Hiya, I've been lurking for a while, trying to understand as much as I can about DCC++. It's an incredible body of work. I'm trying to work out under baseboard sound, wireless loco decoders and realistic wireless throttle controls. At this stage, JMRI Virtual Sound Decoder looks promising, and DCC++ over TCP/IP looks like a possible solution to the 2nd point. I am yet to find an operational battery powered wi-fi decoder, but I think I am getting close. My current setup is a ZTC501 with 3x 622 handheld wired throttles, with ESU Loksound 3.5 and 4.0 decoders. The on board sound is underwhelming in O Gauge, and hence my preference for under baseboard sound. The ZTC throttles are the furthest away from buttons and knobs that I can find, but they still don't go close enough for me. My layout is operational, and is a 7mm fine scale version of platforms 1-5 of Bradford (Exchange), West Yorkshire UK C1954. It is a fiddle yard to terminus layout. The scenic section is 7200mm x 1000mm, with a 2400mm x 800mm sector plate fiddle yard. Points & signals are via an interlocked Modratec lever frame, driving tortoise motors for the points and servos for the upper quadrant signals. Using JMRI to automate the fiddle yard and model operations is a serious consideration, however I want to do the signalling and drive the loco's.
Hi Simon, Welcome. I'm impressed by your description. I've admired fine-scale layouts for years, and look forward to photos.
Welcome aboard, Simon. If I'm reading correctly, you are somewhat unique in being a new member in O. Will be interesting indeed to see some of your work, both for the scale and the subject chosen.
Thanks for the kind words. I've started documenting my layout on a U.K. Based forum at http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/in...adford-exchange-platforms-1-5-c1954-in-7mmfs/
Thank you for an informative look at your project. Your construction techniques with the goods warehouse are interesting. What material are you using for the decorative fascia? Obviously it is hard enough to not be deformed by the paper clamps which in my experience exert a significant clamping pressure. Though I work in N-Scale with more delicate materials.
Thank you The fascia is cardboard, and that was a lesson learned. There are slight dents in the fascia, although they are growing more faint over time..I now use scrap card for protection.
