<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Alan: Everything crossed, Paul <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> _ don't cross the wires!
Here is the circuit I have used for my reversing track. It is working just like I hoped although there are a couple of disadvantages of this circuit. Firstly let me explain how it operates. The rectifier keeps the positive rail positive regardless of which direction you have your controller.When a train is on the reversing section all you need to do is change directions on your controller, this will reverse all your blocks except for your reversing track enabling the train to continue in the correct direction. Ok the two disadvantages are: 1. you cannot change directions of the train while on the reversing track (Unless you wire a bypass switch) 2. There is a voltage drop of 1.4 volts when a train is on this section. You can notice a reduction in speed over this section. As my reversing section is over a downhill grade it actually works as an advantage for my layout [ 19 May 2001: Message edited by: Colonel ]
today I started on adding scenery to a section of the layout that was modified for the layout extension. The first picture is the original section The second phot shows the section of track that was removed and a grade cut in , this section was where the new yard and mainline joined the existing layout The last photo was taken today after I added a retaining wall and ballasted this section of track. Once the glue dries I will add further detail along the wall like overgrowth etc. Now the weather is warming here I hope to spend more time adding sections of scenery to the layout, stay tuned for further updates.
Looking good Paul. Keep posting pics as you progress. It will be a great layout when it is finished. Must come over and have a look
Today I commenced plastering the mountain range on the layout extension, it has been a few years since I had used plaster but once my hands started smoothing the plaster around all the fond memories of cleaning up came back to me. I used normal plaster with paper towels for the forst layer but will use a slower setting plaster for the final layer. This will allow me to shape and sdulptor the mountain. I hope to post pictures in the next few days.
Here is the latest progress of my layout. I am building a township covering the return loop to the mainline. The whole top section will be removable
Paul, your layout always looked good, but the extension makes it even better! Something to be proud of That town section looks wonderful
Here are a couple more pics The first is a closeup of the church and the second is of the cement works [ 18 January 2002: Message edited by: Colonel ]
How did you solve the bridge fiasco? Craig, I think I thouh of a way to have your bed and your layout at the same time. You might consider finding a wood bunkbed, and then use the top or bottom as a layou and the bottom or top as a bed....somehow, I think the layoiut would work better on top because that would minimize the horror of stumbling out of bed onto the layout. Standard bunkbed should give you about a 3x6 foot working space, and that can be expaned using wall benches and other such methods. You usually can find one in the newspaper classified ads, aboout one every two to four weeks. Now I say you want a wooden bed because you want to be able to tack the wires to the bed to minimize damage from stepping on them. And because you are getting it second hand, it will be in rougher condition, so you won't feel as bad when you slice off the top guard rails. After those guard rails are gone, you can mount a piece of plywood onto the frame, put styrofoam on that, and then find a nice tall bench to sit on!!! Since the subbed will be about the dept of a standard mattress, you will have your setup at thae height(about eye level, give or take a few feet(hopefully a little low, but high won't be too bad. Only problems will be convincing the local BLM and DES into going through with this, and finding the bunk bed quickly. [ 18 January 2002: Message edited by: Benny ]
