Dave Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I have a customer that wants to sell his layout that I built for him last year. It was built in June and to a very high standard. It comes with an ESU Ecos 50200 DCC controller, an Ecos detector that can detect locos around the layout also it can shuttle trains. All points are fitted with Cobalt DCC point motors that are controlled from the touch screen of the Ecos and routes can be selected as well. It's 3050mm long and 1500mm wide (10' x 5') beaks into 3 sections and is fully portable. The upper section lifts off. He is looking for €3,000 or nearest offer. If you would like further information or to view the layout please do not hesitate to contact me. Quote
BosKonay Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Beautiful work Dave, hope it finds a good home! Quote
Dave Posted January 15, 2015 Author Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks Bos:tumbsup: Wait till you see the next one I've been commissioned to do! Container terminal, large TMD, faller car system with container trucks, full automatic level crossing. A container ship over a metre long with DCC sound and smoke! Quote
burnthebox Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Bloody hell Dave, that's a mega piece of workmanship, it really look's the business, it would break my heart to part with that, there's months of pleasure in running it, as a matter of interest how long did it take to build, & I hope it get's a good home, to some jammy B!!!!!! Quote
rebelred Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Stunning!!i'd buy it in the morning if i had the room (& wouldn't be divorced!!) Lovely work Dave, by the way- does the dog come with the layout!!!!! Quote
Dave Posted January 15, 2015 Author Posted January 15, 2015 Stunning!!i'd buy it in the morning if i had the room (& wouldn't be divorced!!) Lovely work Dave, by the way- does the dog come with the layout!!!!! Couldn't let me dogs go, they keep me company in the workshop. Quote
rebelred Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Ha! They're handsome aul slobs, pity could have been a deal otherwise!!! Quote
Noel Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 What an impressive and professional job. You can tell there has also been serious attention paid to the electronics, lighting and signalling. The buildings and scenery are equally impressive. I especially like the embankment. Top class. PS: The ESU 50200 DCC controller as expected looks the biz. I nearly went for it last year, however our layout needed cabs at different locations but the ESU Mobile Control II cabs were outrageously expensive and poor value so we went with NCE instead as a compromise. Quote
Dave Posted January 15, 2015 Author Posted January 15, 2015 What an impressive and professional job. You can tell there has also been serious attention paid to the electronics, lighting and signalling. The buildings and scenery are equally impressive. I especially like the embankment. Top class. PS: The ESU 50200 DCC controller as expected looks the biz. I nearly went for it last year, however our layout needed cabs at different locations but the ESU Mobile Control II cabs were outrageously expensive and poor value so we went with NCE instead as a compromise. Thanks Noel, yes the ESU is fantastic, the Mobile Control II Cabs are brilliant, but as you say too expensive. A great value for money option is the Roco Z21 system. I like the NCE system but it seems the Americans have an attitude of if it ain't broke don't fix it and have fallen behind Europe on DCC control. Quote
Noel Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks Noel, yes the ESU is fantastic, the Mobile Control II Cabs are brilliant, but as you say too expensive. A great value for money option is the Roco Z21 system. I like the NCE system but it seems the Americans have an attitude of if it ain't broke don't fix it and have fallen behind Europe on DCC control. Hi Dave. The Roco Z21 is a touch screen interface. I use similar WiThrottle cab app on old iPhones for wireless control on our layout (via JMRI hooked into the NCE box). WiThrottle is a great little cab app, but personally I prefer the tactile feel of a button, key or knob rather than touch screen for operating throttles. One good advantage of WiThrottle is the function buttons can be labelled to match each locos functions/sound channels. But the PITA is a PC is needed between the iPhones/iPads and the DCC controller. A pal of mine (a forumite here) is right now building a small black box that will emulate JMRI interface and allow WiThrottle control a DCC controller directly without the need for a PC. Hopefully I will get to see his prototype unit if its ready for trial over the weekend. Anyway back on topic. The layout really is a top drawer commission and was amazed you managed it in just 5 weeks. Well done. I love the signalling and lighting. Noel Quote
Glenderg Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Nice work Dave. I assume the "green belt" area comes with full planning permission for a load of 2 bed semi-detached jobbies? It's crying out for overdevelopment Quote
201bhoy Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks Bos:tumbsup: Wait till you see the next one I've been commissioned to do! Container terminal, large TMD, faller car system with container trucks, full automatic level crossing. A container ship over a metre long with DCC sound and smoke! Wow!!!!!!! Make sure to put up some pics! That layout's stunning! Quote
Liverbird81 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Has this sold yet and what's the price of it hasn't Quote
Liverbird81 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 If not sold as yet plz PM me to organise a purchase I'm extremely interested Quote
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