Devan and Summersett

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  1. Sol

    Sol Full Member

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    Now with a sequence of trains, graphs & Train Orders, each station operator has a box full of Orders - some with wagon cards attached and a basic sequence vs timed sheet to follow

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    this is the simplest of the lists and the crew call it for Laid-back Charde.

    Tawnton has the most - on this session - 45 movements in and out including 7 trains requiring shunting of on average 60 plus wagons.

    Tawnton has 11 internal locations/industries for shunting and 7 tracks for layover/setup for distant stations.

    I also operate on 3 other layouts that use timetables, etc but the big difference between them and the D&S is that we cannot follow the train around stations as there is not enough room to do so.
     
  2. Sol

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    Just to finish off, this is looking down the aisle for Marabost on the right, then Charde on the left - white topped stools & Watchit far end to the right
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    and this is the Tawnton working space ..
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    all in a 12' x 20'6" ( 3.6 x 6m room)
     
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    That`s impressive Ron,

    A good sized room...:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  4. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Wow, fantastic layout setup Sol. I wouldn't be able to consentrate on such a busy schedule. There would be incidents everywhere. I think you'd bar me from the house.:avatar:

    It must be a great night when you have the boys round.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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    Got the first bit Sol, and then got a bit lost.

    Seems to be very freight orientated and no doubt a lot of fun :thumbup:

    I can see why you need a few operators.

    Ed
     
  6. Sol

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    Yes, even though it is based on UK buildings, etc, the operating is more Aust/USA format with goods/freight being the most "work"
    This is another UK layout in Aust based heavily on passenger services http://banburyconnections.weebly.com/

    The other 3 layouts I get involved with also have at least 5 plus the Dispatcher each session.
     
  7. ed

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    Got as far as 35 Stations, 400 turnouts and 18 control panels and me eyes galzed over :avatar:

    Need me thinking head on to read about this one.

    Ed
     
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    Well Ed here is another "small" layout- one man band and I have had the pleasure of seeing it in person.
    http://www.nmra.org.au/Layout_Tours/Rowan%20Mangion/indexB.html
     
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    Yeah, small Sol.

    Only 31ft x 30ft :faint:

    Calls it a train 'room', but looking at the pictures it's more like a small warehouse :lol:

    Ed
     
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    Almost finished Dapol signal gantry - side rails to instal but it is all lit up now

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    from this angle, not normally seen, the wires are visible but who cares ?
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  11. jakesdad13

    jakesdad13 Staff Member Moderator

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    Looks good Sol :thumbs:, I've not seen the gantry built before, its an impressive model. Well done mate.
    As for the wires, if you're happy, rule number 1.

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
  12. Keith M

    Keith M Staff Member Moderator

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    In positions where wires may be visible Sol, I use suitable diameters of plastic tube or even drinking straws with the wires threaded through (a bit like electrical conduit), glue the tubes to the frame of whatever you're working on, and paint to match. No need to bother about corners as long as the wires stay together and tidy, and stops them flapping about.
    Keith.
     
  13. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Looks good Sol. I think there is only so far we need to torment ourselves with regards to hiding wires. If it can be done easily ..... Fair enough but given the scale of things, there are limits ..... Before you go mad. Great job and looks the biz

    Cheers

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    it was a pain getting the LED leads bent with wires already connected, into the structure.
     
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    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    I bet it was. I know Paul has a gantry signal kit to provide lights for on Victoria Road and he is using all sorts of whizz bang methods of installing the lights. Not an easy task but worth the effort when you see them lighting up the tracks.:thumbs:
     
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    Looking under the gantry,
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    you may see a platform before tunnel mouth.

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    planks via Excel; bricks pillars by Scalescenes; fencing by Hornby; steps using balsa
     
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    Looking good Ron

    Ian vt
     
  18. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Hi Sol,

    Some terrific detailing done there. Great use of colour as well. Nice muted tones, nothing too strong. :thumbs:

    Another great scene from the D & S.

    Thanks for posting.

    Toto
     
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    Great modelling Ron. I like the disabled (or porter's?) ramp to the platform, nice touch! :thumbup:
     
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    Looking impressive Ron, I like the gantry, it really frames the photo well, great perspective.

    Cheer's, Pete.
     

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