First Layout - Seaside Terminus Station

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Macavity
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First Layout - Seaside Terminus Station

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This is my first attempt at a Model Railway in about 60 years! :shock: ...So, a quick introduction? :)

With Space limited to about 150x50cm, I decided to build a 4-Platform "Seaside Terminus Station".
I also realised I could make use of some adjacent cupboard space (90x90cm) for a reversing loop!
A lot of online reading, quite a few iterations over a couple of months, and here we are...

The layout is based on a (fairly general?) Two line to Four line idea, adapted for my own purposes.
Aside: I decided to go with a DC Layout (for simplicity) - Since I am happy with one active train.
The trains are "fixed" in their respective Platforms by isolated sections, and can be "allowed out",
using a simple switch box. A second switch box controls the Reverse Loop polarity & stop-start!

Clearly this lends itself to better methods... Remote Relays... potential Automation? With latter
in mind, I have been experimenting with an Arduino Mega / OLED display and an L298N H-bridge.

Most of the ideas are based on many childhood visits to the seaside - Llandudno station N.Wales!
The Era is mine - Generally mid 60s through 70s, though doubtless with many liberties taken?!? lol
Unfortunately my Landscaping Skills are not of "Bob Ross" standard, but hope to have a go soon! :D


Layout:
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General View:
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The Trains:
B.JPG

Reverse Loop:
C.JPG

Arduino Controller:
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Mountain
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Re: First Layout - Seaside Terminus Station

Post by Mountain »

Very nice!
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Re: First Layout - Seaside Terminus Station

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Looks very well thought out. Clever use of the cupboard space! :)
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Re: First Layout - Seaside Terminus Station

Post by aleopardstail »

I like that, those motor controllers for an arduino or similar are perfect for this sort of thing, and those screens (OLED?) likewise so clear and easy to read

nice plan, though I doubt the main run around is that useful (always the problem in model terms, a proper run around eats a huge amount of space), the branchline one maybe though.

and agree on the way you have the reverse loop, thats clever
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