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Hi, This could be useful: https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/dcc-advice-11-wiring-pointwork-and-special-track-condition see page 7 Malc

Hi Paul, Don't know if it's of any use, but The Model Centre has 44-0081 the two office set for £31.40 + p&p https://www.themodelcentre.com/oo-gauge?cat=691&p=3 Malc

Would this one be any good ? https://www.diy.com/departments/magnusson-plastic-steel-mitre-box/1798070_BQ.prd

I've used a couple of 5ft LED battens that I have suspended on chains so I can alter the height if necessary to prevent shadows over the layout.

You may need to swap the two LEDs to get the sync right, but once right just remember which colour goes into the reverse output, also use the same output on the controller. MalcT

Hi Gordon, Why only one output on the Mimic Controller ? Using the two and the MY3 on one solves the problem. That's how mine are set up. Alternatively you could use the DCC Concepts DCD-MMA3 connector for the additional LEDs. You will need to use a connecting lead between the two - suggest DCD ME6.150. I've also used several of these, very useful MalcT

An update on my docks area. I've built the Kibri Container Gantry Crane and after laying the concrete hardstanding added the crane's running rails and placed in layout: Still a lot of work to do in this area

I placed an online order on Friday which I received on Monday - Excellent service.

Have a look at this, page 7 covers 3-way points: https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/dcc-advice-11-wiring-pointwork-and-special-track-conditions-for-dc-or-dcc/ Malc

I used 2mm grey board with small pieces for supports and glued brick paper and a platform surface to mine.

I have the same problem - we live on the coast, seagulls mess is not the easiest to clean off !!

Hi Dan, I built this model as my first venture into card model building. Use a good card to stick the sheets to, I used a Pritt Stick for the sheets and Rocket Card Glue for joining the pieces together. The instructions are fairly easy to follow, but always read 2 or 3 instructions ahead to see what you need to do next. Make sure you get the first few pieces to fit together correctly, makes the remainder easier to fit. Mine took about 40 hours in total to build but I was really pleased with the final result: Building the bridge was a little tedious; Malc

The Cobalt P Digital requires track power to switch the frog polarity. I have all mine powered by a separate accessory bus using switches 1 and 2. You then use switches 4 and 5 with feeds from the track (or track bus) and switch 6 for the frog polarity. A short occurring (i.e wrongly set point) will only affect the track bus, not the accessory bus, hence the reason why no circuit breaker is needed on the accessory bus.

I too use Excel spreadsheets for the same reasons and have one listing all the wiring by colours / switch number etc for the LED lighting all printed and in a folder under the layout for quick reference.

Hi Stephen, This may be of some use, page 8 refers to wiring double slips: https://www.dccconcepts.com/manual/dcc-advice-11-wiring-pointwork-and-special-track-conditions-for-dc-or-dcc/ Malc

I'm fairly new to all this, but wouldn't the best bet be the SB5 5amp NCE Smart Booster ?

I chose the NCE Powercab over the Gaugemaster Prodigy as my DCC Starter controller. Being about £100 less was also a factor. You can always add the SB5 booster at a later date for additional 5amp power. It's easy to use and the support website is good too.

Have a look at this site for machinery items; https://www.modelscenerysupplies.co.uk/oo-scale-products/oo-gauge-kits#/sort=p.sort_order/order=ASC/limit=16/page=5 Malc

Firstly, sincere apologies to all for the confusion. John, you are correct, Scale Model Scenery sell preprinted sheets, product TX203-00 They have a related website called 'Railway Modellers Club' ( there is a direct link from Scale Model Scenery website) where as a member you can download various brick / paving sheets etc. This is where I obtained mine from - hence the confusion. It is described as 'Platform Texture Sheet' but obviously as it's a printed sheet there is no actual texture/relief to the product. Again, sorry for any confusion and incorrect product description. MalcT

Hi Sails, I used 1mm grey board for the backing. A completed platform just placed on the layout: Just the right height as well

I've created an Excel spreadsheet that lists functions across the top and locos down the side with each relevant box populated with the function number. I keep an up to date printed copy on the layout.

I've just started building my platforms and have downloaded the Scale Model Scenery textured sheet. Couple of photos:

Having used the Woodland Scenics Risers and Inclines I find the Foam Tack Glue (Product ST1444) to be very good. A bead around the perimeter then a few zigzag bead across the sheets I think would be sufficient. Also used it to glue the DCC Concepts Trackbed down. Gives a great permanent fix. One bottle was enough for 24 feet of inclines and approx 80 feet of trackbed.

That's excellent modelling. MalcT