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RAF, The 80mA is correct as I forgot to mention that the 10 such rated lamps are filament bulbs and not LEDs. I should also make things more clear. After installing the 30LEDs two of them had the same problem. I contacted the supplier who sent me replacements. One now works properly, the other has t...

I am looking for some assistance with an LED lighting problem. I have 40 LED lights wired up to a bus wire. Ten of the lamps are 12v / 80mA each and the other 30 are 12V/ 3mA each with resistors. Power is from a Guagemaster WM4 DC 1.25A wall mounted supply. 39 of the lamps work well with no issues. ...

That was the plan if it could be achieved without being too obvious. It is suggestions on how to do this that I am looking for. I am thinking about using foam sheeting to form the profile of the hill and around the tunnel and overlaying with plaster bandage, covering in plaster as necessary and then...

I understand what you are suggesting and it may be that i have to do that as a fall back. My wish was to make the tunnel a bit longer which would might make the recovery through the portal impractical.

Hi all, I am looking for a bit of help in building a new tunnel. I am hoping to create a mountain scene with an adjacent quarry. I have a double branchline that I would like to pass through the mountain. The problem I have is that the area of my layout that I want to use doesn't allow me to gain acc...

Or use a track rubber?

Thanks TS. Wasn't sure that Foamboard would take a paint due to its "glossiness". and I take your point about sealing the plaster first.

Hi there, This may not be the right forum so if not I hope someone can move it as necessary. I am embarking on constructing a goods shed area/ marshalling area with a number of parallel tracks similar to a fiddle yard but which is visible. I want to create hardstandings between the tracks for mainte...

Many thanks all. I will dabble around and see which font looks right. Does anyone know off hand what text height would be optimum for 1:76 gauge?

Cheers

Bruce

I have never seen a thread about this subject so I am not sure if anyone can help me. I am attempting to make my own station name signage but have no idea what font was used (I am assuming there was a corporate one!) Can anyone tell me what font was used by BR for station name signage in the 50's? M...

Last question - what is the actual height difference between code 75 and code 100 rails?

Thanks both for a very clear and informative pair of replies. All is now clear. One resultant question though - Will code 75 likely cause issue with normal flanged wheels derailng? The reason I am looking at fitting code 75 electrofrog crossovers is that there doesn't appear to be a code 100 option,...

What an opportune thread! Can somebody answer me two questions please. What is the difference between a slip, crossover and turnout. And can I fit a code 75 Electrofrog crossover into Streanlime Code 100 track without any problems (or additional bits)?

Bruce R

Like others before me I too have a roof space that I can just stand up in at the ridge line. The roof slopes away at two different rates either side. I have built a running deck about 800mm off the "floor" level on both sides and ends and I have hinged sections at each end for access. This...

You can do a lot worse than look at Brian Lambert's most useful website that covers all matters of railway modelling electrics (and more).
http://www.brian-lambert.co.uk/Electrical.html#Wiring