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Read more about the article Round and Round – 30th September

Round and Round – 30th September

  • Post author:Allan
  • Post published:30th September 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

The wiring has been completed and testing is well underway. Some fine tuning of the servo start and end points along with checking that the current detectors all function. The tables have been set up on JMRI and the soft mimic panel tracks the loco.

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Read more about the article Your Problem is too Many Wires – 25th September

Your Problem is too Many Wires – 25th September

  • Post author:Allan
  • Post published:26th September 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

The wiring challenge is nearing completion. The last wires are twisted paid to reduce interference on the occupancy detectors. The wiring needs some last tidying-up and the testing can begin in earnest.

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Read more about the article Where’s That Train? – 11th September

Where’s That Train? – 11th September

  • Post author:Allan
  • Post published:12th September 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

The servos driving the points have been adjusted and the train detection circuits are being installed.

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Read more about the article Pointing the Way Forward – 4th September

Pointing the Way Forward – 4th September

  • Post author:Allan
  • Post published:5th September 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

The main wiring continues. The limitations of the traditional way of model railway wiring are becoming apparent.

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Read more about the article Dodgy Ducting – 25th September

Dodgy Ducting – 25th September

  • Post author:Allan
  • Post published:26th September 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

The final part of track has been added and work had started on the shuttle electronics that will shunt the loco back and forth. The perils of eBay again - a OO gauge signal that will be more at home on Dockland O gauge!

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Read more about the article All Lit Up – 25th September

All Lit Up – 25th September

  • Post author:Allan
  • Post published:26th September 2019
  • Post category:Dockland

Still working on trackwork - some led lights have been used to get the double slip wiring correct.

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Read more about the article The Green, Green Grass – 25th September

The Green, Green Grass – 25th September

  • Post author:Allan
  • Post published:26th September 2019
  • Post category:Uncategorized

The grass has been growing under the viaduct, presumably as a result of the river now flowing. At the other end of the layout some detail is being added to the wagon works.

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