timmycork

Might be wrong on that Dave,

http://www.ekmpowershop2.com/ekmps/shops/aandhmodels/roco-z21-part10-multi-traction---consists-1262-c.asp

Might be a bit complicated but can be done

Must watch the video when I get a chance

No Dave, not yet anyway. It's a pity but hoping an update in software in the future might sort it out but happy with the system as it is.

Got a bit of track laid over the last few days, going ok, the zuron track cutter makes laying the flexi track easier than I thought it would be.

Main change is the arrival of my dcc system, after lots of researching into it I ended up buying a Roco Z21, it is controlled by wifi so I connected the iPad and iPhone to it, works good. Took a few screenshots of the app going on the iPad, (not much happening on the layout, only 5 foot wired)

First pic is my train screen, this is where you add locos, I added my 5 locos and used the pic from the web (you can also just take a pic)

Next pic is the main driver screen, adjust speed, turn lights on off and swipe to select loco

Next is driver screen again, this time with points control on right, I have no dcc points but this does tempt me!!

This is the programming screen

My 229 on the track

That's an insulfrog point, just use the standard rail joiners for those. You will have to either solder cable to the points to provide power to each side of the point because as standard when it is switched one way the other side is dead. Or use the hornby dcc clips and fit them between the blades of the points, soldering is a better way to go, as dust and dirt will build up between the clips and point blades reducing conductivity.

Switching the point motors with dcc can be a pain if you are using quite a few as each point needs an address in your controller then you need to reember which is which. An analogue switch panel would be better and cheaper. Hornby also do the e-link controller which can be used for switching points.

Thanks Dave that's great advice, will investigate more into dcc switchinf

They are mainly hornby r8072/3

Hi lads quick question on this, I intend throwing the points using dcc in the future, just going to manually switch them for now, should I use insulated joiners or just the ordinary ones?

While I'm asking anyone switching with dcc? If yes what ones are ye using?

Thanks

No real progress since, have ordered more track and a dcc unit so will be mostly laying track and wiring now when that comes. While waiting I laid out track in loose form just to give myself better idea and have changed things a bit.

This pic is of the main container loading yard

It's going to be a double mainline, first spur track is just a run around and the two on the right the loading area.

Also laid out a corner I was thinking of changing to incorporate a station platform

Pic

When I was laying out to my original plan it was looking cramped so thought of putting a platform on a curve like that in two places and use the full left side for a town scene with station, just wondering what lads think? Is platform on a curve like that totally unrealistic or does it just make good use of those corners and keep the rest of the layout more spaced out

http://www.ehattons.com/22924/Hornby_R2684_Class_A4_4_6_2_4468_Mallard_70th_Anniversary_loco_tender_in_LNER_blue_Ltd_editi/StockDetail.aspx

Hi all, not sure if anyone on here would be interested but will offer it here first anyway. This loco has never been run and had belonged to a collector, know it's not Irish but somebody might like it.

Can be collected or posted, asking price €200

http://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=68718

That gives a good explanation of it, just wondered if anyone here had tried it

Just wondering if lads are making their own decals? Presume you could photoshop a decal, scale it for a model, print on decal paper and stick it on the train/car/lorry. Is anyone doing it? Have a few vans I would like to do custom decals for an Xmas gift thanks

Have this type of a design in my head, it's not based on anywhere in particular but point of focus being the container yard and main town. Do ye see any problems with it

Lift out section

Thanks for the quick and in depth reply, lots of info there, would be great to see a step by step guide, will pm you with more details on my own layout, thanks again

Hi Glenderg,

I came across this thread for the first time this weekend, (still sifting through all the information the site has hidden away!!). Like a good book it was hard to put down and after a few pages I knew I was going to catch up quick. I felt compelled to post to say what an amazing portfolio of buildings etc. that you have documented. Will look forward to the updates now.

Like many more who have posted, I felt inspired to give it a go as well, so popped into Easons and I am now armed with card ready to build.

Like any beginner I have a few questions though. Are there any YouTube clips you would recommend to a beginner? Do you sell on (or donate:cheers:) your own drawings? What's a good glue to use? What do you use to support your structures (I ask this because it felt from your posts like the card was 1/4 inch thick )?

Or just any general advice to a beginner would be most appreciated.

Keep up the good work, thanks

Looking good so far Timmy.

 

I have a similar space that I intend to convert. Hopefully soon. What is the width of your boards and the gap between them?

The baseboards are 3 foot wide all around, overall length is 14 and the width is 11.

Just a quick update on progress. The baseboard is nearly done, just deciding on what way to work the lift out. The photo was taken with panorama setting on iPhone so show all sides of the layout.

Next step is buy dcc controller (prodigy) and get wiring

All items now sold thanks

Carriages now sold

Hi all,

The following items were being collected by a friend who now wants to sell on, they are all brand new, never been out of their packaging. The price listed does not include postage. Collection or meeting somewhere may suit anyone in the cork Kerry limerick area.

Items are:

2 x IE MK2 standard 2nd class 5236

1 x IE MK2 generator van 5602 €130 for all 3

MM 146 €100

MM 190SA weathered €100

MM 112 €140

MM 082 €140

I would be interested in the points if available

How about this one? http://www.ehattons.com/33735/Dapol_BHSPEC779b_KTA_Intermodal_pocket_wagon_in_debranded_ex_Tiphook_livery_weathered_97728_/StockDetail.aspx

Not grey but not bright blue and it's weathered, do the trick?

Thanks lads, saved me plenty of searching and surgery on unsuitable ones!!!!

Just wondering what wagon lads use for carrying 40 foot containers? All the ones I seem to find have already got a container on them, was more looking for an empty wagon that I could put an Irish branded or plain container on.

Thanks

These gone?

Sounds like good advice! Will make it 3 foot all around and will have to keep it between 30 and 34 inches if I want a back scene away from rafters! Next step will be buy a dcc controller-thinking gaugemaster prodigy express-seems a good start up set, anyone have it?