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  1. Balders45

    Hi 

    Looking to add a branch line connection to cross over  the existing "main line" on to the single line heading off to a BLT, Trackwork is code100, what pointwork would be used to achieve this?

    Thanks martin

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  2. Balders45

    Hi Harlequin, I have been trying to gain as much space as possible in order to replicate your design named Hampton Malstead. As the design shows an approx 2' fiddle yard I have the space (the wife signing this off, she agreed in principal, but will no doubt have a different opinion when the base boards are made!!) To give an overall length of 10' and a width of approx 2' if I need an inch or two here and there I'm sure I can find it. I hope to run a single line into a fiddle yard 90 degree to the right of the main layout,tight to the wall as possible to give me as much scenic running as possible. Do you think it could be done? I have seen many of your designs in many other threads with curved platforms etc and tbh all look interesting to operate. I have read countless threads about bay platforms and engine sheds not being "prototypical " but  Lets be honest, more operational interest means more fun and enjoyment, well I think so anyway. 

    Would be great if you could make this design work within the space I have, don't worry  about the fiddle yard, I reckon I can sort that

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    2. Balders45

      Balders45

      In addition, looking for a single track to enter the fiddle yard where it breaks into 3 roads.

    3. Harlequin

      Harlequin

      I think we should do it in a thread so that we can get other people's idea and because it might be useful to someone else.

       

      People might comment on engine sheds but there's no real controversy there: GWR BLTs usually had an engine shed.

       

      And they might comment on the bay platform but even though they weren't so common in reality the reason for having one in a model (to make operations more interesting) is well-established.

       

      OK?

    4. Balders45

      Balders45

      No problem at all, all imput is gratefully received ( to a degree!!)

      I just a re look at proposed fiddle yard, not going to have 8' it will be at best 2300mm from wall ie back of main layout  to end of fiddle yard. Fiddle yard therefore would be approx 2300mm less width of main base boards. 

      Looking forward to all ideas 

      Thanks

       

  3. Balders45

    Thanks for that I really appreciate your help, with electrofrog points do i need to adapt them or use them out of the box? I also plan on a fiddle yard to the left  of the layout making a "L shape" but that's another problem for another day!!!

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    2. Balders45

      Balders45

      Hi I've never had a layout of my own, had a small one my dad built. Hence no real knowledge and hence the basic questions!!!

      Not planning to power the frogs as ive no idea how or why you would??

      Just want to shunt and run a train out of the fiddle yard, simple snd easy.  Possibly have a loco in the shed perhaps one in a siding or standing in the head shunt but certainly only running 1 train at once.

       

    3. Harlequin

      Harlequin

      You need to power the frogs so that locos can run more smoothly through the points - it means there's more contact area for the wheels to pick up power. That's what electrofrog points are all about.

       

      But as I said, if you just use the points out of the packet they will switch the power to the frog themselves so that's probably the way for you to go.

       

      All the best.

    4. Balders45

      Balders45

      I'll look into how powering the frogs are done then, is a bus wire and droppers something I need or am I over egging the pudding?

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