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- Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:40 am
- Forum: Scratch and Kit building
- Topic: Wills Viaduct Stability
- Replies: 6
- Views: 372
Re: Wills Viaduct Stability
Thank you very much, that is very helpful. By the way, that viaduct looks superb!
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Scratch and Kit building
- Topic: Wills Viaduct Stability
- Replies: 6
- Views: 372
Wills Viaduct Stability
So having finally gotten some time to model recently, I finished my viaduct. It is a single track Wills stone viaduct. I put it together with poly cement. I really took my time with it to make sure it is secure and strong, which it is. However, in order to bridge the 3ft long depression in the baseb...
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:05 pm
- Forum: Personal Layouts - Under Construction
- Topic: 11x4ft 00 Gauge Model Railway
- Replies: 7
- Views: 709
Re: 11x4ft 00 Gauge Model Railway
Alright so 2 months have passed (time really does fly). I can't say that I have been incredibly active on the layout, but some progress has been made. Most of the track is laid although unfortunately, due to space restrictions, there will be no room for a proper fiddle yard. It would appear that I w...
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:46 pm
- Forum: Personal Layouts - Under Construction
- Topic: 11x4ft 00 Gauge Model Railway
- Replies: 7
- Views: 709
Re: 11x4ft 00 Gauge Model Railway
Yes, I like to know where all my buildings will go. My favourite part of modelling is the scenery, so it is important to me to get it right. I was debating whether I should scrap the village and replace it with a farm but I think that I will keep it. Another lesson learnt recently, DON'T USE HORNBY ...
- Wed May 27, 2020 9:29 pm
- Forum: Personal Layouts - Under Construction
- Topic: 11x4ft 00 Gauge Model Railway
- Replies: 7
- Views: 709
Re: 11x4ft 00 Gauge Model Railway
Thanks! Yes, the plumbing was something of a concern, a 6x6 inch hole had to be cut out of the board so that it would sit flush with the wall. The whole thing is moveable so if there ever is a problem (always is), access will be relatively easy to obtain. I am debating whether to keep the village or...
- Tue May 26, 2020 5:21 pm
- Forum: Personal Layouts - Under Construction
- Topic: 11x4ft 00 Gauge Model Railway
- Replies: 7
- Views: 709
11x4ft 00 Gauge Model Railway
Hi all, So for the last month or so I have been chipping away at my new model railway! After a year of faffing the baseboards are finally down and the track is nearly all laid down. I work under Rule 1 of railway modelling, that it is my railway! Rolling stock is relatively eclectic, I do love the L...
- Wed May 06, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Model Railway Discussion / News
- Topic: Oxford Rail - Adams Radial.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1598
Re: Oxford Rail - Adams Radial.
Well just 10 minute ago I recieved my Oxford Rail Adam's radial in southern green, brand new. First impressions were great, beautiful body, great detail and lots of weight due to the abundance of die cast. Anyway I placed it on the track. My L1 starts crawling, even though I had it parked in a sidin...
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:32 pm
- Forum: Track/Layout Design
- Topic: Opinions welcome on my track plan
- Replies: 4
- Views: 633
Opinions welcome on my track plan
Hi everyone, I'm starting baseboard construction tomorrow, and have settled for a rough track plan. It works out on any rail. Please note that the main compartment of the operating well is going to be 3x2ft, while there will be a 3ft long valley running along the operating well (on the side opposite...
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:00 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Point motor control
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1440
Re: Point motor control
Well I really wan't expecting so much feedback, so thank you all very much! In the end, when I made the order on Hattons I didn't purchase any point motors etc. as I felt that such a large investment would require more thought, there's no point in spending circa 200 pounds to realise you got it wron...
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:27 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Point motor control
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1440
Re: Point motor control
So if I use the Gaugemaster wall transformer as you mentioned, that with relevant point motors and CDU is all I need?
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:20 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Point motor control
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1440
Point motor control
Hello everyone, Hope you are all keeping well in these extraordinary times. Just wondering what you would all recommend- I'm trying to buy what I need before Hattons et all close down.. I use DCC on my layout but want to use analogue control for my point motors (Peco PL-10Es and a CDU). What power s...
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:58 pm
- Forum: Baseboard Design and Construction
- Topic: Tools needed
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1073
Re: Tools needed
Thank you all for your informative responses. After 1 year of faffing, I have FINALLY bought all the wood and tools I need! It is currently all sitting in the garage. In terms of tools, we bought a portable little workbench, an electric saw and an electric screwdriver. We are all ready to go. I migh...
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:22 pm
- Forum: Baseboard Design and Construction
- Topic: Tools needed
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1073
Tools needed
OK, so I have finally decided upon a plan! An 11x4ft branch line which combines a station, seperate industry, fiddle yard, village, small valley etc. With Dad having approved the dimensions, I have the green light to proceed. Being a joint project between my Dad and me, I need to know what tools wou...
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 5:37 pm
- Forum: Baseboard Design and Construction
- Topic: Semi-Foldable Model Railway
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1994
Re: Semi-Foldable Model Railway
These pictures obviously show the garage. I hope they highlight why keeping the permanent width at 4ft is important to allow bikes, humans and dogs in and out (the table you see is 4ft in width, well 3ft and 10 inches). As you say, the garage is Dads domain but it is also a graveyard for the immense...
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 5:25 pm
- Forum: Baseboard Design and Construction
- Topic: Semi-Foldable Model Railway
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1994
Re: Semi-Foldable Model Railway
Here are some relevant pictures. Each box represent 1 by 1 feet