00 Gauge - Devan and Summersett V4
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Since then, I did modify some tracks to be through running and now well, I've been busy ballasting not only the main line track next to the wall but all others as well ( because they are visible) and I wanted to get it done before I start on the bridge going across all tracks.
the pointwork to be finished
ready for another group to cast their eyes over the D&S on this coming Sunday.
Ron
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How many tracks are through tracks and, on those that aren't, how do you get the loco to the right end ?
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A Parkside Dundas kit
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Looking good as always. I recall that you experimented with micro switches working in conjunction with your peco surface mounted point motors. In one of the pictures I think I can detect a couple of micro switches on two of the points. I played around with a micro switch when I was last home to operate a pair of light signals guarding a junction. I had mixed results. I was wondering how you got on with these in the end. The arrangement I was trialling had a point motor working 3 red/green sets of lights, via a small micro switch. I did not have a CDU in the circuit and the point motor buzzed a bit each time I operated it, but I guess a CDU would sort that out? I would welcome any thoughts you might have.
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The solenoid has to be aligned with tiebar perfectly with good locking spring tension & I find that having the microswitch operate at the end of the lever movement is best - this lets the solenoid do its job first before trying to move another lever.
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Bob, yes using AC to operate the solenoid motor will give a buzz & a CDU will, I am sure, be better. The setting of the microswitch is fiddly.
The solenoid has to be aligned with tiebar perfectly with good locking spring tension & I find that having the microswitch operate at the end of the lever movement is best - this lets the solenoid do its job first before trying to move another lever.
Ah, thanks for that. I will continue playing with them. My plan was to have lights operating in this way for two reasons: 1. It saves having to operate the lights on a seperate switch as i invariably forget to change them, and 2. I use the lights as route indicators, rather than having an illuminated panel. In my experiments, like you, I found the switches worked best right at the end of the solenoid throw.
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Before ( with Kadee couplers plugged in )
after my usual modifications - bogies, couplings body mounted, name plate for the Company initials & dull coated.
to be part of my soon-to-be Goods Express train made up of modified Bachmann VDA vans.
Some minor track changes on the books for the storage of this new train plus Tawnton changes to allow for storage of Local passenger services.
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Once the crud has gone using the traditional block ( not Peco but Roco/Fleischmann are better ), then this wagon keeos it clean.
Ron
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I combined this
and this - initially controlled by the Train Controller/Dispatcher ( me ) who did not run trains during a session.
added a couple more points,plenty of LED's & ended up with this
I used some bi-colour yellow/green LEDs
this will allow the Tawnton operator better control of his station.
Ron
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as you can imagine, fitting this crossover into existing tracks with insulated fishplates was fun.
I will get a closeup of the joins shortly.
Ron
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as this crossover is about 2'6" - to 2'9" away from the viewer, once painted & ballasted and other scenery prersent, the gaps won't be that noticable.
Ron
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