5050 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Rainy morning so more work on the layout plan and then working on trying to complete the road crossing area Sunshine in Wakey! Something about it always shining on the righteous? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Sunshine in Wakey! Something about it always shining on the righteous? Just heard the news that my former employers are giving all their schools back as they have finally admitted they cannot run them. Feel sorry for my friends still working in the school and I hope you ever gets to take them over does know what they are doing. So having said for a number of years the Trustbdid not know what they were doing the Sun is indeed shing on the righteous! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Crossing repainted and power and telephone poles in place 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Another rainy day but more time in the garage finishing bits and pieces. Only major task to complete is the fencing around the tank area but no longer sure if I like the chain link. Looking on the web came across problems with some atlas Hart ballast wagons. Seem to gave similar bogie mounting points as in the 36 ft coal hoppers so might see if there are similar issues there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Early morning cats and fortified with best breakfast sausage and a steaming mug of black coffee - full strength it's garage bound and I am not leaving until the fencing is completed around the tanks - I may be gone awhile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 It is done other than some touching up and fettling but fences complete, Vimes Street weathered. So 10th September 2017 calling it a done deal. Now to fettle stock and run trains! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Need to start thinking about how to create up the layout in case it goes out or need to create some space in the garage. Thinking of a simple end frame with a middle runner yet to add Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Completion of the crate is the job when the rain stops and then another look at a lighting rig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Completion of the crate is the job when the rain stops and then another look at a lighting rig. A frustrating day in getting more of the shed base dug out and prepared - persitant showers put paid to that activity. However more garage time and a crate of sorts has been completed and works to a fashion. I think with a little more thought a mk 2 version will be devised and built. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Excellent day yesterday on the NYMR, good weather had brought out passengers and ran with full trains for the majority of the day. This morning reduced the crate size by 18 cams in height making it a much more compact unit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Looking at the assortment of random screw holes, I take it that those bits of 2x1 have seen previous usage over the years! Waste not, want not I always say. Although Mrs 5050 often has a slightly different opinion................. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Looking at the assortment of random screw holes, I take it that those bits of 2x1 have seen previous usage over the years! Waste not, want not I always say. Although Mrs 5050 often has a slightly different opinion................. Yes I have a box full of off cuts of varying sizes.... when I was at work we were still using some of the original wood from 10 years ago recycled in the stage sets to reduce costs etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Yes I have a box full of off cuts of varying sizes.... when I was at work we were still using some of the original wood from 10 years ago recycled in the stage sets to reduce costs etc. Only one box?! Beginner............................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Only one box?! Beginner............................... When wife recovering from her operation last year she did some tidying... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 All my baseboards are made up out of my own head - and I've got enough left to make 3 more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 All my baseboards are made up out of my own head - and I've got enough left to make 3 more! Best not the the wife at the moment is currently moving through every room and cupboard with occasional messages such as - did you know about these boxes, are you ever going to use / make it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodshaw Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 This conversation might be fun but is probably best avoided: Her: It's either me or the trains! You: Chuff! Chuff! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Morning modelling time spent checking out electrical connections whilst the underneath of the boards are accessible. One or two dodgy soldered joints redone and flying lead connections made for board to board connectivity instead of the current bodge! Looking at the wiring under Stanley the current OO gauge layout being constructed at the club then a lot to learn about neatness of wiring! Edited September 15, 2017 by enginelane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Modelling time spent this afternoon checking out both fiddle yards. Found that if you do not solder the wires to the bus wires correctly no matter how many times you send in the loco it will always stop. Wires now firmly soldered and loco traverses all lines! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Shipley Show today, couple of loads and electrical,connectors purchased, layout back out of the crate tomorrow and looking forward to running some trains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Whilst in London took a trip to 4D Models an architects suppliers and was very impressed with the range of materials stocked. As well as Evergreen products whole range of plastic sheet, metal and paper that could be used to clad buildings etc. Very helpful staff. On way home courtesy of Grand Central took opportunity to tidy up the running sequence on Vimes Street. 11 separate moves in the sequence, should provide enough interest without it being too long winded to run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Revamped work tray this afternoon to add a plastic sheet and strip container and reduced number of tool,stations to hold a basic tool kit 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Might this layout be at Warley or Wakefield this year? I'd love to see it in the flesh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 I am open t Might this layout be at Warley or Wakefield this year? I'd love to see it in the flesh. I am open to offers, is it a done thing as exhibition Manager to book your own layout? I would love to have the opportunity of testing out the layout in the environs of an exhibition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Modelling now stopped as not very long to the Wakefield Show 16th 17th and 18th Nov. One week before the Warley Show. This year US modelling represented by Millers Crossing and Tilly Yard South Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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