RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted May 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2015 O.K. I have had to do a very small mod to the plan as the track curvature to the Freight Only Branch was to severe and the run round loop a bit restricted. I have also fitted a short Headshunt to the Loop above the Oil Depot to avoid running back onto the Main Line. All the Re Alignment is shown in Blue. NEW WHITTAKER STREET PLAN.png TRACK LAYING 001.JPG TRACK LAYING 002.JPG TRACK LAYING 003.JPG TRACK LAYING 004.JPG No changing again now, as nearly all the Magnets are in, and track prepared ready to go down on Friday. I have had a little thought. How about changing it to a through station with a curved platform with a nice single slip to the goods yard ........ I will collect my hat and coat later SLAM!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2015 At some stage in any design work you just have to say that's it I go with that. I think you have got there. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60012 Commonwealth of Australia Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 At some stage in any design work you just have to say that's it I go with that. I think you have got there. Don Thats exactly what I did with Dunoon. Got up to the 15th track layout, and said no stuff this im using this one, went out purchased all the track and went and glued down the first sets of points. I have no regrets. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I have had a little thought. How about changing it to a through station with a curved platform with a nice single slip to the goods yard ........ I will collect my hat and coat later SLAM!!!!!!! Shall I order the taxi Clive LOL!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Looking good Andy. Superb rate of progress. Glad you've finally got it sused. I shall sit back and enjoy the finished result. Which will be Saturday by the looks of things. HaHaHa. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 As was mentioned a few posts back, you can spend so long fiddling with track plans constantly trying to make improvements... adding a bit here, changing a bit there, that you can become jaded with the whole thing. I certainly have in the past. There comes a time when you just have to build the damn thing or it will never get done. You mentioned magnets, Andy. What's your uncoupling method? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Shall I order the taxi Clive LOL!! No the Medics, hhahahha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 As was mentioned a few posts back, you can spend so long fiddling with track plans constantly trying to make improvements... adding a bit here, changing a bit there, that you can become jaded with the whole thing. I certainly have in the past. There comes a time when you just have to build the damn thing or it will never get done. You mentioned magnets, Andy. What's your uncoupling method? Hi Pete, I use Kadee's and now have some smaller Magnets the I put into the cork under the sleepers. I got 40 from China for about £6-80 with FREE postage. These are the Magnets fitted under the track on Bitton, once ballasted they cant be seen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60012 Commonwealth of Australia Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Hi Pete, I use Kadee's and now have some smaller Magnets the I put into the cork under the sleepers. I got 40 from China for about £6-80 with FREE postage. These are the Magnets fitted under the track on Bitton, once ballasted they cant be seen Magnet Videos 002 - Copy.JPG What type of magnets do you use? I will be using Kadees on Dunoon, but can't for the life of me find any magnets other than specific Kadee ones. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Are you using two for each location? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I like the look of the new layout Andy, but could I just suggest something. The Fourth track down on your plan looks like it will be were the freight trains arrive. Would it be better to extend that siding so that longer trains can fit. It does mean an extra point though. The freight can then arrive and pull up to the blocks and the shunt loco can come onto the back and pull down the headshunt and start shunting the train. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted May 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 14, 2015 Shall I order the taxi Clive LOL!! I have my run away legs on. Serious head on now. Who agrees with me that "The committee to help desgin Mr Ps train set" should be disbanded and let him get on with it now. I hope some of the suggestions put forward have helped Andy and it has not been a case of too many cooks spoil the broth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm keeping stum..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I have my run away legs on. Serious head on now. Who agrees with me that "The committee to help desgin Mr Ps train set" should be disbanded and let him get on with it now. I hope some of the suggestions put forward have helped Andy and it has not been a case of too many cooks spoil the broth. I have to agree with you Clive. Fortunately I've stayed out of it (for a change) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yep, no more ideas from me Crack on time ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I have my run away legs on. Serious head on now. Who agrees with me that "The committee to help desgin Mr Ps train set" should be disbanded and let him get on with it now. I hope some of the suggestions put forward have helped Andy and it has not been a case of too many cooks spoil the broth. Spot on Clive, IMHO too much information, no doubt offered with the best intentions, ended up with overload and confusion resulting in the demise of 'Bitton'. Look at the bottom of Andy's posts and see the number of successful layouts, many published, that he has produced!!! Cutting him some space would seem appropriate now!Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 What type of magnets do you use? I will be using Kadees on Dunoon, but can't for the life of me find any magnets other than specific Kadee ones. Peter Are you using two for each location? Yes two Magnets for each one, here is the E-bay link, (I hope it works). http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191253701926?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 I like the look of the new layout Andy, but could I just suggest something. The Fourth track down on your plan looks like it will be were the freight trains arrive. Would it be better to extend that siding so that longer trains can fit. It does mean an extra point though. The freight can then arrive and pull up to the blocks and the shunt loco can come onto the back and pull down the headshunt and start shunting the train. Cheers Peter. Thanks for that Peter, but its longer than the Fiddle yard but I will have another look. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 I have my run away legs on. Serious head on now. Who agrees with me that "The committee to help desgin Mr Ps train set" should be disbanded and let him get on with it now. I hope some of the suggestions put forward have helped Andy and it has not been a case of too many cooks spoil the broth. I'm keeping stum..... I have to agree with you Clive. Fortunately I've stayed out of it (for a change) Yep, no more ideas from me Crack on time ! Spot on Clive, IMHO too much information, no doubt offered with the best intentions, ended up with overload and confusion resulting in the demise of 'Bitton'. Look at the bottom of Andy's posts and see the number of successful layouts, many published, that he has produced!!! Cutting him some space would seem appropriate now! Kind regards, Jock. Cheers Gang, All you input has been appreciated, even though some of it was a bit ambitious for me. lots of nice ideas and when I got the PM from two constant posters saying the same thing within a few minutes of each other I knew it was all going pear shaped. I was then looking through an old mag with an article on Railway infrastructure and the track plan was just as I've reproduced for the loops and sidings off, so I knew it would look more prototypical than my previous efforts that was trying to cram it all in on the curve. I just added the Station along theback and it all seemed to suit what I was looking for with a better balance between Goods and Passenger facilities. It seems to be working now. Cheers again all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Great idea mate, by the way do you wnt to buy some signals ? hahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Hi Andy, Not had much chance to look in but I see you have finalised your plans, crack on mate it will all come out in the wash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandman Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi Andy The track layout looks great and it's nice to see the layout coming along. With the magnets you have chosen can you get the same problems as the large Kadee undertrack magnet, that is uncommanded uncoupling or pulling vehicles back on to the magnet once uncoupled? If not, these seem to be the ideal way forward. Avidly waiting for more installments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi Andy The track layout looks great and it's nice to see the layout coming along. With the magnets you have chosen can you get the same problems as the large Kadee undertrack magnet, that is uncommanded uncoupling or pulling vehicles back on to the magnet once uncoupled? If not, these seem to be the ideal way forward. Avidly waiting for more installments. Good Morning Andy, Yes the same problems arise if the vehicles are very light, with about 3 Bogie Wagons its not so bad, I may need to add a little weight to some though. When pulling through its OK 99% of the time, but if you have a jerky Loco that's when there likely to uncouple if going slow, but with a gentle constant pull there OK. One way around it is to do a bit of trial and error and move the Magnets out a bit so that the pull is less prominent. All the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Good Morning Andy, Yes the same problems arise if the vehicles are very light, with about 3 Bogie Wagons its not so bad, I may need to add a little weight to some though. When pulling through its OK 99% of the time, but if you have a jerky Loco that's when there likely to uncouple if going slow, but with a gentle constant pull there OK. One way around it is to do a bit of trial and error and move the Magnets out a bit so that the pull is less prominent. All the best. Hi Andy(s) My mate Allan who has 'Melwood' (clever sod that he is) had that problem, he has screwed a thin spring steel wire across the two axles which just keep enough pressure on to prevent any movement. When at shows several people in the know have asked how the wagons stay put, we show them the underside and they all say 'that's clever'! I remain to be convinced with Kaydee's, I do think they are an excellent solution at exhibition but at home I prefer a shunter's pole - old paintbrush with bent bit of wire stuck in it ! hahaha Very quiet my end Andy, still really busy so something has to give, probably me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 16, 2015 Looks like your new project is coming along nicely Andy. Don't know how I missed it until now. Great to see you having fun! That's where it's at mate! Good luck with this, regards Shaun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.