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by Oranoco
Mon May 25, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: Baseboard Design and Construction
Topic: Stranger returneth with loft layout plans
Replies: 5
Views: 1314

Re: Stranger returneth with loft layout plans

Thanks for the comments so far it certainly seems that this idea isn't out of reach. Unfortunately we are in a heritage area due to being a Garden City so although we don't need planning permission for sun pipes I do need to get consent from the Heritage Foundation. Electrics aren't a problem as I d...
by Oranoco
Sat May 23, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: Baseboard Design and Construction
Topic: Stranger returneth with loft layout plans
Replies: 5
Views: 1314

Stranger returneth with loft layout plans

Been away for a while as we've been busy moving house and planning kitchen and garage extensions which are due to commence in the next couple of months (Covid permitting). Rather happy to say that my good lady has given the green light for a layout in the loft which means I can go far bigger than my...
by Oranoco
Wed May 16, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: First time with point motors query
Replies: 7
Views: 1674

Re: First time with point motors query

Long term that will probably my goal.
by Oranoco
Wed May 16, 2018 10:02 am
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: First time with point motors query
Replies: 7
Views: 1674

Re: First time with point motors query

Thank you.

Think I might tinker with a signal box and mount switches in the roof for all the motorised points.

The Hornby switches without a CDU and single motor operation will at least get me started
by Oranoco
Wed May 16, 2018 12:23 am
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: First time with point motors query
Replies: 7
Views: 1674

Re: First time with point motors query

Ah cool, thank you. May need to wire it as 2 switches as an interim measure and add the CDU when I motorise some of the other less accessible points.
by Oranoco
Tue May 15, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: First time with point motors query
Replies: 7
Views: 1674

First time with point motors query

I'm still tinkering away and fed up of traipsing round the board to flick the 2 extremeties points, I bit the bullet and ordered a couple of Peco point motors and some Hornby switches. Never needed to consider them before as my old board from my childhood was about 4'6" x 5'6" and my dad a...
by Oranoco
Tue May 08, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: DCC Forum
Topic: Converting old locos to DCC?
Replies: 5
Views: 1705

Re: Converting old locos to DCC?

Thank you for the information. ☺
by Oranoco
Tue May 08, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: Track/Layout Design
Topic: Newbie with plans
Replies: 27
Views: 5360

Re: Newbie with plans

Well after a while away working on my automotive projects the board was brought back out and further tinkering followed. Due to a change of circumstances we are now looking to move house in the next 12 months where we have decided a bedroom will be given over to my model railway and the bosses craft...
by Oranoco
Mon May 07, 2018 10:16 pm
Forum: DCC Forum
Topic: Converting old locos to DCC?
Replies: 5
Views: 1705

Converting old locos to DCC?

Apologies if this has been covered before I did have a quick look. I have a decent collection of locos and was perfectly happy with everything. However I went over to see a friend at his dad's place and had a tinker with his DCC setup and have to admit to being rather impressed. It seems converting ...
by Oranoco
Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
Topic: Perhaps a Guilty Secret ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2156

Re: Perhaps a Guilty Secret ?

Remember watching Ashes to Ashes and spotting a mk6 Transit van. As well as the howler that was the Quattro itself which was a later model than it should have been.
by Oranoco
Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:11 am
Forum: Personal Layouts - Under Construction
Topic: First Model Railway Journey
Replies: 13
Views: 2777

Re: First Model Railway Journey

Hello and welcome. Appreciate the slow progress thing, mine lept forward in Jan then stalled as I keep mucking about with other things.
by Oranoco
Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Personal Layouts - Under Construction
Topic: My first ever model railway build.
Replies: 314
Views: 57670

Re: My first ever model railway build.

Nice to hear as I didn't bother with underlay. Seems a recurring theme.
by Oranoco
Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
Topic: Re: I must stop spending!
Replies: 135
Views: 168106

Re: I must stop spending!

This arrived 20 mins ago.
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by Oranoco
Thu Feb 25, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Real World Railways
Topic: Flying Scotsman: Famous engine back on tracks
Replies: 40
Views: 6848

Re: Flying Scotsman: Famous engine back on tracks

Me too. Imagine the business a stall at King's Cross would have done.
by Oranoco
Thu Feb 25, 2016 11:23 am
Forum: Real World Railways
Topic: Flying Scotsman: Famous engine back on tracks
Replies: 40
Views: 6848

Re: Flying Scotsman: Famous engine back on tracks

There were 4 or 5 people on the wrong side of the fence where I was and 1 even leaning against the catenary support post. Mad behaviour