RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2018 He should have been a Politician, hahha If I were a politician the first thing I would do is withdraw all medical treatment from those over 65...that would save the country millions. And just think of the revenue boost on all the VAT for the funerals. Thankfully I am just a railway modeller with some good news, Trains can access all platforms from both the L&YR and GNR junctions off the main line. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2018 Clive, have you laid enough track and tidied up enough for some photos? Patience dear chap. I need to make sure it is fully working. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2018 A simple but effective suggestion mentioned in the 'dark side' section a few weeks ago: Wire up a battery with a bell where the power supply should be. In the case of DC, turn all the sections on. If the bell goes off, you have an problem. I like this because you can hear straight away when something has gone wrong instead of finding out in a testing/running session which may be some time later. Hi Iain Most short circuits are due to poor design or workmanship. I managed both last night. All sorted today. Guess who is going to be running trains tonight? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) Patience dear chap. I need to make sure it is fully working. I'm beginning to wonder if Clive really has a new layout........ Edited March 21, 2018 by Peter Kazmierczak 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hi Iain Most short circuits are due to poor design or workmanship. I managed both last night. All sorted today. Guess who is going to be running trains tonight? If you're anything like me, You'll run some trains, then some more, and then some more. Then it will be time for bed & you will be most displeased with your self for getting no work done! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 He should have been a Politician, hahha The suspense is electrifying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I reckon it'll be clockwork-powered..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2018 I'm beginning to wonder if Clive really has a new layout........ I do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2018 If you're anything like me, You'll run some trains, then some more, and then some more. Then it will be time for bed & you will be most displeased with your self for getting no work done! No Iain, I sorted out the track for the platforms, they are not fixed in place yet but all track is now cut, the crossovers at the end of the platforms in place, and isolating section switches wired up. I reckon it'll be clockwork-powered..... It has real electrickery. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2018 Patience dear chap. I need to make sure it is fully working. It doesn't need to work to take still photos........... Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2018 I did run a few trains. A couple of derailments. One was a 2x2 car DMU, the first power car rode into a section I had not switched on, the second one carried on .......crash went the two trailer coaches. The other was me applying the brakes to a Type 3 sharply and one its coaches jumped off the track. So no track problems. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) It doesn't need to work to take still photos........... Mick I am not like some others who place trains on track that isn't even wired up and takes photos to get an invite to a show......then nine months later start to panic because the layout hasn't been started. I just would like to know for my own sake the layout is OK. Edited March 22, 2018 by Clive Mortimore 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2018 I am not like some others who place trains on track that isn't even wired up and takes photos to get an invite to a show......then nine months later start to panic because the layout hasn't been started. I just would like to know for my own sake the layout is OK. What you sayin'? DM Four Mill Something has track down, ok not stuck down, or wired, but it's on the baseboard. And the first show is five weeks away, not nine months..... Me, panic? Nah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted March 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2018 I'm beginning to wonder if Clive really has a new layout........ I do. You do wonder if you have a layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 22, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2018 You do wonder if you have a layout? Well there is something going on in the toy room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Well there is something going on in the toy room. Leggo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 22, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2018 What you sayin'? DM Four Mill Something has track down, ok not stuck down, or wired, but it's on the baseboard. And the first show is five weeks away, not nine months..... Me, panic? Nah... Yeah but your a star Stu , others they would be in a shear panic thinking of an excuse. They cannot use they were attending their budgie funeral, that was last years reason for withdrawing the layout. Seriously it is embarrassing when you have to withdraw at the last moment, I did because of illness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted March 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2018 Yeah but your a star Stu , others they would be in a shear panic thinking of an excuse. They cannot use they were attending their budgie funeral, that was last years reason for withdrawing the layout. Seriously it is embarrassing when you have to withdraw at the last moment, I did because of illness. You dun your wire phots yet Mortor? I have not, yet. C.A. Mera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) You dun your wire phots yet Mortor? I have not, yet. C.A. Mera Knowing Clive's penchant for things less than modern - I wonder if the photos will be in monochrome......... Cheers, Mick edit: typo Edited March 22, 2018 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 22, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2018 Knowing Clive's penchant for things less than modern - I wonder if the photos will be in monchrome......... Cheers, Mick Hi Mick No just black and white. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi Mick No just black and white. Just white on white, that's why we cant see 'em..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted April 2, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Yesterday I was introduced to Derek Shore, it was Derek's layout Avondale in the November 1970 Railway Modeller that inspired me to wanting a continuous running line which fed into a terminus station in the middle of the room. It was brilliant after all years to say "Thank you" to Derek. If you can get hold of a copy of the article please read it for its operational inspiration which I hope I can replicate. Update on the layout progress will follow shortly. Photos one day..... Edited April 2, 2018 by Clive Mortimore 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I remember that layout Clive. I think it also appeared in the "Model Railway News" around the same time (or possibly 1969). Yes, I was impressed with it too. PS To take photos Clive, you switch on the camera, look through the viewfinder, point the circular bit (the lens) at what you want to take and press the button on top........... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted April 2, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2018 I remember that layout Clive. I think it also appeared in the "Model Railway News" around the same time (or possibly 1969). Yes, I was impressed with it too. PS To take photos Clive, you switch on the camera, look through the viewfinder, point the circular bit (the lens) at what you want to take and press the button on top........... Hi Peter The MRN article was mainly about the time table if I remember correctly, sadly I no longer have a copy of that edition. I still waiting for Boots to get some film in for the camera. When I did go and ask for some the young lady looked very confused, thankfully the more senior lady remembered her father buying a film when they went on holiday so she is ordering some for me. I was surprised 127 film now comes in 12 or 24 exposures. 24 does seem a bit excessive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Just caught up with the last 4 pages with suspense building to seeing something running... ... instead Clive has turned into a politician and all the pictures have reminded me of work and that I'm running a tour at Neatishead in a couple of weeks. I used to think I came here to escape from the real world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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