at the Guildex event. They were withdrawn form sale and subsequenlty returned to John the following week. In addition to the locos stolen from the layout, a significant stock of RTR locos, awaiting convertion to EM gauge, were also taken from a storage cabinet. Several such items have been spotted on eBay, but it isn't possible to be certain of their provenance as they had not be "customised". We continue to keep a close watch on-line, and are always hopeful that the more difficult to replace items will surface. Steve. 21 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Steve, pleased to hear that some progress has been made, in both tracking down some of the stolen items, and in replacement too. I do hope the Police take the matter seriously, and thoroughly follow up. please pass the Folkestone guys’ kind regards to the Lime St crew best Simon 4 6 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted March 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2023 Show Time........ Its the Preston exhibition this weekend. Venue Preston College Times Sat 10:00 to 17:00, Sun 10:00 to 16:00 I'll be demonstrating some new signals I'm building for my club's new layout "Beattock". I'll be accompanied by John Holden and Les Green from the Lime Street Crew. Great chance to come and chat about the devolopments taking place on Lime Street.......... Steve. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Any further news on your lost locos etc. Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted March 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hi Keith, Thanks for asking. I'm afraid no further news on the stolen models. We got two back very quickly when they appeared on Ebay within two days. A further two were spotted for sale at Guildex and subsequently returned. Nothing since. Steve. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 03/03/2023 at 23:35, Steve Hewitt said: Show Time........ Its the Preston exhibition this weekend. Venue Preston College Times Sat 10:00 to 17:00, Sun 10:00 to 16:00 I'll be demonstrating some new signals I'm building for my club's new layout "Beattock". I'll be accompanied by John Holden and Les Green from the Lime Street Crew. Great chance to come and chat about the devolopments taking place on Lime Street.......... Steve. Beattock station or Beattock summit?! Sounds interesting regardless! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 05/03/2023 at 17:39, Steve Hewitt said: Hi Keith, Thanks for asking. I'm afraid no further news on the stolen models. We got two back very quickly when they appeared on Ebay within two days. A further two were spotted for sale at Guildex and subsequently returned. Nothing since. Steve. Did the police not follow up on who was selling? Or were they too busy, as they always seem to be these days? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted March 7, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2023 9 hours ago, 26power said: Beattock station or Beattock summit?! Sounds interesting regardless! Beattock Station, shed and Moffat branch and goods facilities. We've started on the baseboards (and signals of course). 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted March 7, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2023 3 hours ago, JeffP said: Did the police not follow up on who was selling? Or were they too busy, as they always seem to be these days? Police very active initially and facilitated the return of the first two locos. Seemed to lose interest after a week or three and didn't seem to follow up on information we gave them They have now closed the case. Steve 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 that’s rather disappointing, but sadly not surprising. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted March 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 07/03/2023 at 12:42, Steve Hewitt said: Beattock Station, shed and Moffat branch and goods facilities. We've started on the baseboards (and signals of course). I've started a new topic for our Beattock project: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/177988-beattock-00-finescale/ Hope you find it interesting. Steve. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted March 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2023 Great to be back together............ Things have moved on a lot since all the Lime Street Crew were last together to discuss the way forward. Great moves have been made in developing our use of DCC and incorporating it into the existing control system. Another few weeks should see the two control panels modified with the DCC controls integrated. At present we are using the development versions of our new controllers. Some "ground rules" have been agreed for how we will use DCC. Each engine will use DCC for driving control, supported by Directional lighting, Sound synchronised with speed at about 15 mph, Modest amounts of Inertia and momentum, and a large "stay alive" capacitor. There will be single set of control buttons which will execute similar but loco specific functions when used. e.g. Whistle/Horn, brakes, drain cocks, safety valves, shovelling coal etc. etc. Yesterday saw the Crew gather at John's for updates and training/practice and an excellent lunch! The Crew L-R: John Holden; Noel Coates; Les Green; Steve Hewitt; John Rocca; Rob Harrison. Her are some little video shots I managed to get on my phone. Sorry for the shakes and fuzzy focus. Very early, before the sun is up. We are soon going to be having regular operating sessions, once the control panels are completed. All the operators will have to go through several hours of practice as we all get to grips with our DCC. More to follow as soon as possible.......... Steve 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted March 16, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2023 Two Comet chassis for a pair of Coronation engines to replace the ones that were stolen. 6234 Duchess of Abercorn and 6247 City of Liverpool. Two 29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard.h Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Steve Hewitt said: Great to be back together............ Things have moved on a lot since all the Lime Street Crew were last together to discuss the way forward. Great moves have been made in developing our use of DCC and incorporating it into the existing control system. Another few weeks should see the two control panels modified with the DCC controls integrated. At present we are using the development versions of our new controllers. Some "ground rules" have been agreed for how we will use DCC. Each engine will use DCC for driving control, supported by Directional lighting, Sound synchronised with speed at about 15 mph, Modest amounts of Inertia and momentum, and a large "stay alive" capacitor. There will be single set of control buttons which will execute similar but loco specific functions when used. e.g. Whistle/Horn, brakes, drain cocks, safety valves, shovelling coal etc. etc. Yesterday saw the Crew gather at John's for updates and training/practice and an excellent lunch! The Crew L-R: John Holden; Noel Coates; Les Green; Steve Hewitt; John Rocca; Rob Harrison. Her are some little video shots I managed to get on my phone. Sorry for the shakes and fuzzy focus. Very early, before the sun is up. We are soon going to be having regular operating sessions, once the control panels are completed. All the operators will have to go through several hours of practice as we all get to grips with our DCC. More to follow as soon as possible.......... Steve Just when we thought you couldn't make it any better you move forward again to even greater realism. Richard H 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 C Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 It was great to meet and chat with John, Les and Steve who were demonstrating loco building and signals at the recent Preston show. It's good to know that they are undeterred by recent events and are continuing to develop the layout and building up the loco fleet to replace the losses. Thanks @Steve Hewitt for the updates and the videos. Keep them coming please! 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted March 28, 2023 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2023 More additions to the fleet............ New stock goes through several steps to prepare it for operation: Conversion to EM gauge Test running under DC control through all the layout. Installation of DCC chips and speakers etc. Test running under DCC control. Weathering The latest locos to pass through this process are: The G2. Royal Scot - just a fit on the turntable. In addition to the conversion of R-T-R stock, a number of locos are/will be hand built - More later. Steve 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted March 28, 2023 Moderators Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 16/03/2023 at 16:47, Steve Hewitt said: Yesterday saw the Crew gather at John's for updates and training/practice and an excellent lunch! Genuinely lovely to see one of the nicest crews back together and moving forwards. My best wishes to you all. 6 9 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I posted this in 2011. Most people don’t bother….until it’s too late. Might help someone tho…. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted April 13, 2023 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2023 Another one ready for service very soon........... John has sent these pics with the comment: "That’s another one almost ready for service, just a few bits for Rob to attend to and some adjustments to the sound." The fleet is certainly growing. Steve 34 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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