Andy 17
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Very cleverly done, it's nice to see someone trying something different.
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I have used the ST1413ST1413 Woodland Scenics 4% x 2' Incline Starter 1" Elevation (x4/Set) on my layout. The Bachmann Baldwin and Double Fairlie can handle it with no problem.
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Hope it all goes well this weekend for you Phil, sorry I can't get there to see the action.
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7 minutes ago, happyChappy said:
I like the look of the Tramfabriek chopper couplings but most of my locos don't have NEM sockets (and those that do can vary in height). Have you tried fitting these couplings to any plain buffer beams such as Minitrains/Roco/Liliput, etc?
No I haven't, most of my stock is Peco or Bachmann. I do have some Minitrains wagons but they are only used permanently coupled to a Minitrains loco.
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2 hours ago, ikcdab said:
Hi Andy thanks. They do look good, quite pricey though.....
Ian
Yes they are a bit expensive but I only use them on the coach / wagon next to the loco. I tend to keep my coaches / wagons permanently coupled together with the Peco short couplings. With a magnet under the track I can uncouple very easily. I have tried the Greenwich couplings but find them very tricky to assemble.
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I've used the chopper couplings from Tramfabriek and have found them to be very good.
http://tramfabriek.co.uk/couplings.html
Hope that helps.
Andy
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25 minutes ago, Phil Bullock said:
Thanks Andy I think a lot of us did … and possibly at times when we should have been elsewhere….
Have you any memorable sightings there?
I remember lots of Westerns and Warships and on one occasion a convoy of 3 light engine Class 37s.
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25 minutes ago, Phil Bullock said:
You are right Andy there were only two. The third was just a kick back siding from up by the junction…. We have made it in to an up goods loop as it significantly improves operational flexibility .
Thanks Phil, I knew there would be a good reason. I spent a lot of time around that bridge over the years.
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On 25/11/2022 at 13:49, Phil Bullock said:
First trial fit of the road bridge today …. Coming along nicely
For those who don’t know it here’s the prototype viewed from the other side…
Why have you put in three tracks? I can only remember there being two.
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21 hours ago, Phil Bullock said:
No layout or loco work for the last 48 hours…. Had the pleasure of a visit from @Andy 17 and his good lady yesterday ….. fettled the DCC settings on his 009 loco and had a good waffle, and thanks both for the cream teas. Really enjoyed those last night.
It was good to catch up with you Phil. Thanks for all the fettling, Bridget now runs a lot smoother. Glad to hear you enjoyed the cream teas.
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11 hours ago, Phil Bullock said:
And BWT showed a photo taken from your bedroom window at the WLS meeting on Tuesday!Which photo was it Phil? Can you post a copy of it?
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I spent many happy hours train-spotting from that bridge!
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I was given a Minitrains loco and wagons. I repainted the wagons and fitted a load to them, here is “Bridget” taking 4 of them for a ride.
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On 04/07/2021 at 07:04, AdeMoore said:
Hi Andy, I’m also 1st time out in 009 nothing built yet, was hoping for some inspiration here anything further developed on the layout?
cheers
Ade
Hi Ade,
Sorry it’s been so long since I posted anything. I’m slowly making some progress and I’ll try to make more regular updates.
Best Wishes
Andy
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1 hour ago, Phil Bullock said:
Looking good Andy has come a long way!
Thanks Phil, it’s getting there slowly.
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I’ve not tried a video on here before, but this link should be one I’ve uploaded to YouTube. It’s weathered “Bridget” with some weathered wagons.
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I’ve weathered “Bridget” and added Modelu crew figures. Also started applying weathering to some wagons as well. A line side fence from Scale Model Scenery has been put in place at the top of the rock face.
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A Wills Goods Yard Crane and a Scale Model Scenery Platform Shelter. They can be seen in place in the last photo.
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Some more photos. I bought a couple of buildings cheap from eBay and renovated them.
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It’s been over 12 months since I last posted any update to my layout. I’ve made a bit of progress but there is still a long way to go.
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On 11/05/2021 at 20:38, Richard Croft said:
Just because its on F10 doesnt mean its sound slot 10, the sound slots can be mapped to any function. You need to ask whoever made the sound file, which is often SWD for factory fitted locos using ESU decoders. If not, someone with a lokprogrammer might have the same loco and might be able to read the decoder settings to see what sound slot the whistle is.
Richard
Thanks Richard, I’ve been in touch with them and got the necessary list of CVs.
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I have a Bachmann Baldwin 10-12-D 009 gauge loco with a Loksound 5 decoder fitted. F10 controls the Guards Whistle, which is far too loud compared to the engine sound. According to the ESU manual, CV 331 controls sound slot 10 with a range of 0-128 and a factory default of 128.
I have set CV31 to 16 and CV32 to 1 as per the manual before I tried altering CV331.
However no matter what value I set in CV331, the volume does not change.
Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong, please?
Andy
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I've finally sorted the problem of the short. It seems that the wire to the frog from the SEEP PM1 point motor was causing the problem as it's not needed on the Peco Electrofrog 009 points. I've disconnected the wire and everything is now working as it should.
Many thanks to everyone who offered me advice.
Best Wishes
Andy
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Removing Bachmann Baldwin logos
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I've always used a fibreglass pencil to remove logos, words etc. Just rub gently, take your time and don't overdo it.