Everard Junction's tutorials

[Garfield]

Some of you may be familiar with 'Everard Junction' on YouTube. For those of you who do not know, he's currently constructing a layout in his loft and is documenting the build on YouTube by posting a series of excellent tutorials as he goes. While he focuses on a UK theme, most of what he does is also applicable when building an Irish-outline layout. Highly recommended for beginners and seasoned modellers alike.

 

Link to his YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/EverardJunction/videos

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Love his channel and some great modelling

[Kirley]

An excellent forum for picking up good practical ideas on how to do layouts

[Glenderg]

Fabulous videos, thanks for the post.

 

R.

[enniscorthyman]

Thanks for that,great tips.

[BabyGM]

Does anyone know where he gets those yokes he uses to connect wires to the bus wire as he said a shop in one of the video's comments section but I couldn't find them on the site

[Broithe]

They look like 'Crimp Blade Splicers' - http://www.rapidonline.com/Cables-Connectors/Crimp-Blade-Splice-33-0190 - you might try a car accessory type place - maybe Halfords.

[Broithe]

Also on eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MULTICOMP-878106-QUICK-SPLICE-BLADE-BLUE-14-18-AWG-25-per-pack-/160789311384?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item256fca2f98

[Northman]

Great videos,plenty of information:tumbsup:

[heirflick]

a few good tips on that link, garfield-will come in handy!

[BabyGM]

Also on eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MULTICOMP-878106-QUICK-SPLICE-BLADE-BLUE-14-18-AWG-25-per-pack-/160789311384?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item256fca2f98

 

Thanks Broithe

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Also on eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MULTICOMP-878106-QUICK-SPLICE-BLADE-BLUE-14-18-AWG-25-per-pack-/160789311384?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item256fca2f98

 

 

I don't recommend using these on DCC as they can cause resistance with some systems causing the system to trip. Always better to solder your bus wires

[Broithe]

I don't recommend using these on DCC as they can cause resistance with some systems causing the system to trip. Always better to solder your bus wires

There's always a risk with insulation piercing connections - soldering will always be better, though a bit more work. There seems little point making disconnection possible, unless it's necessary..

[BosKonay]

Another vote here for soldering, if you need the flexibility to be able to move / disconnect, then solder links to the bus and the track, and connect both with a choc block / terminal.

[BabyGM]

Thanks for the advice guys

I'll do that once I figure out if I can make a bigger layout

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

[Kirley]

This guy is excellent, no wonder his ratings are so high

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

A basic guide for you guys on weathering a loco by Everard Junction