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BosKonay
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Just the business Noel! Thanks for sharing!
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Any pics or details?
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It does take practice The key is to tin the wire in advance (melt a little solder over the strands) Then clean the area on the track with a small file or fiber glass pencil. Then a drop of flux and place the solder on the rail, then apply a touch of the iron. You should end up with a neat blob of solder on the rail underside. Then place the tinned wire on the blob, a momentary touch of the iron and the wire should 'slip' into the blob, creating a (neat) join.
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While a little heavier duty than needed, the stiffness of the wire, especially when tinned, meant I could bend it to shape and use the wire itself to press against the rail underside while applying the iron. it takes a little time and patience, but with practice provides an excellent electrical link, while being practically invisible once the track is ballasted.
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Using that exact method, here's a (poor) shot of how I connected the droppers on mine
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Classic The smoking on the radio train with the kids! Lovely snap of the Fry, and along the Killiney stretch
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Hi Tony, Looks good - are there any particular areas in the plan you're not sure on? otherwise, simply connect droppers to the rails in every area where there is regular track, use insulated rail joiners on every connection on every point, and then power the points directly
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Absolutely superb!!
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Hi Tony, Fire away!
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You're very welcome Brian:)
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Cheers, and thanks for the heads-up!
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Thanks Broithe, checking that out now!
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Beautiful K - she looks well at home!!
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Basic question: why do my locos sometimes stop running?
BosKonay replied to Modelrailwayman00's question in Questions & Answers
Sounds like the controller is tripping out (it has basic on board protection) Could anything be shorting the track ? -
This is going to be good
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Check out the resources section here too http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/content.php We're always happy to add more content
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A safe, peaceful & Happy Chrstmas & great New Year to all
BosKonay replied to burnthebox's topic in Letting off Steam
A very Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all members and lurkers here!! -
Does the loco still have the Chip in it? If not, did you replace the DC running plate?
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Layout and stock looking inspiring K!!!
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They will still fetch a fiver on ebay
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Exactly what they are. Hornby's first foray into DCC. It normally says Singapore on the reverse of the circuit board. Some more info here http://www.dccwiki.com/DCC_History#Hornby_Zero_1
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My first ever models, and my re-introduction to railway modelling! Will be sorely missed! Very best wishes for the future, and appreciation for all you've done!
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Check out the final deco sample teaser here; http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/5685-First-photos-of-Irish-Railway-Models-ballast-wagon-(pre-production)/page8 We hope to confirm the production slot with our factory in the coming days
