Tigger Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 My module has been under construction for a while now. I thought I may post some piccies every now and then to show the progress from time to time I am not going to give away the theme but there are some clues in the photos and also some things to mislead you Looking towards the other modules Looking towards my fiddle yard just another view Still lots to do and the grass needs cutting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted April 30, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2011 You're doing better than me Mike , I still have to get the fiddle yard boards done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Don't worry Mike my fiddle yard is far from complete yet as you can see in the top of a couple of the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon-jon Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Wow! This looks really good, really inspired me to take the plunge now! one question... where did you get the resprayed Royal class 47 from?? looks brill cheers Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 I have both of them, Prince William and Henry. See this link Royal Class 47's I now have replaced the tanks with Heljan tanks with extra pipework, buffer beam detailing, re-wired lighting and light weathering Glad you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon-jon Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 oh right i see! well it is a beautiful loco, please can you bring it to SWAG day next year with all the modules so i can look at it first hand?? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 I certainly will bring them next year with the Royal Train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 30, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2011 That's looking really good Mike, I like the sweep of the main line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Thanks Stu An arial view to show the sweeps With the only sunshine in Cornwall being the liquid type today work has continude a pace The roadway is now finished as is almost all the ballasting. I also added the first of a few vehicles that will compliment the theme The blue lights flash in a strobe effect but the long exposure on the camera makes them look like they are on together The grass still needs cutting and a few very small areas of the road way need patching but all in all a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 3, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2011 Very nice, Tigger, but I have one question - why does one end have two tracks and the other end three? Does this mean that you can only link at that end to another module with 3 tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted May 3, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 3, 2011 Very nice, Tigger, but I have one question - why does one end have two tracks and the other end three? Does this mean that you can only link at that end to another module with 3 tracks? I'm guessing that Mike is using part of the fiddle yard board for extra track from his module , the right hand end in the photo is the connction to the next module . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 3, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2011 Very nice, Tigger, but I have one question - why does one end have two tracks and the other end three? Does this mean that you can only link at that end to another module with 3 tracks? Only one end (that with the double line only, on the right in the pic) is compatible with the module standards for joining to other modules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Very nice, Tigger, but I have one question - why does one end have two tracks and the other end three? Does this mean that you can only link at that end to another module with 3 tracks? Mike is right Because I am building one of the fiddle yards my track curves to the centre of the board where it joins the fiddle yard. The third track with the sidings will have a head shunt on the fiddle yard board so I can have a shuttle running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 4, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2011 Mike is right Because I am building one of the fiddle yards my track curves to the centre of the board where it joins the fiddle yard. The third track with the sidings will have a head shunt on the fiddle yard board so I can have a shuttle running. Ah, so we effectively have one end of the Great Modular Extravaganza already complete, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 4, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2011 Ah, so we effectively have one end of the Great Modular Extravaganza already complete, then? Looks that way Cap'n, and stereo Mikes as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Ah, so we effectively have one end of the Great Modular Extravaganza already complete, then? Complete is a little premature Still have lots to do ............ but I'm getting there Just need a few more to join in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted May 4, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 4, 2011 Looks that way Cap'n, and stereo Mikes as well All these Mike's are getting confusing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 For a while I have been fiddling with Picaxe Programmable Microprocessors with the intention of automating lots of functions in the model railway world. Once you have got the idea of the programming, which is just like basic, you can almost make these little wonders do anything. More info HERE They are cheap too, this circuit cost about £4 in total. For my SWAG Module there are going to be at least 4 of these Picaxe's controlling 2 shuttles, a signal with Theatre Indicator (more of these another time) and a 4 Aspect Signal. The 4 aspect Signal is placed at the exit from my module and is triggered by an infra red sensor as each train leaves the module. The led's are controlled by the Picaxe 08M processor, the smallest in the range, and are programmed to fade in and out as required instead of just either being on or off. This I hopes makes them look a little more realistic. Also the programming allows for the signal to return to red from any of the three phases, Yellow, 2 Yellows or Green. If anyone would like a copy of the program I can PM it to you This is the circuit board in place under the main board of the module This Video shows the signal in operation. I have speeded up the sequence for this demo, it would normally have a 10 sec gap between each phase http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4PnUCH5hJY I know the signal is on the wrong side of the track but it was easier to video like this A couple of new shots from the "public" side of my module showing a few more updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon-jon Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 This is definately looking good now! all the fast progress on your layout makes me feel i should get cracking... thanks for sharing Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I have now added the base of the module with a single track shuttle which runs in front and then under the main board The track is being tested by my trusty 08 A little scenic work required but we're getting there. The train that will run on this lower shuttle will be a suprise, I hope, and will be totaly unique I have also been working on the next microprocessor controlled part of the Fiddle Yard / Module. The larger of the two boards is connected to the seep point motor switches and gives a read out on an LCD Screen, on the Fiddle Yard control panel, of which route to or from a siding you have selected. It also passes data to the second smaller board to control the signal and the Theatre Indicator It can also tell you when the selected points do not make a working route and it sugests the point that may need changing It also controls the up line signal on the module along with a Theatre Indicator displaying the Siding that the train will enter Apart from the signal all of this has cost less than £15, quite a lot of time for the programming. This is compleatly flexable and could be easily be adapted to any layout. If anyone is interested in more details of how this was made or the programming let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon-jon Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 WOW! this looks really good now! i had no idea that there is a second level, cannot wait to see this one in the flesh next year! keep us updated. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 This weekend the fencing contractors have been in. They didn't get the job finished, typical, I will have to speak to the foreman and give him a piece of my mind. Anyway. Here are a few pics showing the progress (or lack of) I don't think the fencing guys made as much progress as we hoped as they are all stuck down with blue tack One tunnel mouth in for the lower level track Any gusses as to what it is yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2011 Any gusses as to what it is yet? Special line from Sodor ? London Tube line ? Misplaced Channel Tunnel ? Nuclear Meltdown escape route ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Not bad, your getting closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnylinny Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Don't say it's a line to the Strategic Steam Reserve hidden depot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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