I saw this layout myself at the Dun Laoghaire exhibition last year. My eldest son and I thought it was the best layout there, the scenic work on it was beautiful and I loved the fact it was just a backdrop for "trains to run around"!
I did'nt use a template myself. I used various pieces of MDF all cut to 50mm width and used those to space all my track. For curves usinf flex track I just made sure not to make the radius any tighter than 2nd radius setrack.
Seems to have worked ok so far!
Assuming your using OO gauge then the distance between track centers should be 67mm. That is when using normal Peco or Hornby settrack.
The distance can be around 50mm when using more gentle curves and points, but should always check that your longest pieces of stock can pass each other on your tighest curves.
Hi, Signal and well to the forum!
Although I don't own a 201 myself there have been documented problems like the ones you are experiencing. Here's a link to a thread about them http://irishrailwaymodelling.com/showthread.php/449-MM004-Chips-for-201-s-problems
I'm sure some the other members can help you out...
Not sure what DCC controller you are using but have you tried resetting the chip?
It's easily done, write a value of 8 to CV8. That might sort the problem.
Like the lads if that does'nt work give Gareth a shout, he's very helpful and will sort it for you.
I would agree.
I have a siding set up as a programming track. I have DPDT switch which allows me to switch it from programming track to main track power so I can drive a loco onto the
programming track, switch over to programming mode then drive it back out.
There is also a "dead" section in between the programming track and mainline. This length of track has no power when the switch is set to the programming track which stops a loco from driving onto the track while it is in programming mode. Apparently this can really bugger your DCC system if it happens!
Thanks for that info, Mayner. I had a hunch that I might be wrong on that one!
I'm looking for some reference pictures of refueling points for my own layout, are there any at Heuston or do locos refuel at Inchicore?
Lads,
I was looking at the picture below on Eiretrains and I'm assuming that those are refueling points between the tracks.
Would I be right?
http://eiretrains.com/Photo_Gallery/Railway%20Stations%20H/Heuston/slides/Heuston_20090508_052_CC_JA.html