d winpenny Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Coming along nicely that signal looks brilliant David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hello all, A productive few hours today, I finished the yard trackwork and associated wiring, all the points are wired up but i still need to construct the control panel for it. I also fitted another signal on the branch in the Up direction, fully automated using heathcote electronics mass sequencer. This is situated just before were the tunnel will be built and also acts as a limit of shunt for trains using the mainline rather than the short headshunt. And finally i bought another Shark last week so i ran a sunday brake van special. cheers Graham. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Very nice aspect signals!! there my next job to do on "banks road".. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Hello all, A few things done to the layout this week. I spent an hour or so putting the lower bricks into the depot building, I've used Will's flexible brickwork which is quite thin so that i have the brick face on both sides. I also cut and dry fitted the station/town scene board. And finally won this on ebay, I really do love the class 60's In N and 00 so another one won't hurt, Livery wise its no good for the layout but i'm not bothered. And whilst browsing ebay i found its little brother so bought that to. cheers Graham. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very nice 60"s .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 hello all, A small amount of work done this weekend, most of which has been spent installing an operating door to the depot which i've put in my workbench thread Graham's 4mm Workbench post 14. The only bit i did on the layout was laying some trunking along the mainline. cheers Graham. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hello all, Not much of a layout update but some new traction to haul my failed Eurostar. The lead loco ( 37601 ) has Legomanbiffo sound fitted and I've butchered an old Bachmann chassis to create a dummy for 37608. cheers Graham. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Very nice "37s".... cheers neil.. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hello all, I've been doing a little bit in the yard. First up i've put a hard standing area in between two sidings in the yard, this will enable trains to be unloaded via fork truck. My usual method was used for this by laying a plasticard edging then filing the centre with decorators filler, I've still got to rub it down and paint / weather it. I also cut and shut two Peco LK-82 goods depots into one larger one, it can hold two Heljan cargowagon's so plenty big enough for me. It'l need painting / weathering and maybe lighting adding but for the moment i just want it in place so i can crack on with other scenery. cheers graham. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Looking smart David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hi Graham Coming on nicely . Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 More "top" work Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hello all, Work on the branch signalling today, First up the signal protecting the station, with a PLS and feathers to access the yard. Signal approaching station.jpg Hi Graham, The layouts looking good, and signalling looks nice, but there's something bugging me about the picture above. Signalling Principles say you can't have a Feather as a junction indicator for a shunt or calling on move using a position light. If there are multiple routes for a position light controlled move, then a miniature Route Indicator (Theatre Box) would be provided. In you're case if there is only a single shunt route from that signal that takes you into the yard, but also a main route, then the signals fine, you just need to stop the feather illuminating with the position light (but keeping it lit when the main route is set) However if you have more than one shunt route, you have to add a miniature route indicator, although these aren't available anywhere, so I would say just having a position light on its own with no route indication would be suitable until someone invents something. Of course, you don't have to actually take any notice of any of the above, it's your layout Anyway, it's looking great, I'll continue to watch with interest! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Hi Simon, Thanks for the post and info. I am aware of the signalling principles with regard to a PLS, but as you rightly say, no theatre box is available commercially, although I did try hard to get one! I need some form of route indication on the signal because the PLS can control two routes - into the engineers' yard, or a calling-on permissive move into a partially occupied platform (the up bay). So I had three options: 1. employ a dummy theatre box. 2. use feathers. 3. do nothing. On the basis that for every regulation on the railway there is usually an exception, and because I like to see things working, I decided on option 2. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! cheers Graham. