pitbull1845 Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Thanks Jeff, I too am pleased with the way its going, the videos are just a bit of fun but I quite like them, just adds a different twist to just photos. As for the 56, I know exactly what it is, but the chap filming couldn't quite make it out. For your info its 56049. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Share Posted October 28, 2010 More progress ~ The points on the scenic part have now been wired in and a quick test shows they work too, so thats a bonus. The only issue I have is that the points furthest away from the control panel don't throw correctly all the time. Its the 2 points that thrwo together, or should I say are meant to throw together are the culprits. Having read through the electrics help and advice on here it may be that my CDU doesn't have enough oomph.. Electrics is not my strong point but I am really chuffed with myself for managing to do it. My 09 has had a quick line check and appeared to cross over all the points fine. I will try and have a good test tomorrow and then consider finishng off the ballasting. Saturday is out of the question as a trip to Leaford is on the cards, which I'm looking forward to. Off to search gaugemasters website now as their CDU appears to be just what I need. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted October 29, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2010 Scott If the CDU is a gaugemaster one like mine it suggests the use of a transformer with a 24V input for the CDU. I am using the 16V one that you use with DC controllers and sometimes it doesn't quite throw, although 9/10 times its okay. Are your point motors Seep or Peco, as my Seep ones seem more reliable? The other thing I found is that the spring on the points can be stiffer on some than others and you can ease them off a little to improve things as well as a squirt of something slippery into the point motor! I'll speak to you tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 I'm having another moment! I have left the garage before I re-design the track layout... I don't know what it is but when I visit other layouts I get itchy fingers.. and want to change.. I spent most of the day playing with Leaford yesterday, in company with Hampshirehog and Temeraire. I had a great time and I think because Leaford performed perfectly, I look at mine and a point wont throw and It just pi##es me off. Ive come in for a coffe and therapy now.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted October 31, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2010 Sorry mate first chance I've had today to see your ramblings, I hope you still have a layout! Don't do anything rash you've been happy for a while now and making good progress, so just press on and get the FY sorted and the continuous loop completed and I'm sure you'll get your mojo back! Besides, I won't let you come and play anymore if its going to make you have a rethink each time you do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 No need to worry, the coffee helped! the troublesome point has been spoken to and is now behaving itself, I have started on the FY, and clearing space for the stabling point or is it going to be a terminus??? I need the continuous loop to run my now jumbo stone train. All 28 wagons! I really need that class 60 in construction livery... Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Keep it going Scott, Ive walked away from mine again for a few weeks. may poke my head back up there later....lol Have a break and then the desire comes back, I find when I look at the layout after not going near it for a few weeks it looks better than I thought, the majority of my 16 points give me jip aswell, they will be sorted in time, until then trains just need a push... Youve got a cracking layout on the go there, dont let it be a waste...I find working on a layout every hour of the day trying to get more and more done makes me start to resent it... Walk away for a bit then come back to it. All the best mate.. Leon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hi Scott, Glad you are sticking with it, I think it would be a shame if you started ripping it up again. Points can be a pain especially when you ballast around them. The points on Llanbournes extension have the Peco PL13, I think thats the part number, you have to do some cutting and extra wiring but it make the points more reliable as you don't rely on the point blade to carry the power. Hope that makes sense. Looking forwards to seeing the stone train. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thanks Leon and Peter, I was having one of those days I think... All problems have been resolved for the time being, although I do have some ballasting to do so rather than do my bull ina china shop style of modelling I will be a bit more careful. Im on lates now at work so no modelling for a few days, so that should give me fresh eyes when I return.. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hi Scott, not sure if you have seen this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hi Leon, I have seen it thanks and have been thinking about getting it, but you know what im like, i can't make my mind up. My idea of having the actual quarry is on hold at the moment. I want to get the main bit to a standard I'm happy with. No doubt if I see one in the flesh I might change my mind! Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowvanman Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 keep goin mate ..you will end up with some thing your happy with in the end ...then change it any way...I`m arsing around with ideas and changing things all the time ..all good fun ..trouble is to many top layouts on ere . your plan looks great so far with track plan ,location, stock ect ..keep going ..cheers YVM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thanks YVM, I think I actually quite like changing my mind! Just as well I don't plan for the real railways! I agree about the very good layouts on here, far too many ideas... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted December 14, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2010 Come on then Scott when are you going to own up to changing your mind again and let us see the latest version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 I was hoping nobody was going to ask and I could lay low for ever... My lips are sealed. There is nothing to see here, move along please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Your layout has come a long way since the days of Bocott, the current layout is a pleasant change with the quarry being a nice centrepiece to include. Btw have you sold off your entire EWS/modern image fleet? Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hi Lewis, Thanks for your comments, the entire ews stock has gone. Although i'm tempted to get a 70! Quarry, what quarry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted December 15, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2010 I was hoping nobody was going to ask and I could lay low for ever... My lips are sealed. There is nothing to see here, move along please. Oh come on don't be shy we're all friends here. The Bocott three landed as planned this afternoon by the way, and are probably covered in filth by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 15, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2010 I think I actually quite like changing my mind! Just as well I don't plan for the real railways! From me it would be sarcasm from you irony Nothing to see her . . e Apart from a big hole that was a quarry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hi Lewis, Thanks for your comments, the entire ews stock has gone. Although i'm tempted to get a 70! Quarry, what quarry! Sorry-type error!- I meant cement terminal silos/industrial buildings Im getting a 70 without a doubt-there the best locos to join the UK mainline fleet since the class 60s! B) One of the new models would look great hauling HHAs or a intermodal made up from the excellent new Dapol models. Although out of your layouts time frame, I would recommend one as if Bachmanns reputation for superb mechanisms and detail is to go by the forthcoming 70s should be great . Regards Lewis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 You were right the first time Lewis, but as you know from reading this thread things don't stay around too long before I change things. Paul thanks for your continued support.. Ian, thanks for dropping them down to Leaford, I haven't been out to the garage for at least a week so who knows what it looks like, maybe the track fairies have been in?? I'm in the can't be bothered with it mood at the moment. Give me a simple depot layout. lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted December 16, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2010 . Give me a simple depot layout. lol So build one then! I thought the cement works was now a rundown stabling point? Concentrate on that small part for while until your happy with it then move on when the mood takes you. I just think your problem is space like most people on here, unfortunately you have too much space and can't decide what to do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 That is one of the problems Ian, the other one is I can't ever see the layout getting to a point where its sort of finished, I know it all takes time but because of my changes the finish line always gets further away. So im just going around in circles. Anyway im not moaning or doing anything drastic, just having a break but only because things at home are a bit busy on the run up to Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted December 16, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2010 I bet once the sound locos are back you'll be off and running again in no time. Have you heard from Kevin by the way and did he tell you about the extra FY? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Funnily enough I was out there tonight with little Charlie, didn't run any trains but did a few bits and bobs, like ballasting and painting... Hopefully the depot will be ready for when the Bocott 3 arrive. I was aware of the FY improvements. I'm guessing you had a play? From what Kevin said, it should be able to have a few more freights available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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