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  1. Dagworth
    The top diagram with only the single resistor will blow the LEDs as you have full track voltage across them with no resistor Andi
  2. Dagworth
    Before crowbars were invented crows had to drink at home Andi
  3. Dagworth
    The AT supply I use has very fast short-circuit protection built in, it takes a few attempts to get it to start when the layout is first connected while it tries to charge all the capacitors running the point machines. Andi
  4. Dagworth
    The most difficult part of DCC fitting a Hornby 86 is isolating one of the motor brushes from the motor frame. Other than that it's a very easy job. Andi
  5. Dagworth
    I have the PSU in a separate box under the layout, I use the +12, -12 and +5 supplies (My layouts have significant TTL type electronics that like a nice stable 5v supply) and the 0volt rail. The two 12v supplies are used for point control as I find the 24v differential between them is bombproof for twin solenoids. Other items (mostly LEDs) use either the +12 or +5 to 0v supplies dependant on the brightness I want. I have no need to the 3.5v outputs so ignore them. Andi
  6. Dagworth
    I've used AT power supplies very successfully on both my larger layouts, but the AT only requires a power switch. I know at ATX supply has a different start mechanism but other than that there is no reason why it shouldn't be useful Andi
  7. Dagworth
    Mine only has a single decoder in the NDM, it only ever runs with one end leading so the headlights are permanently on in that car, and tail lights permanently on the rear. It does have additional pick ups on the second NDM and a pacer coupling between the two for power. Andi
  8. Dagworth
    The only reason my APT-E hasn't run yet is that the layout hasn't been set up since the RICOH outing where my 14 car Hornby set was in action Andi
  9. Dagworth
    Being as I've got a DC Kits 303 under construction I would expect a manufacturer to announce a 303 as mine gets to the paint shops! Andi
  10. Dagworth
    I've got a Rapido APT-E but it's very buried in its box and inaccessible at the moment. I've never had cause to open it up and it's never yet been put on rails. Can anyone elaborate on how the Rapido tilt system works please? Andi
  11. Dagworth
    Probably because @Crosland knows what he is talking about. Removing the components will NEVER make operation worse, leaving them there can in some circumstances.
  12. Dagworth

    Bridge building for Catspaw

  13. Dagworth
    I would imagine it will be done much like my own NDM with a centrally motored chassis driving all four axles (ex Heljan in my case) and the pan mounted on the chassis so that it stays both vertical and in line with the car, while the body is able to roll/tilt around the central chassis. I can't see any other way of making a central motored vehicle with tilt. Andi
  14. Dagworth
    To say I am happy with today's announcement would be a huge understatement. Now Ravensclyffe will be getting another 14 car APT to go with the one I built from old Hornby sets. Made my year so far! Andi
  15. Dagworth
    Are your frogs switched or powered by a frog juicer type device? Andi
  16. Dagworth
    What about slow speed fitted locos for MGR type work? Andi
  17. Dagworth
    Is it the same both ways?
  18. Dagworth

    The cupboard that spontaneously produces locos has struck again, class 81 with Heljan chassis. Seems I have two of them now :)

    1. skipepsi

      skipepsi

      Do IKEA sell them?

  19. Dagworth
    Didn’t Sevenoaks tunnel do that job on one occasion? Andi
  20. Dagworth

    Anyone got any spare inspiration they can lend me please?

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    2. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Am using most of mine but could lend you an armful - would need it back mind.

    3. Ian J.

      Ian J.

      I don't have any INspiration, but I do have some PERspiration. Will that do? ;)

    4. Dagworth

      Dagworth

      I’ll pass on that if you don’t mind Ian 

  21. Dagworth
    As they say, it isn't what you've got, it's what you do with it. Andi
  22. Dagworth

    Has anyone eaten my half inch chisel?

     

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    2. Boris

      Boris

      It may be in my cat, its eaten a load of lamp brackets lately

    3. Tim V

      Tim V

      mmmmm, scrumptious

    4. Dagworth

      Dagworth

      Surely there are easier ways to up your iron intake Tim?

  23. Dagworth
    Yes, I accept the Awdry books as the definitive
  24. Dagworth
    Models of Number 1 always look too long compared to the prototype pictures Andi
  25. Dagworth

    Too many things to be done, butterfly mind.

    Station, fencing, 303, 304, HAAs, HEAs, OLE....

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