AndrewC Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Andrew The DS44 has two outputs? Dan You are thinking of the DS42. The DS44 looks like an oversized DH loco decoder. It has 4 outputs for tortoise/cobalt decoders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 You are thinking of the DS42. The DS44 looks like an oversized DH loco decoder. It has 4 outputs for tortoise/cobalt decoders. In that case it would do the trick v nicely! Email me how much you want for it Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Interesting, I spend quite a bit of time round the corner from this yard area when I go to witness testing at NTS Fullerton which is on Valencia Drive, just north and west of this yard. The main line runs in front of the NTS facility, am always hearing the trains go past there. I went to lunch one time and saw this small yrd so drove around the area to see if there were any interesting buildings or industries, but didn't take any photos. If I go back anytime soon and you are still working on this plan I can grab some shots for you, though I am not sure when the next time I will be there is right now. Cheers Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Nick Any photos you can get would be really appreciated. I'm v interested in Plasticolor Moulded Products on the corner of Kimberly & Acacia Avenues, Kimberly Clark between Acacia & State College Rd and then Future Foam on the other side of the State College Rd / Kimberly intersection. Also Suburban Propane on S Melrose between Boysenby Lane & W Lowther Ave looks interesting to model. Fully appreciate that this may be some time and dependent on work commitments Cheers Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Made a breakthrough last night. After a week of evenings freezing in the cabin the first train ran under its own power as well as having operating points and the accessory decoders programmed. One short across one of the point and a pair of extra feeds to sort out and then it's on the fun stuff! Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ready for Trent Valley next year, Dan...?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think you could twist my arm Nick Dan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Over the last few evenings I'm made a bit more progress on the layout with an emphasis on the scenic headshunt. The main area of interest here is the storm drain (a typical urban So Cal feature) initially done in wood but will get a plasticard overlay and painted a light grey / beige mix. The overbridge will be a simple concrete slab affair based on the one one the Kimberley Spur just before it passed under Highway 57 https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Kimberly+Avenue,+Fullerton,+CA,+United+States&hl=en&ll=33.864402,-117.878462&spn=0.000772,0.001291&sll=51.119747,-0.183037&sspn=0.105596,0.33062&oq=kimberly+a&t=h&hnear=1542+Kimberly+Ave,+Fullerton,+California+92831,+United+States&z=20 Hopefully more to show during the week! Dan 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Why does my carpentry never look so neat and tidy! And my grandfather a pattern maker, how did I never learn! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Why does my carpentry never look so neat and tidy! And my grandfather a pattern maker, how did I never learn! Jon Don't feel bad. There's a reason why that that photo isn't a close up (grin) Cheers Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 While the storm drain has been put to one side for a bit I managed to identify and fix an electrical short on the main scenic board which in turn has allowed me to commence scenics. First up is weathering the track, initially with a light coat of light grey and light brown applied with a airbrush. The point blades were masked up and will be hand painted before an overall dark brown / grey is applied The attached pic shows the light grey / brown effect. More to follow..... Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Well less that a week to go before the layouts debut and activity has reached fever pitch!! Here are a couple of photos of progress as at Saturday. Dan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22, 2014 You have a few days so I am sure you will get it all finished including scenery!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Ian Scenery has progressed considerably since them and warehouse building progressing. Only a couple of late niights required ;-) Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Good luck - deadlines are one hell of an inspiration and motivator! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Well done Dan, I know you will make it! I'll save you a particularly large bacon buttie! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Hi Dave. All ballast glued down this morning for a good baking in the conservatory today. See u Sat Dan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Brilliant Dan - I'm sure your new layout will draw the crowds to ROTARAIL2014. See you. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Well despite the rush and late nights to get the layout to a semi decent state for ROTArail to outcome was (IMHO) pretty reasonable. Obviously load more detail to add but here are a couple of pics from the show. So post show there are couple of immediate jobs to work on: a couple of track height adjustments across the baseboards adjust the throw on switch 2 to get the blades right over lower the overpass to a more realistic height Finish off the warehouse Add some scrubby bushes More to follow Dan 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 And from looking at the photos I've just posted touch up the bits of rails I missed painting first time..... Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrossouw79 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I like how that storm water canal turned out and with the two cars on top of the bridge makes for a nice picture. Cheers! Jacques Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks Jacques A few more details are required - hoping to pick some Ratio chainlink fencing up from my local hobby store on Saturday to add protective fencing (as per the prototype on the Kimberly Spur) along each side of the channel and over the bridge. Also will be amemding the backscene to incorporate a mirror at the back of the channel to give an illusion of depth. Lastly I'm experimenting with an angled 3D view in Google Maps to provide a low level backscene to give the impression of distance buildings and the mountains to the north Hopefully will make a bit of progress over the long weekend Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted May 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) You will will make far more progress this weekend than me! Edited May 1, 2014 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hi Dan, A million thanks for your late night working to get Hacienda ready for Rotarail2014 last Saturday. I'll be watching progress with a keen eye from now on! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Love that blue BNSF loco. What's the story behind the livery? Never seen that before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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