F-UnitMad Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 ... When he's older I'll be taking a stepstool ... An essential item to take to any Exhibition, I've found!! I still take my lad's even though he's eight, as there'll always be a layout a bit too high for him to see well... oh yeah, like the one I've built... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 An essential item to take to any Exhibition, I've found!! I still take my lad's even though he's eight, as there'll always be a layout a bit too high for him to see well... oh yeah, like the one I've built... Elliot has been "helping" over the last few days, although was surprised to get up from his afternoon nap and see a big empty space where the layout was....: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Love the caption on his T-shirt!! :laugh: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Just to prove the layout did make it to TVNAM, here are a couple of photos of it at the show....: Overall, I was really happy with the way it ran, probably the best debut of any layout I've been involved with. The Antex iron wasn't needed after the show opened, the few repairs needed being done with an instant "Cold Heat" soldering iron. Some adjustment to the positions of the overhead frogs will be needed but I thought that in the days running up to the show but didn;t want to then commit to ripping it all down and starting again. There are of course a few cosmetic improvements to make such as another building and a but more grass and bushes, plus I might try doing something with the backscene. One problem however is it has proved to be the most boring layout to operate for any length of time, and there's not alot I can do about that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 ........ One problem however is it has proved to be the most boring layout to operate for any length of time, and there's not alot I can do about that... Looks good though! Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 And as one door opens, another closes. My first YVT layout, which appeared in March 2006 CM and at a dozen or shows in 2006 and 2007 and depicted the section along North 6th Ave to Selah (Fruit Row), has been served it's closure notice and the layout stripped of useful bits and scrapped. I know I could have done other things with it such as connect it to Wiley or try to rebuild it's various little idiosyncracies, but at the end of the day it had served all useful purpose and desperately needed putting out of it's misery. However, it will live on as the Fruit Row buildings are being mounted onto a small board for further display or as a micro-layout, as will the Rock crusher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Always a shame, but when the time comes...................... Glad to hear that some bits will survive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The Antex iron wasn't needed after the show opened, the few repairs needed being done with an instant "Cold Heat" soldering iron. I'd never heard of a cold heat soldering iron until just! Are they used in exactly the same way as a traditional iron and are there any down-sides to using the? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'd never heard of a cold heat soldering iron until just! Are they used in exactly the same way as a traditional iron and are there any down-sides to using the? Steve http://science.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm As explained, it passes a current between the carbon contacts on the tip and heats up whatever bridges them, in our case a broken joint in the overhead which is obviously tinned and just needs a bit of flux to help. Not so good for big joints that require alot of heat, but useful for instant repairs as the iron doesn't need to heat up or the cable trailed around the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longers Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I saw your original Yakima at the NMRA meet at Kegworth a couple of years ago and thought it was excellent. Shame to hear it's coming to an end but as Jack said it's good some bits of it will live on as part of another project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 http://science.howstuffworks.com/cold-heat.htm As explained, it passes a current between the carbon contacts on the tip and heats up whatever bridges them, in our case a broken joint in the overhead which is obviously tinned and just needs a bit of flux to help. Not so good for big joints that require alot of heat, but useful for instant repairs as the iron doesn't need to heat up or the cable trailed around the layout. I wonder how convenient it would be for soldeing feeds to rail? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 I wonder how convenient it would be for soldeing feeds to rail? I doubt you could get enough energy into the joint without it dissipating, and anyway, I find it best to solder feeds to the underside of the rail before permanently fixing the track down so they can't be seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I doubt you could get enough energy into the joint without it dissipating, and anyway, I find it best to solder feeds to the underside of the rail before permanently fixing the track down so they can't be seen. To be honest, that's the method I prefer and I did wonder about heat dissipation. Still, a good piece of kit to have in an emergency Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Nice little flag-waving article about the Trolleys in the local paper yeaterday, and the real Wiley City gets a mention too: http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2011/06/19/yakima-valley-trolley-wants-to-continue-line-expansion-to-selah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 I've just uploaded a short clip, thanks to the weather curtailing my gardening efforts over the weekend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YETgHBaImxs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Just as an excuse to bump this thread in my own content list, here is one of the out-takes from today's magazine photo shoot. I thought I'd try a long shot showing 298 and a Trolley, but the results weren't as good as I'd hoped. The image uses "CombineZP" as outlined in RMweb's October Modelling Inspirations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted November 5, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 5, 2011 the out-takes from today's magazine photo shoot. Hi Andy, You can't get away with an 'off the cuff' remark like that! Magazine - What magazine? At least give us a heads up so we know which shops/shelves to check! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 It's been pencilled in for the March 2012 edition of Continental Modeller, and I'm also trying to get a photo into Model Railroader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi Andy Are you taking Wiley City to any upcoming shows? Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi Andy Are you taking Wiley City to any upcoming shows? Nick Yes Nick, It'll be running the 1980's period at the Nottingham Show in March 2012. Further details to follow in due course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Yes Nick, It'll be running the 1980's period at the Nottingham Show in March 2012. Further details to follow in due course. Really - I guess you'll need an operator. I'll pack my tee shirt! Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Really - I guess you'll need an operator. I'll pack my tee shirt! Nick Ian says you'll have too much other work to do to have time to operate.... ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Really - I guess you'll need an operator. I'll pack my tee shirt! Nick You might have a new one by then....: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 You might have a new one by then....: It is a two day show. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 I've cut 'n pasted part of an image of 298 whilst the hoods were off during an overhaul to show the air tank and blower, but can't decide if it works...? I need to decide soon as zazzle's sale ends tomorrow... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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