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Wow graham, I really like the look of your new layout. Some mighty fine loco's too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I've been trying to decide if I should use one of these on my siding. Never thought about using 2 like that. Thanks for the idea. Hello all, I've been doing a little bit in the yard. I also cut and shut two Peco LK-82 goods depots into one larger one, it can hold two Heljan cargowagon's so plenty big enough for me. It'l need painting / weathering and maybe lighting adding but for the moment i just want it in place so i can crack on with other scenery. yard unloading bay.jpg cargowagon unloading line.jpg cargowagon in the unloading bay.jpg cargowagon on .jpg cheers graham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hello all, I had a few hours to myself yesterday and thought i'd have some productive time working on the layout, Things didn't quite go to plan but i did get some stuff done. Firstly i've been doing some decorating in the house so thought it would be a good time to repaint the backscene behind the depot, A quick fill and rub down then a few coats of white emulsion and things look a lot brighter, I had considered a light blue but in a small room i want it to be as light as possible. I've only done a small section but may repaint the whole room in white. Whilst the depot was off i did a little spring cleaning in the storage sidings. Empty yard but now nice and bright. Whilst i was in a painting mood i also gave the yard hardstanding another fill/rub down then a couple of coats of paint. And finally i've been trying to source some 90's lorry's for the layout and after visiting the Eddie Stobart website bought this. One job i was looking forward to doing was to install the shunt signal on the exit of the depot, I ordered one weeks ago after i couldn't find one i thought i had Once the new one arrived low and behold the original one turned up so i had two which was not a problem, Now being such an organised person that i am i put them somewhere safe and surprise surprise when i came to fit one yesterday i couldn't find either of them, I must of spent two hours searching for them to no avail, What is so frustrating is i know there in there somewhere but where!!!! When i eventually find one and fit it i can complete the ballasting outside the depot and crack on with weathering etc. Thankyou to all for the kind comments and likes etc cheers Graham. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Nice update Graham, I feel your pain with not being able to find things when you need them, mines due to untidiness though rather than being organised.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hi Graham That Scania looks great, layout coming on nicely. Jez 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hi Simon, Thanks for the post and info. I am aware of the signalling principles with regard to a PLS, but as you rightly say, no theatre box is available commercially, although I did try hard to get one! I need some form of route indication on the signal because the PLS can control two routes - into the engineers' yard, or a calling-on permissive move into a partially occupied platform (the up bay). So I had three options: 1. employ a dummy theatre box. 2. use feathers. 3. do nothing. On the basis that for every regulation on the railway there is usually an exception, and because I like to see things working, I decided on option 2. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! cheers Graham. Hi Graham, You're right there is always an exception, in fact another member at Taunton told me about using a feather with a PL, so you're okay doing it Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 That stobart lorry looks great might have to get myself one David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I am aware of the signalling principles with regard to a PLS, but as you rightly say, no theatre box is available commercially, although I did try hard to get one! Graham. Check out this link Graham, you'll be pleasantly surprised! https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteAspects/photos/pb.148359041986367.-2207520000.1430422244./441451089343826/?type=3&theater Hello all, First up the signal protecting the station, with a PLS and feathers to access the yard. Signal approaching station.jpg Graham. May I ask where you got this signal from? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 May I ask where you got this signal from? Hi Tase Its from CR signals. With regard to the absolute aspects theatre box, i had seen it but thought it was a little to large for what i wanted, thanks for the link though. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hi Tase Its from CR signals. With regard to the absolute aspects theatre box, i had seen it but thought it was a little to large for what i wanted, thanks for the link though. Cheers Graham. Hi, You'll be able to see my full review of the AA's New Dot Matrix Standard Route Indicator in BRM Next Month, but the box isn't as over scale as I thought it might be, big yes, but not as big as they used to be. Although in this case, it still wouldn't be suitable, as the PL would require a Miniature version, which is very very small and probably not possible to make in 'OO' Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hello all, Another 5 hours turning the railway room upside down looking for shunting signals! I had searched just about everywhere and decided to admit defeat then all of a sudden found an old one i had on the previous layout, Once it was tested it was installed in record time before i lost it! I've laid the ballast this evening and once dry i can crack on with weathering and some more scenery. cheers Graham. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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