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I've always enjoyed watching trains running on the C&DR. Here's the latest video .....
Rik
Re: One of my favourite 009 layouts
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:23 am
by Peter Butler
Thanks for sharing that Rik. I am always impressed with the stock and scenery on this railway but the running characteristics for this scale are most impressive too.
I know that shunting is your 'thing' so this video has it all...... and part 2 still to come!
Re: One of my favourite 009 layouts
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:35 pm
by Scrat
Interesting video.
What are the coloured disks on the wagon roof good for?
(Visible on the gray wagons of the first train in the video)
Re: One of my favourite 009 layouts
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 11:49 am
by Andrew
Scrat wrote: ↑Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:35 pm
Interesting video.
What are the coloured disks on the wagon roof good for?
(Visible on the gray wagons of the first train in the video)
I think I've read about these - it's a system of realistic operation, with the disks (washers, I think?) a visual representation of where a wagon's going and what it's carrying, so a red washer might mean and empty cattle wagon heading to station x, and a green one could be a load of coal for station y...
It's a lovely railway, and clearly a life's work - thanks Rik!
Re: One of my favourite 009 layouts
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2020 12:07 pm
by Peter Butler
I'm sure I have read or seen somewhere that Rik uses such a system of operation to shunt his goods stock. Probably shown in one of his excellent videos?