upnick
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Shuttle fireplace layoutHi 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.
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Joe
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Nice Idea, must use the hours up well also!
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upnick
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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.
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Teleman
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That was quick  Is there going to be a back sceen ?
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poliss
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Should send it in to a magazine.
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Even older tom
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| poliss wrote: | | Should send it in to a magazine. |
I totally agree - they are bound to feature it - wonderful stuff.
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upnick
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MMMM thats definatley a thought Poliss ... after the yuletide celebrations ...... it was fun to do and quick results.
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upnick
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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
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filonian
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Very interesting display, what a great idea,as you say better than watching T.V. 
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Joe
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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
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upnick
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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 .
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Joe
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Thanks, I hide all my wires under the drawer set . keeps it out of the way of the cats and me!
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Even older tom
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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.
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Will
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Excellent modelling there.
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