Welcome Eddy, very impressive model, electronics and 3d outputs. looking forward to more. Very imaginative work, a pleasure to see something so...
Thanks Dr Tony, that is a good idea, I can put them on the side. The original wiring set up has two DPDT on-off-on switches at the opposite end...
With multimeter in hand I worked out how to connect the layout to power and get power to the tracks. So as suspected, the 15V AC is fed into the...
:thumbs: Well said Gormo, and I think this statement is true of many electronics and mechanical things like cars and trains. I like the...
Hi Ian, this dead rail system is certainly interesting, and great work devising this solution. Steve Massikker's set up is a very comprehensive...
Thanks Tony, good advice. I believe the controllers were made for the same reasons you describe, and apparently they were used full on top speed...
Very impressive and innovative approach, thanks for the idea. It looks like the original has a single axle drive (as you say with traction tyres)...
Yes, the "fat controller" (steam punk controllers) are very impressive work, I will definitely try to keep them. After some more detailed...
I was offered an abandoned Thomas & friends layout, previously used as a self-drive entertainment for kids at exhibitions, fund raiser BBQs and...
I am only a beginner too, and your find looks interesting (US$ HO). During research, I found this....
Looks a very interesting project, I like your idea to solve the space problem.
Hi Graham, I recalled this article using a Hollywood Foundry ready made chassis,...
Thanks Gormo, I am new here and have seen only a few of your works, but looking forward to checking out the rest in time. A brilliant effort,...
The replacement part has arrived! Nicely packaged and delivered free to me. Excellent service, thanks Hornby. Posted 16/11/20, just 2 days...
The Yarra Valley Railway (outer east of Melbourne) uses reclaimed rail to rebuild bridges during the restoration of the line....
Just up the Burwood highway from me. Selby wold have been interesting with Puffing Billy going through town.
Welcome to the Forum Mikeling from Melbourne. Your models are very impressive, would like to hear more later.
Welcome James from a fellow Aussi, from Melbourne. Sounds like you are an experienced modeller and you have some interesting modules to tell us...
Wow, Hornby have replied, advising that it is a common problem and a replacement part is on the way. Way beyond expectations. :thumbup:
Long time between posts, I have removed the capacitor. Only procedural issue is that the stiff wires of the capacitor were used to separate bare...