Dave

Looking forward to watching this when it's released next month...

 

 

It's a story that deserves to be told.

Looking forward to seeing it too. The trailer looks good.

It's really taking shape, great work on the scenery Eoin.

Hi Rory,

Sounds like arcing between the rails, the power is jumping from one track to the other and generating heat as a result. I never rely on the joints in the track to distribute power, I solder droppers to every piece of track.

As dirt builds up between the rail and the joiner the electrical connectivity breaks down and arcing is produced.

Have you got power connected in just one place or spread equally around the layout?

One less trader as I didn't get an invite

Trams ran into the 50's. I have a photo from one of the papers at the time with my Dad stepping on to the last one that ran, he was with my eldest sister at the time she was 3. I have the pics somewhere

Why isn't 216 pulling it, it was painted to match.

That's superb Bren, very nice

Found the pics a few pages back! Doh!

Looks great Eoin, any pics of the static grass generator?

Lovely work Jason, very crisp.

Yea, but look at the massive cost. That cab was more expensive than most mid to top end entire DCC systems!!! The cost of 'Mobile Control II' cab was the reason I choose NCE and JMRI with iPhone for wireless touch cabs, over ESU. Also didn't like their 'playstation' twin controller more suited to train set layouts.

I agree it's very expensive, I really like the Z21 and linked to the Roco multimaus as a throttle is a great combination that quite a few of my customers use. The Z21 app makes programming simple and the multimaus is easy to use.

But as you say it's an antiquated technology and really needs to be brought into the 21st century.

If your looking for the best of both worlds this is an excellent addition to the Ecos or available as a stand alone under the Piko brand

http://www.esu.eu/en/products/digital-control/mobile-control-ii/

That Digikeijs controller is only a throttle, the full DCC controller is as good as the Ecos and Roco Z21, it has wifi built in and only costs €150! Great value for money.

It will work with any handheld throttle as well.

Hi Dave,

Any 6-function suitable for 071 class?

They don't have an integral capacitor for Stay Alive but that is an optional extra is what I understood from your post?

Have they actually been tested with ABC modules (the Loksound seemingly misbehaves with this although that is also NMRA compliant)

I presume it is one of these? http://laisdcc.com/decoders/

Thanks

They are just 4 function decoders. They will work in an 071 but the cab lights won't work.

The stay alive capacitor is an optional extra, there are 2 wires coming from the decoder where the capacitor is fitted.

I don't think they have been tested with automatic brake control, but I'll ask the manufacturer.

Yes they are the ones in the link.

Here is the manual

LaisDcc_Decoders_Manual_V2.pdf

Hi Guys,

I am now the Irish distributor for LaisDCC decoders. I have had samples on test for the last 4 months now and the have performed extremely well, they perform well at slow speeds too.

Here are some of the specs.

• 1 year no quibble warranty, with full service back up.

• 2 amp peak power, 1 amp continuous, functions 100ma.

• Fully NMRA compliant.

• Direct easy connection for Stay Alive.

• Super smooth high frequency silent drive motor control.

• Switchable DC running.

• 4 digit addressing.

• 14, 28, or 128 speed steps.

• 4 active functions.

• Support for all common programming and consist modes.

• Back EMF.

• Fully adjustable motor control and function actions.

• Heat shrink insulated to prevent short circuits.

They also come with a very comprehensive instructions.

Available in 21 pin, 4 function. 8 pin, 4 function with built in plug. 8 pin, 4 function with lead.

Price is €18 and is available to order from my website now. I am away till Friday so any orders won't get posted till Sat morning.

Excellent little tutorial there, Dave.

Thanks Graham

Hi dave, that was very informative ,you made it look so easy and uncomplicated.many thanks.

No worries John

Hi John,

I have a very basic how to solder on my YouTube channel might be helpful. Link is below.

Absolutely superb Bren. It's truly stunning. What scale is it?

They look cracking, well done!

Can you still buy 142/181s new?

No, only second hand now. Mr Bracken has some pristine ones.

Superb Noel

Fantastic! I'd be tempted to just switch off the phone for a few weeks and 'forget' to deliver it. Grab a few beers for yourself and just watch some trains go round! Well done, fantastic build and thanks for sharing. Owner will be very pleased!

I wish I could. This layout took over the workshop for the last 5 months as it was fully assembled which meant the workshop was out of action.

Just stunning Bren.

Speechless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :tumbsup: Must be everyone on this forums dream. The ship is something else as well. How did you do that Dave???

The ship was a kit from Deans Marine, it's 1:76 scale MV Fairwind. But it's a crap kit badly marked out and was a nightmare to put together. I won't be doing another!

Thanks lads, it's been a long build over a year and I can't see myself doing another one as a lot of orders backed up as the layout took over the workshop. I think the only way I would do it again would be another workshop and just spend one or two days a week on it.

To answer some of your questions:

It breaks down into 8 sections, 3 on each side then the viaduct and the lift up section on the other end. I transported it by trailer with a racking system in it.

The cost was massive! That's all I'm saying!

There are 3 Heljan cranes Weshty! 2 in the port and a non working one on the other side.

I have some video showing the level crossing and faller truck in action as well as the ship smoke and sound! I'll try to get that uploaded later in the week.

Thanks again for all your kind words.