New Layout Plans

[BabyGM]

Things run alright on it

When I got it it turned out to be the wrong radius so it's slightly modified, I am going to add some precautions just to be sure

[Broithe]

Things run alright on it

When I got it it turned out to be the wrong radius so it's slightly modified, I am going to add some precautions just to be sure

We talked about guards from here on for a bit - http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/283-My-new-loft-layout?p=5003&viewfull=1#post5003

[BabyGM]

excellent

[BabyGM]

Hi guys

I did some ballasting during the week

It's a bit heavy in places but that's not impossible to fix:)

In other news I've begun to scratch build an 071 with plasticard and am converting one of my mk 4 conversions to a cafe/bar mk 3

 

 

 

 

 

I've also started on the mould for the concrete

[201bhoy]

Your layout is looking great! You've by far overtaken me already

[BosKonay]

Looking great!

[heirflick]

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nice piece of pointwork there!

[BabyGM]

Thanks guys

Heir Flick large radius points are lovely ,I like the nice flowing radius of them

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

I think you need to redo this bit as I can't see to many trains passing over this section there's to much of a sharp angle on it you may need the bigger diamond crossing.

 

 

[BabyGM]

I think you need to redo this bit as I can't see to many trains passing over this section there's to much of a sharp angle on it you may need the bigger diamond crossing.

 

 

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The trains go over it fine

I only have a problem with one engine and that's it

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

The trains go over it fine

I only have a problem with one engine and that's it

 

 

 

That's amazing I don't know how they cross over that anyway this is what you need http://www.ehattons.com/7740/Peco_Model_Railway_Products_SL_94_Long_crossing_insulfrog/StockDetail.aspx

[BabyGM]

That's amazing I don't know how they cross over that anyway this is what you need http://www.ehattons.com/7740/Peco_Model_Railway_Products_SL_94_Long_crossing_insulfrog/StockDetail.aspx

 

They cross over it because I have put a small piece of track on the fishplate and that fixes the problem for all of my stock except my Hornby Dean goods ,which has a very big wheel and only sometimes derails, and I will add some more safety features just to be sure

[Hunslet 102]

They cross over it because I have put a small piece of track on the fishplate and that fixes the problem for all of my stock except my Hornby Dean goods ,which has a very big wheel and only sometimes derails, and I will add some more safety features just to be sure

 

When you say all of your stock apart from the Dean goods goes over the diamond crossing,does that include all freight stock and coaches? It could well be the angle of the photo,but it looks too sharp to me to accommodate a rake of wagons without a derailment.If all of your stock cross over it without a problem,then happy days!

[BabyGM]

When you say all of your stock apart from the Dean goods goes over the diamond crossing,does that include all freight stock and coaches? It could well be the angle of the photo,but it looks too sharp to me to accommodate a rake of wagons without a derailment.If all of your stock cross over it without a problem,then happy days!

 

Yep I think everything passes over it it also a bit down to the speed and the way I push the wagons/coaches/locos along as the points aren't yet powered and the crossing is between two of them

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Short term gain long term pain, you should think about relaying that area as its going to cause a head ache in the future plus it does,nt look good at all.

[RedRich]

The other guys have given you really good advice and I will agree with them that in the long run that is going to cause problems. You may think it is OK now but it won't be when temperatures change and things begin to move. For your own sake and any other future problems change it now and save a lot of hassle in the future. Anthony's given you a good link to something that will solve the problem and it is well worth doing. Other than that it's looking lovely and you are making great progress.

 

Rich,

[BabyGM]

Taking your advice lads I have gotten rid of the crossing and have probably improved easy running

 

 

Where the old crossing was

 

To the top right is a loco siding for station pilot

 

 

[BabyGM]

And the Hornby Dean goods

 

[Broithe]

It might also be worth closing up the gaps in the nearest track there - any time spent getting the trackwork reliable now won't be regretted later..

[fitzguttentite]

Thats an excellent job

keep the pics coming

[BabyGM]

Thanks Lads

[201bhoy]

Coming on really well! What are the dimensions of the layout?

[BabyGM]

Thanks it's11x7

[BabyGM]

I see you've also obtained the status of Guru

[201bhoy]

What do you mean? :L If you're talking to me!

[Broithe]

What do you mean? :L If you're talking to me!

 

'Tis your status <--- under your name - you turn into a Guru at 500, it seems - it means that can only post when you're wearing nothing more than a loincloth..

[BosKonay]

It also means you spend too much time on this site

[BosKonay]

It works like this by default

 

Junior Member 0

Member 5

Senior Member 100

Guru 500

Super Guru 750

[BabyGM]

What do you mean? :L If you're talking to me!

 

Yep look under your name on your posts

[201bhoy]

Ahhh class! I'm a guru! Woooooo!

[Broithe]

I still think it's meant to say Gubu...

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

It also means you spend too much time on this site

 

 

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh before they see yours and mine post counts

[201bhoy]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh before they see yours and mine post counts

 

Oooooohhhhhhh... you're miles ahead of me!

[BabyGM]

Hi guys I recently was given this engine

 

 

and I have absolutely no idea what it is ,only it has a flying snail on it

 

 

I layout news nothing new has happened in the last month

I've only done a few little things as opposed to my plan to be doing the point motors now

The only news is that I've decided to g back from using Roco coulpers to using Kadee's and that I've made the track on the long curve where the station will be more parrallel with each other and tidied up the ballasting

[Warbonnet]

It came in a Hornby set with a few wagons, Mr. Bracken will be able to give you more info. It was loosely based on a British GWR prototype I believe and has been churned out in all different liveries.