Traction and Direction – 28th August
Droppers and occupancy detectors tested and working. Ongoing work on point automation.
Droppers and occupancy detectors tested and working. Ongoing work on point automation.
Wiring the DCC supply via the current sensors.
It was now clear that a new layout was required and that it should have the following characteristics:-A1 sized foamboard on an aluminium frameautomated N-Gauge layoutblock detection using DCC current sensors3.7g servos to move the pointsdemonstration layout to promote discussion about electronic control.The previous layout did not have a name…
Getting to grips with oblocks and warrants in JMRI
Some track planning and finding out that some flexible tracks are less flexible than others
A class 08 makes its first appearance as testing of the trackwork continues.
Some serious woodwork to extend the baseboards and the sparkies deal with power surges.
The mimic panel is now under test and catch rails are being put in place along the dockside.
Peter had his 40 year old Midland Pullman running around the track. Serious scenics being added to the gorge.
Some preliminary work to replace the existing mimic panels.