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The current track plan, the photos in the previous are the section of the garage at the top of the plan.



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I think that the LGB adjustable track pieces would be an expensive solution even if possible; I have no experience of using these in any way.
However, I do like the sound of your idea of using cable ties. I think that could be well worth further investigation.

stevenfitch:117319 wrote: Now just awaiting the arrival of some points and pneumatic stuff for the control.

How does this work,please?

stoker:117495 wrote:

stevenfitch:117319 wrote: Now just awaiting the arrival of some points and pneumatic stuff for the control.

How does this work,please?

I'm planning on using these guys but ive not got any delivered yet!
http://www.sunsetvalleyrailroad.com/pneumatics.html[/url]

Thank you,Steven,first thoughts are what happens in freezing weather conditions?

(Seem to remember that compressed air holds moisture droplets..)

Look forward to seeing how this works.

stoker:117504 wrote:Thank you,Steven,first thoughts are what happens in freezing weather conditions?

(Seem to remember that compressed air holds moisture droplets..)

Look forward to seeing how this works.

I would think that as it is a closed system and when its not running the compressor will be empty and have a filter on the intake then it should be fine. Could always flush any hoses with issues by removing it from the points end and running air through

More progress on some other parts of the ground works, whilst waiting for the block paving to start and also needing to reduce the amount of plastic / wood stored in the garage i've put together the raised bed which will hold some of the trackwork (top left corner of the plan a few post previous).

Filled with the bricks removed from rear of garage when adding the door, to be landscaped once the track is all down - the track will most likely be on boards with UPVC trim sides to hold ballast fastened to this structure rather than the posts and stringers as the rest will be.

I'm imppressed with your work!

However,I would suggest that you break those bricks up into smaller pieces...the theory is that the smaller the hardcore content,the less likelyhood of the substrate holding gaps that will cause the top surface to fail.

Have a wander through this guy's site;

pavingexpert.com

stoker:117764 wrote:I'm imppressed with your work!

However,I would suggest that you break those bricks up into smaller pieces...the theory is that the smaller the hardcore content,the less likelyhood of the substrate holding gaps that will cause the top surface to fail.

Have a wander through this guy's site;

pavingexpert.com

fair point, the sledge hammer will be coming out

This is far less effort!

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb278s ... AmXq8P8HAQ

Use with a wide chisel blade,but either wear steel toe caps or keep your feet out of the way!

stoker:117767 wrote:This is far less effort!

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb278s ... AmXq8P8HAQ

Use with a wide chisel blade,but either wear steel toe caps or keep your feet out of the way!

or yes pf course i could just use the Dewalt one of them and chisel bits that i already have!

As this isn't exactly trench digging weather i've come indoors to have a go with decoder fitting and some automatic uncouplers....

https://youtu.be/XMmXvpCAfuk

Trench digging weather returned this morning...

Mains power for an outdoor socket in the rear of the garden (yes its armored cable, yes its got an RCD etc etc)
Running alongside some 40mm waste pipe to carry a bunch of multicore and data cables to the back of the garden. This pipe will also have a draw string for future use and possible some of the compressed air lines for points / signals.


Before.


During.




Hail stones.

Ah! the lengths we go to, just to run a railway. Don't worry Steven, it will all be worthwhile in the end.
Grant.
PS, looks like the rain returned as well in the last pic.

This is pretty much done now.

The cabinet with all the power and the computer.
(its a bit more tidy than this picture now)



The cabinet with the detection and point control gear, 16 solenoid valves for the air operated points in the middle operated by the 4 x Digitrax DS64's on the left hand side.

A test setup on the bench, using the air controlled points and 4 detection sections for automation.

All works as expected.

The ladder rack to take a double track on top.



Construction includes brown electrical trunking / conduit along the sides of the 'ladder' to carry the air lines and any cables for that local area (The cables which run to the back of the garden are already buried and surface into a weatherproof junction box)

stevenfitch:117995 wrote:

Oh!!!!! so much to go wrong...... I admire your technical skills but have not a clue about your installation there. Do BR know about you?

Peter Butler:118001 wrote:

stevenfitch:117995 wrote:

Oh!!!!! so much to go wrong...... I admire your technical skills but have not a clue about your installation there.   Do BR know about you?

That's nothing compared to what my (indoor) N Gauge used to be like! As long as you keep the bare wires covered it actually all works without many issues.

On wiring, those 'Wago' connectors are brilliant compared to your normal screw terminal connector blocks. Available from Screwfix & RS Components

http://global.wago.com/en/products/prod ... /index.jsp

Progress can now continue as the paving is completed