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Just wondering if you happened to take any shots of the layout in its entirety ie. including 'off-stage' or from across the room? Would love to see how Geoff managed to include the plan for the various sections and how it all fits together... David

Haven't subscribed for a while for various reasons but having read this issue under the light touch of the new Editor I've taken the plunge and signed up again! Some nice articles including the card kit upgrade which is very relevant to me at the moment so I'm looking forward to the next issue (and my subscription freebie too...!) David

Thank you John; yes this is a great help, as, although I've already got the PM-1's I value your input regarding the others, and the switch option looks good - I do like the mechanical contact rather than electrical, I might buy a GM500 and a PM13 and experiment. I would have gone for Cobalts as they were recommended in the Hornby Magazine, but the cost was too prohibitive; only time will tell if saving the money turns out to be worth it or not! David

Many thanks for your reply - ok, so when they said 'connect to point switch' they meant electrically not physically...never seen these before at all... Looking at the links on the page, should I be using one of these to power the frogs on a facing crossover as well, or am I ok just throwing the 2 PM-1's and using their switches? I don't ant to cause any shortages, even momentary ones! David

Hi all I'm using Seep PM-1 point motors for electrofrog points on a DC-wired OO layout; they have an accessory switch built in (no idea if they're solid enough or will prove reliable; I simply couldn't afford to pay out for 25 Cobalts!) I've worked out how to wire them up to change the frog polarity, and am reasonably sure I can sort out crossovers and so on. However, I have a double junction to wire up, which means one of the diamond's frogs has to be switched the reverse polarity to the points, and all the advice says 'fit an additional accessory switch' - this switch being attached in some way to the PM-1 to make it work. I've scoured the forum, Ebay and other places but can't seem to find anything labelled 'accessory switch' other than the Peco PL-13, and I can't see how that could work with a PM-1... Please can someone advise me as to what switch I need - sort of like: 'go here, buy this, wire it this way and attach it like this' kind of advice - I'm no electrician, and have only got this far using logic and much trial and error! Many Thanks David

I'd be tempted to put the X-wing stuck in the mud in a nearby field with a chap standing next to it deep in thought trying to pull it out The paint does look the job though...be good for OO too I expect... David

Well done GB; your openness to suggestions, narratives, stories, discussions and comments have kept PN as one of the absolute 'must-read' threads on the forum. I model the opposite side of the country in a different era and at half the scale and yet still find much to hold my interest and provide inspiration; surely testament to your dedication and good-humour in providing regular postings and accomodating requests and observations from all-comers. Long may the thread continue... David

And much appreciated it is too...

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Yay!

That's me sat on the trolley in the yellow jacket nodding in approval at those lovely Pullmans but actually waiting patiently for D209 to come by again...sorry, but I do love the PN type 4's... David

Now that's the kind of video I could sit and watch all day...I especially like the coaching stock; those rakes are wonderful, and the backdrop of those buildings creates the perfect setting...more please! David

'Ow much...? Seriously....it looks awesome...

Absolutely staggering...beautiful work, and totally agree it needs to be preserved in perpetuity for future modellers... More photos and videos, when you're ready please David

I really like the first picture; with the early morning sunlight glinting off the lead coach you can sense the expectation waiting for the off... Whereas the 9F picture is a wonderful contrast showing 'the other side' of railway life: gritty and utilitarian... Good stuff David

Cracking photo which illustrates the point perfectly - lovely set of coaches (with some proper motive power at the front too...!) If you tried sending round a train like that at exhibitions you'd get some tutting... David

If you nudge Deltic along a couple more inches it'd block out most of the signals...lovely shot, all the same. David

Second shot is spot on IMO - you almost get a sense of the anticipation of a waiting passenger; and yes, I do like these early DMU's - spent some wonderful evenings trundling along the North Wales Coast sat behind the driver of some very old versions of these - that would be a couple of decades after this one! David

That's a superb rake GB and very satisfying for you I'm sure; I really like the brake 2nd's - so prosaic and yet pleasing to the eye... David

Beautiful...I do think all green or a small yellow warning panel suits these so much better than BR Blue, especially with maroon stock; I was born too late so never saw them in service as in your pic - very nice too... David