SILVER CREEK project

Currently, I have a rotary switch...but it isn't installed (I'm concerned about it not being dummy proof since, well, I'm a dummy sometimes!). I hope to install it soon. I'll look into the servo motors...sounds like a fine idea.

Michael

 

Michael, in the latest Issue 3 now available! | Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine there's an article about servos and even for a stub.
Wolfgang

 

The second, last crossing is in work. You see, this crossing is also next to the segment border. This time I build it in place. When all rails are glued / soldered I cut the rails and separate the segments. You see I've a mix from PC board ties and Kappler ties.



Wolfgang

 

Finished. Now comes wiring. The hardest part were the tiny inner guard rails. :angel:
Remember: H0n3 code 55.



Wolfgang

 

This time I've build the crossing in place, at the segment. So I used my usual iron, 30 Watt. It's not a pencil tip. :angel:


At my desk I've a soldering station. There I soldered the first crossing, with 400°C, 750°F.

Wolfgang

 

That's pretty cool. I like that idea for frog polarity.

 

Yes, the frog juicer is a good device. But I have to stay with a few switches, these are less expensive.

And here more work. I've soldered and glued down the first stub switch. This is - like all narrow gauge track - code 55. I have still to build my usual push pull device.



And I have started finishing the two bridges.

Wolfgang

 

The bed of the creek has got a first paint layer.



But blue doesn't look right. So I airbrushed some thinned black.





Last step I airbrushed some dark green.

 

With the dark green it looked good. Now I poured glossy varnish into the creek. It was necessary to level the modul. :angel:
The modul border was taped.





This remembers me the land where milk flows.
Well, in a few days I will see.

Wolfgang

 

Now all track is laid down, only the mine spur missing.



I have to wire the segments, then I can test run. And take more pictures. :angel:

Wolfgang

 

... and the stub switches are moving!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix8PN9p0mh0"]YouTube - stub switches[/ame]

Wolfgang

 

Love the progress that you are making. Love the pictures as well, so far great job.

 

First train to Silver Creek

Silver Creek is ready for operation.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7_4KLpbhy8"]YouTube - First train to Silver Creek[/ame]

Wolfgang

 

Woohoo! Congrats Wolfgang! I'd love to be riding in one of those open tourist cars!

 

Here you're! :angel::angel:

 

... and...







Wolfgang