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odd though it is, that seems right. when i type the dates in again they seem to work ok. See only the first few fields of the attached. cut-down-trial.xlsx

Servo drivers are very cheap. So are servos and the whole setup is quite easy. The OP's proposal looks imaginative and interesting and looks similar to how a real point machine works. I didn't see any provision for polarity switching. With servos I have used miniature relays very effectively. Micro switches are always tricky to setup and maintain in adjustment.

Looks interesting. Why don't you just use ordinary servos which are much the same size this answer, very easy, effective and already developed. Of course, you might like creating new solutions which is great!

That would certainly explain why you can push the wheels round. So it needs retightening. I'm not sure how it causes a lockup, I'm not sure unless the loose gearwheel is jamming inside somewhere. Ian

If it's worm drive, like virtually every other mainstream steam loco, then pushing the wheels round is impossible. So something must be loose somewhere. If a gear wheel has come loose then the quartering might go adrift which would cause a lockup. So I guess as a first thing, check everything is fixed as it should be....

Ear buds with plastic stems, if they can still be bought. Chop off the cottonwool and you have a 14ba box spanner left.

It's difficult for anyone to give a precise answer without seeing the actual wiring and section breaks. My own fiddle yard is exactly the same layout and I have a complete break through every rail near one end. I think you need to inspect the wiring and draw it out exactly with the rail breaks and then we might be able to help.

And why was it in the paper? Was there an incident?

The op is asking if anyone simulates scale length rails.

Wow, they sure are expensive now.

With the Scalescenes ones (which I highly recommend) of course they print out flat on paper. But then you can texture them by laying the sheets over course sandpaper and running the paper gently. It works ok

Scalescenes retaining wall. Excellent photo quality and for £3.99 you can print out as much as you want. variable heights, curves etc. several different finishes, stone, brick etc. Highly recommended. I am just building some for my layout. https://scalescenes.com/product/r013-retaining-wall/ Ian

The kick inside, Kate Bush

Try http://www.barrowmoremrg.co.uk/Prototype.html

I must nominate my "local" modelshop, Buffers of Axminster. Unfailingly cheerful and helpful whatever the circumstances, the two ladies, Maria and Jess, who run this can only be congratulated on keeping me going throughout 2020.

Thanks!

Laminate every time. Why would you want to go for anything else which is just fashionable and difficult to maintain. Laminate is very easy to look after, much cheaper and far more practical and less faddy. But do pay for the best quality of laminate. I have never regretted our choice.

Ok thanks. I have 4 of the Bachmann RTR ones, so I'll just pick numbers within those limits. Ian

Thought I might make up some of these over the Christmas/new year dead days. I have cut the sides out of plasticard and I have some 9ft wagon chassis in stock. My question, what was the number series of the wagons before transfer to departmental use?

Thanks for the replies. I have two of the MSE kits to make a double track crossing. Although looking a bit venerable, I am pleased with the kits and looking forward to getting them set up. I intend using servos and a MERG servo4 board to power them.

Brilliant that's really helpful. So timbers it is then. I had forgotten about the need to have access to the track! Just out of interest, how were the timbers anchored down? Did they just sit they under their own weight, or were they bolted to the underlying sleepers? Thanks

Excellent. heres mine, not a fictional railway, but a fictional poster...

I wouldn't be quite so quick to dismiss scratchbuilding. It sounds daunting but when applied to a structure like a station canopy really isn't. For me, the difficult part is arriving at a drawing. Once you have that, think about it in its component parts and map it out on the pc for accuracy. I don't know exactly what you want, but the Scalescenes kit might be an excellent starting point. Because of their nature, the kit is very easy to alter to suit what you want. Card is a great modelling material and I use it for a lot of scratchbuilding.

So, 1960s, main-line gated level crossing over a semi-minor rural road. Somewhere in southern England. I reckon that outside of the rails the road surface material will be the usual tarmac probably worn, and will be laid up to the outside of the rails. Maybe a wooden plank right up against the outside rail edge. But between the rails....wooden planks? Or would there be "check rails" then infilled with road material? I know that every crossing will be different, hence the "bit of string"...but what is most likely?? Ian

Excellent work Ken, I have just found this thread. I really like what you are doing, it is first rate! Ian