EM 4mm Scale

http://www.thewheel.karoo.net/

A model railway layout based on a fictitious station on the Nunhead to Lewisham line of the Southern Region of British Railways.It is constructed to a guage of 18.2mm , E.M., 4mm scale.

Hi

I watched the video. Looks superb. I thought I saw a flash (twice) as the emu went under the bridge. Added to the realism I thought. Wondered if it was a working third rail?

ewing

Ewing

It is certainly possible to have a third rail powered and im sure some people have done that.

I think in this case the builder has fitted a few reed switches under the bridge

Which are probably activated by the EMU loco third rail pick up this gives a qiuck flash of power to a blue LED under the bridges.

As you say it gives an extra bit of realism

Express models do a range of lighting units which give differant effects an arc welder is one which would give a similar effect as the light on the layout

cheers Brian.W

Great layout. I love the use of the old Hornby Dublo signal box, which has been significantly detailed and improved.

Bob(K)

nice vid,i think Brianw is right a flashing led, very effetive tho.
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Difficult to watch on the mobile link but the arcing is very effective.  If they could just get the distinctive "buzz" at the same time it would be perfect!

i have watched and watched again this vid, look to the right on the screen just after the flash (by the grounded van) what shoots up in the air?

Matt

I am not sure but i think it may be a pop up rabbit that is sold at express models

its a novelty model railway item to create a bit more interest its triggered to pop up out of the ground by a reed switch or something mind you this rabbit if it is one is popping very high

cheers Brian.W

Perhaps the rabbit has just plonked is ass on the third rail - that would make him jump

just watched the vid full screen,it is a rabit but it only does it once, mind you if Chris is right i dont think it wants to burn its arse again.
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