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Depends on whether the "Lights" are LEDs or filament lamps? LEDs will with suitable series resistor (may already be pre fitted if 12 volt rated) consume around 10 milliamp each (0.01A) so 6 all lit would be just a mere 60ma (0.06A) However if they are filament lamps then frequently they wi...

I would suggest that you DO NOT open the controller. It contains no user serviceable items and you cannot/must not tighten the transformers lamination's. Plus lethal mains voltage exist inside when its plugged in! You really have two options IMO... Live with the humming - it can't be that bad really...

Humming or Buzzing from a mains powered item will not normally cause any safety issues. As stated by others it is the mains transformer(s) metal laminations vibrating and causing the noise. A typical example is if you walk past a local electricity sub station when all around is quiet, you will hear ...

Chaps Thinking about introducing a small loop of 009 narrow gauge in addition to the far larger 00 gauge planned. Not looking at anything complex. Basic loop and siding or two perhaps. Some Qs if I may. Can you power the 009 track from the same bus as the 00 - using droppers straight from the track...

Cant help as video has been removed!

Hi Yes, track spacing is measured middle of track 1 (between the two running rails) to middle of track 2 (between the two running rails) OO track.jpg This link gives all the Hornby items (Peco Setrack are identical but different part numbers) https://www.hornby.com/_assets/files/Track-Geometry-PDF.p...

Buelligan wrote:Does anyone know what, the 'prestigious model railway show' that they're competing for a spot at, is?

Warley show

<Snip> Secondly, while pricing up some new track, I was selecting from the peco streamline range, flexi track and points. I then went into the peco set track section for the 2nd and 3rd radius curves required. But they also had points in there, that looked the same as the ones in the streamline ran...

Ok. So which motors are being referenced?
Size is vital as too is the drive shaft diameter so as the drive cog can fit onto the new motor. How is the new CD motor fixed?

Need far more detail and answers than the OP text states!

Hi Technically the Pivot and Off position LEDs of an older style Position Light Signal (PLS) should be White not Yellow. The On being Red. Red can be replaced by a Yellow where the PLS is used for example in a siding and the PLS can be passed at caution for moves in the siding (typically a head shun...

Thanks for all the suggestions. There were two issues - I had not realised a reverse loop had been formed (thus a short circuit) and secondly a faulty feed joint connecting to a frog was identified with a multimeter. So, many thanks. The other issue I have is that in the reverse loop I have multipl...

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But if you're in the area why not come to the model railway exhibition then visit the Towns Food Festival afterwards?

The main and possibly overall factor is the difference in unit price. Seep PM1 £5.25 Link 1 While Cobalt Analogue £17.95 Link 2 Tortoise £21.95 Link 3 Using the same supplier as for the Seep PM1. I appreciate there may be slightly cheaper retailers and that buying in bulk (6 or 12 pack) normally red...

Well done. A nice learning curve managed and experience gained for the future, Enjoy your railway.

@Flashbang Thanks for the reply and the advice Was not sure about the Insulated Rail Joiners on the points I have a dual track controller so would the feed come from the controller ? I was thinking about the IRJ on the sidings left and right that was going to be the next step to store units. Cheers...