Tom Insole
Western Thunderer
Update: 10/10/20.
Sorry, it has been a little while. Work has been... Mh...
So, a fair bit has happened since my last post. The last we saw was the installation of the platform lights. I have been playing with some more lighting and wiring. I have added 2 signals. With almost all layouts these days being DCC, I wanted to have something that would work with DC. I managed to source some on/on switches. And, with some head-scratching, I managed to get them working View attachment 131310
In addition to the signals, I have taken some kits and used them to kit-bash a tunnel/bridge. I really wanted some textured brick. I am pretty happy with the end result
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Where I wanted to fit the second signal, right near the foot of this bridge, Sadly, it was a little close for comfort. This meant moving the track, and problems. I widened the baseboard to allow for this. A small addition to this end that will make some interest this end of the layout.
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This also affords me a little space for a future signal box between the 2 lines leading into the platform. and of course, a small siding to allow for another loco to sit in and be isolated for running sessions.
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More practice with some weathering... Not too bad...
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A package arrived a couple of days ago, and the fun really began. Some much-needed supplies within
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Some more lights for the platform... Getting them wired up here.
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Lights in place and some shrubbery. Not overall satisfied with the look, so this will change. Its the next step in my learning, making scenery look 'natural'.
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Let me know your thoughts?
I am going to have some time on my hands with work's 'shenanigans', this it is currently being faced with. Some more scratch building to come, to keep me busy
Cheers,
Rich
Looks like your delivery wasn't the only one... is that a class 04 rolling up on the back of a lorry in the yard behind the fence?
nice lights. I've had some similar fun with some LED's on my little brake van, just a tiny bit bigger... I don't envy the fiddly stuff on such a small scale. I don't think my fingers would manage 4mm these days.