RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted January 20, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2022 A few miles to the south east of Dad and my first layout, which was fictitiously located between Coleford (Somt) and Vobster, is 'Dead Woman's Bottom, Mendip' . Probably only suitable for a halt, located, as a number of Somerset stations seem to be, somewhat away from any centre of population. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 13 hours ago, Not Jeremy said: Well, there isn't anywhere called Simonsbottom, Simonsbath maybe, but I never built a layout based upon said place. You've just got to own it matey! And I didn't even mention "chunky halt"..... Stench Electric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said: Stench Electric. No....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 Oh yes indeedy! Rat End to Netherstench via Stench Junction and Ant Hall halt, or something like that. I fear that I have always been something of a twit.... Not Jeremy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Not Jeremy said: I fear that I have always been something of a twit.... Not Jeremy I think you are probably in good company...... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulwell Hall Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said: Stench Electric. That sounds like an Interurban line in the USA! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulwell Hall Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 19 hours ago, Gilbert said: I confess - Timsbury Bottom does appeal! A bit more progress - track power wiring installed - I tried "solderless" below the board for a change- I shall see how it goes - all tested and working. Point motors next Charlton Bottom has a certain charm and appeal. And you may well be familiar with that name! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bulwell Hall said: Charlton Bottom has a certain charm and appeal. And you may well be familiar with that name! Apropos of bottoms, as it were, are there any footpaths or ways through on foot from the bottom to which you refer up to Stockwood Lane? I am asking for a friend.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold simonmcp Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 We do have a Skinners Bottom in Cornwall. Strangely the sign keeps getting stolen, and no I don't have one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyS Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 There's a Pratt's Bottom in Kent. I saw a layout at an exhibition a few years ago called Loose Chippings. In the guide he said something like "you've all seen the signs, this is the place". 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted January 21, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, RodneyS said: I saw a layout at an exhibition a few years ago called Loose Chippings. In the guide he said something like "you've all seen the signs, this is the place". Michael Bond was there first, in Paddington Abroad: "Gravillons". 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulwell Hall Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Not Jeremy said: Apropos of bottoms, as it were, are there any footpaths or ways through on foot from the bottom to which you refer up to Stockwood Lane? I am asking for a friend.... You got it in one Simon! On Friday last week I took advantage of the lovely sunny day and took a splendid walk along the Charlton Bottom branch as there were no trains running. This is the fixed distant signal as I approached the terminus!! Gerry P.S. I did have permission to be on the railway side of the fence and it is recommended that you don't believe everything you read on the internet! Edited January 21, 2022 by Bulwell Hall 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Not Jeremy said: Apropos of bottoms, as it were, are there any footpaths or ways through on foot from the bottom to which you refer up to Stockwood Lane? I am asking for a friend.... My understanding is that Stockwood Vale was previously known as Charlton Bottom (part of it still is on maps) and still has a connection to Engine House Lane - which is still a route to Queen Charlton from Keynsham for those of the 4x4 inclination... ttps://www.bathnes.gov.uk/sites/default/files/sitedocuments/Streets-and-Highway-Maintenance/FootpathsandPublicrightsofway/keynsham_to_queen_charlton.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Bulwell Hall said: You got it in one Simon! On Friday last week I took advantage of the lovely sunny day and took a splendid walk along the Charlton Bottom branch as there were no trains running. This is the fixed distant signal as I approached the terminus!! Gerry They seem to have installed the wrong breed of signal..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 23, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2022 A bit of layout building.. and some nice simple wiring 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2022 Good to see this up and running, Chris. I still hanker after a more expansive slice of the S&D ( Eweington Burtle, junction for the Bleatwater branch ) but equally fancy a bit of Bristolian Midland Railway practice. A small suburban terminus, Ramsbottom Marsh. Rob. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted January 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just come across your project, Chris. It really is rather nice. I do like the S&D. It is something I've often wanted to model. All the best, Nick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2022 Just to confirm - substantial testing is being undertaken prior to moving on to the next phase.....please ignore the New England invasion... 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2022 At least it's blue.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: At least it's blue.... But expertly faded.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2022 More progress of a sort - I've decided to build the RH fiddle yard to join up with the LH FY from Cropper Street giving a bit more length or even run through play value if a suitable space is available. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) I've not had any short circuit issues on my various layouts powered by NCE but as I have a couple of PSX units I decided I may as well rig the connection between the rear of the NCE panel and the track so this can be inserted and put somewhere accessible/visible. My other layouts could be easily re-done as well as I tend to make wiring conections pluggable. Edited February 3, 2022 by Gilbert 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Gilbert said: I've not had any short circuit issues on my various layouts powered by NCE but as I have a couple of PSX units I decided I may as well rig the connection between the rear of the NCE panel and the track so this can be inserted and put somewhere accessible/visible. My other layouts could be easily re-done as well as I tend to make wiring conections pluggable. Um.........Nope, say again, over........ Edited February 3, 2022 by NHY 581 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2022 8 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Um.........Nope, say again, over........ There has a been a bit of chat recently on the "net"about short circuit protection - NCE systems have a cut out and automatic reset function (for example when a plonker runs the wrong way into a mis set point) but I am told that bif there is recurring short one may encounter problems.....a PSX is a circuit board thingy that augments the NCE short circuit protection. I repeat that I have never had a problem but as I have a couple of said PSXs from my early days in DCC I have decided to see if my trainset will benefit from their deployment... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, Gilbert said: There has a been a bit of chat recently on the "net"about short circuit protection - NCE systems have a cut out and automatic reset function (for example when a plonker runs the wrong way into a mis set point) but I am told that bif there is recurring short one may encounter problems.....a PSX is a circuit board thingy that augments the NCE short circuit protection. I repeat that I have never had a problem but as I have a couple of said PSXs from my early days in DCC I have decided to see if my trainset will benefit from their deployment... Roger. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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