thecentralstation.myfreeforum.org

upnick · Engine Driver Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1476

Hi All,

As a change to a trains going around the tree this year i decided to have a loco on the fireplace using a shuttle unit Measuring 48'' X 3'' on an MDF base with cork underlay it runs back and forwards every 30 seconds

An industrial building at one end with lights and towards the back will brighten it up ........ a point leads off to the platform end with wagons.

Better watching the loco than watchin Singing in the rain or the sound of music for the umpteenth time this Christmas and an interesting way of running in some locos

Here are a few snaps .......... sorry they are a little out of focus better pics next time.

_________________

Joe · Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

Nice Idea, must use the hours up well also!
_________________
Please visit
www.freewebs.com/stockdaleonsea
Updated Regularly so Please keep checking.
Thanks

upnick · Engine Driver Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1476

After all the wiring and lights have been squeezed in ....... ballast scenic materials have been added the layout is nearly complete and ready for display, the SW9 loco runs well with 3 70 ton hoppers.

A little more weatheirng of the building and rails is needed.

Being a long stretch its hard to photograph in one go so the pics are in order along its length.

Over the weekend if the light is good enough i'll try and do a vid.

_________________

Teleman · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:40 am Post subject:

That was quick

Is there going to be a back sceen ?
_________________
Experience is something you don' t get until just after you need it .

http://www.youtube.com/user/TelemanPeter
http://www.youtube.com/user/the009man
http://beer-n-curry.mybrute.com

poliss · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:07 am Post subject:

Should send it in to a magazine.
_________________
Get off the line Bobby!
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t184/Poliss_album/

Even older tom · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

upnick · Engine Driver Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1476

MMMM thats definatley a thought Poliss ... after the yuletide celebrations ...... it was fun to do and quick results.
_________________

upnick · Engine Driver Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1476

Hi All,

The layout has been running well over Xmas

In the Factory towards the ends of the video i'm sure theres a Xmas Disco going on for the works do

_________________

filonian · Shunter Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 105 Location: Filey

Very interesting display, what a great idea,as you say better than watching T.V.

_________________
To day is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday and all is well.

Joe · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject:

If you don't mind me asking, How did you wire the layout up? It's a very good looking model also, I wish I could build that fast!

10/10

_________________
Please visit
www.freewebs.com/stockdaleonsea
Updated Regularly so Please keep checking.
Thanks

upnick · Engine Driver Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1476

Hi Joe,
The layout had a cork covering i cut a groove in to route the main wires in ..... it shows in the first pictures of it and emerges at the end of the board to a D connector you may be able to see the control box for it with three switches on for the lights (two for the building and one for back lights ) twisting the wires held in a drill in pairs helped to keep them neat as well .
_________________

Joe · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks, I hide all my wires under the drawer set

. keeps it out of the way of the cats and me!
_________________
Please visit
www.freewebs.com/stockdaleonsea
Updated Regularly so Please keep checking.
Thanks

Even older tom · Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject:

I love the 'disco' lights in the shed. A short burst of Slade's 'Merry Christmas' would have just been the icing on the cake!

Clever stuff Nick, thanks.
_________________
OK, so now what do I do?

Panic, as usual....

http://tomlancaster.weebly.com/

Will · Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject:

Excellent modelling there.

_________________
My layout webste;

www.slaitham.weebly.com