shaunthesheep277 Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 someone once asked me about the guts of the layout out and how it works, so while giving it a dust down I'd take a few pictures Here is a overall view of the underneath Brown/Blue = track power with feed droppers plus power to the point motors and CDU Yellow, Green/Blue = 12 to 16 volt auxiliary power supply (for everything else) Ok so some close ups now starting with the CDU (Capacitor Discharge Unit) Next to that is one of two flashing units CDU connected to the pointmotors Ok now recently I installed (well I say recent but that's long ago now) three magnetic uncouplers These inturn are used along with the Kadee couplers installed on the locomotive's and rolling stock All this is controlled via a control panel. Now here is how it works, the point is a three way point Peco SLE-99 (modified, I'll explain that in a bit) so there's two point motors underneath connected to the CDU connected to the switches on the control panel but most of use should know all the little details The point itself is modified in such a way that I can manipulate the polarity of the point manually which gives me a 90% chance that all my shunters will not stall at all now to me is impressive where as before I thought the point was unreliable Three push buttons (one each track) activates the uncouplers for a brief second to enable separation Locomotive addresses and for those with sound the functions of each one Hopefully I'll have the layout down this weekend and see if the giant jumble of wires still work Any questions just ask 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 a great work ! congratulations ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 While it's probability been the best weekend outside but I decided to be stuck up indoors doing some DIY instead Oh well never mind I've been working on the name board for the layout and I thought I'd take a few photos Progress so far The old sign in bits The new and improved sign (I have three printed just in case) What it will look like when I finish it tomorrow I put the old one up to see what it would look like This was on the to do list from Neils exhibition way back and I'm still progressing slowly now but hey whats the rush 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) Have you an adress or website for improved sign ? Edited July 17, 2016 by Module00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 I work in the print trade so they were a freebee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 ok thank you for your reply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Just had nice catch up here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Looks great pal nice work . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 All painted now, wired up and now with her name restored above And all looking good :sungum: I will put a light protector on so as not to be blinded by the light 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Long time since I written here but this is a must I went to Warley again three years running and this is a first I had a list of spares I needed and upon the list were number 19's Nem pocket Kadee coupling, can't remember what stall I bought them off but in future I'll check EVERY!!! single item I purchase cause I've heard of stealing at some shows but not with the traders Anyway purchased a pack and put them safe till needed Fitting a class 08 with sound so I'll do the coupling too now that there all kadees For those of you that don't know what they look like here are a few I have in a pot labelled up running a little low Here they are next to the packet that I've just opened up Here is the packet Now without swearing look at what's inside Does any of this look like a kadee what's in my hand There's even fishplates in here for .... sake if I'd have know I wouldn't of needed to buy any Now I've been to many shows and I have heard of stealing now and again from the traders themselves and I don't agree with stealing, it's wrong and you should never do it and most of the time I check some second hand items before buying but this was sealed. So in this situation I've wasted my money on a trader which by the look of the packet HAS!!! done this before and weight them so they feel right in hand My advice to you my fellow model railway enthusiasts is check every single item you buy even if you have to open it cause at the end of the day if you need to open it your certainly going to buy it especially once opened How much are they going on ebay these days :sarcastichand: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted December 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) What on Earth...?!!!! Crazy. I feel for you, that's both bizarre and rather disgraceful behaviour on someone's part. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thought after posting: Have you posted this in the Warley thread too? Maybe others have been caught out with the same thing... Edited December 7, 2016 by JDW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Hi Shaun, So lets get this straight - you bought a packet of Kadees from a stall at the NEC and inside were those bits? Time to name and shame, get your money back, and get some free Kadees like you needed in the first instance! Thats appalling! Hope you get what youre after mate Trev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 That is shocking but at the risk of being a pedant aren't there some Bachmann e-z mate couplers in amongst that lot ( basically Bachmann own brand) not that excuses false selling at all just a silver lining, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Long time since I've been thinking of this but with Doncaster coming up I thought I'd have another go I've written up an exhibition sheet to start handing out and I would like our opinions of how to improve it better I'm not sure of charging for travel expenses of overnight accommodation so would like advice on that also this has reminded me I must get insurance on the layout just in case so it will be a case of taking photos of everything to catalogue Anyway I've put a link in to my sheet see what you think Entering the Yard Exhibition sheet.pdf 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Long time since I posted here but I have good news I'll be attending Scarborough Model Railway Show on the Saturday 5th May 2018 with the layout so it's a start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Yes long time... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Long time indeed so today I thought I'd get it down from the wardrobe and see if it still works After an hour of cleaning the track (and cobwebs) till it was as shiny like new I managed to run an entire session without one mishap I think I'll try again tomorrow cause I couldn't believe it worked with no problems at all Hell I might even get the camera out and shoot a couple of videos 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 I have good news Confirmed dates for 2018Saturday 5th May Scarborough MRE 10am-4:30pmSaturday 21st July Filey MRE 10am-4pm Confirmed date for 2021 Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th November Warley MRE (Warley N.E.C Birmingham ) excuses the pun but I'm well chuffed with this one Hopefully loads more to come before that day comes round Can't wait already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Excellent. I am very local to Scarborough and filey so I will be seeing your great layout twice, I have always wanted to see it so looking forward to it. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 I am confused Shaun, is this Scarborough and District Club? Because their website shows different dates, and I cannot find another Club there. I'm sure it is a different one from the District club as there's is in April, I think the show that I'm heading for is a smaller local one in a church I'll just look for the link and attach it here It is on the UK Model shop directory http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/events/15141-ScarboroughModelRailwayShowExhibition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Hi, It's a totally separate show run by a few guys who wanted to put a show on in Scarborough, it's nothing to do with Scarborough and District Railway Modellers. I went last year and it was a good little show, if your in the area I recommend a visit. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 After talks with Jason of Custom Layout Signs on Facebook I have a new name bespoke name face for Entering The Yard and well I think the pictures tell the results better than I could put in words so here they are :sungum: :sungum: Excuse the pun here Well chuffed 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Realy good ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Spent all day cleaning the wheels on my locos and cleaning all the track (black as the ace of spades) All set for tomorrow so to let you know I'll be at the model railway show in Scarborough full details below Scarborough Model Railway Show 2018 Westborough Methodist Church (Opposite Scarborough Railway Station) Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1TS 10.00am - 4.30pm Working Layouts and Trade Stands Admission £3.00 Under 14yrs Free with paying adult Hoping all will run smoothly, see you there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I shall be there tomorrow so I shall say hello, looking forward to seeing your layout. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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