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and the current plan
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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Re: Finally some track
How does this work,please?stevenfitch:117319 wrote: Now just awaiting the arrival of some points and pneumatic stuff for the control.
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Re: Finally some track
I'm planning on using these guys but ive not got any delivered yet!stoker:117495 wrote:How does this work,please?stevenfitch:117319 wrote: Now just awaiting the arrival of some points and pneumatic stuff for the control.
http://www.sunsetvalleyrailroad.com/pneumatics.html[/url]
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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 throughstoker: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.
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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.
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.
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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
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
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fair point, the sledge hammer will be coming outstoker: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
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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!
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!
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or yes pf course i could just use the Dewalt one of them and chisel bits that i already have!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!
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Progress with automatic unclouplers
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
https://youtu.be/XMmXvpCAfuk
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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.
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.
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Some more wiring and control gear
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.
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.
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A test setup on the bench
A test setup on the bench, using the air controlled points and 4 detection sections for automation.
All works as expected.
All works as expected.
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and some progress outside!
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)
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)
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Re: Some more wiring and control gear
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?
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Re: Some more wiring and control gear
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
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