m.levin's layout thread

[Ironduke]

I run a DCS50 Zephyr unit but I bought a DB150 station (on clearance) to use an an autoreverser/booster. I was rather disappointed to learn that they don't have a separate programming track output. Reckon I'll stick with the Zephyr for my command station.
My new layout doesn't have any reversing sections so the DB150 isn't used for anything at the moment.

[m.levin]

Use the DB150 as a master and zepthyr as a slave unit, DB150 has higher current output.
You can still program with the zepthyr when set up as a slave.
Of give me your DB150 for free!!

[Ironduke]

Tried that. The Zephyr is not a good slave for the DB150. I think it won't work without a DTx00 throttle. The DB150 works well as a booster for the Zephyr though. Just don't need it yet.

[PinkNosedPenguin]

That static grass looks great - and, as you say, much better than with a 'puffer bottle' - well my previous attempts with one anyway!

[m.levin]

During this lock down, like most I have got a load done.
I have put a video on YouTube, but some photos below.
My trains are running all automated now and I’m still working on the electronics.
Got a new controller and so much more to get done.

https://flic.kr/p/2iTKvWs

https://flic.kr/p/2iTGHQk

https://flic.kr/p/2iTKvDy

[Dad-1]

Good to see you pop in again Martin.
I shall have to look at those videos. Mind you automation
is not for me, I WANT to play, why should I let the computer
do it for me ?

Geoff T.

[Dad-1]

Cracking stuff, I do like that double under bridge section. Some mega structures as well.
I assume these are made from foam board ?
It reminds me of Andrew Fothergill's work which has been recently brought back to the surface.
Shame Photobucket screwed up the stills, at least the YouTube videos are still available.

Geoff T.

[m.levin]

Thanks Geoff

I’m the opposite, I like to sit and watch the trains. Unlike today, chasing the derailments!

[PinkNosedPenguin]

Why don't you embed your images in this thread? Just get the bbcode from flickr and paste it here like this:
Untitled by Martin Levin, on Flickr

Untitled by Martin Levin, on Flickr

Untitled by Martin Levin, on Flickr

Love the bridge and working pelicans BTW

[m.levin]

Tried and failed, tried doing from my phone and after 5 minutes I gave up.

[dan8400]

Hi

So on Flickr on my phone I select the photo I want, click on it, then I press the curvy arrow button then ‘copy link’

I then go here: https://tools.sportscard.trade/

Scroll down to ‘Get BB code for Flickr’ or something like that. Paste your photo link here and click ‘get code’. This will then generate the ‘BB code’ you need. I copy this and paste it into my forum post.

It’s a bit long winded but it works and it’s free.

Lovely modelling by the way. I really like how this is coming along.

Thanks
Dan

[Bufferstop]

Tried and failed, tried doing from my phone and after 5 minutes I gave up.

That you can attempt to do it on a phone is a bit of a miracle. I only ever look at websites on my phone, for working on them I see a tablet as a minimum, and even then it can be a bit risky, (ask Stainsacre, I think he may have forgiven me by now!)

[dan8400]

The internet is really bad here but I get amazing 4G. So I end up doing most stuff on my phone just out of convenience. Otherwise I agree with you.

Thanks
Dan

[PinkNosedPenguin]

To get the BBCode from Flickr, this is what you do:
1. open the photo in Flickr
2. click the 'Share Photo' icon in the bottom right - this opens a popup
3. click 'BBCode' link and select size - I use 'Large (1024 x 768)'
4. copy the link now displayed in the popup
5. simply paste it directly into your post
No need to use any other tool, and step 3 will be preselected for you next time you do step 2 on the next photo.

I appreciate it might be a challenge on a phone, but takes less than 5 seconds on a PC

[Bufferstop]

The internet is really bad here but I get amazing 4G. So I end up doing most stuff on my phone just out of convenience. Otherwise I agree with you.

Thanks
Dan

Dan if your internet is bad, look at getting a 4G Internet dongle or tethering to your 4G phone. My wife's an examiner and there are times of the year when she has to be on line, whatever the complications. One year we were going to be staying in a converted signal box near of Appleby. We used a 3G dongle connecting via the mast in the village and it was far better than the owners ADSL service.