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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by ianvolvo46, Jul 11, 2017.

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  1. Oct 8, 2017 #161
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Moving on at a pace Ian. That set of points looks very close to the inside edge of the tunnel. Might just be the angle the shot was taken at. Looking good though.:thumbs:
     
  2. Oct 8, 2017 #162
    Gary

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    I don't think the points are fixed yet Toto. The first pic in the series you can see the points are centred to the tunnel. ;)

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  3. Oct 8, 2017 #163
    Toto

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    Just a bit deceiving. I'm sure it's all in hand. :tophat:
     
  4. Oct 9, 2017 #164
    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers gents http://www.click all comments appreciated, just a single track on the deck Gary with 2 tracks onto the scenic board. Ref the points clearance they will be further towards the cenfre of tbe bridge.

    Ian vt
     
  5. Oct 9, 2017 #165
    ianvolvo46

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    Finished the streamlined version made from bits I had left over from my main plonks ... er ... might need a Toto stop on the end 0
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  6. Oct 9, 2017 #166
    ianvolvo46

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  7. Oct 9, 2017 #167
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    Since this is a non scenic bit, you could get away with just screwing a large screw part way in or a small 'L' shaped bracket, to stop anything going off the end.

    Take up less room than the buffer stop Ian.

    Just a thought.

    Ed
     
  8. Oct 9, 2017 #168
    ianvolvo46

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    Good idea Ed it'll enable me to get a linger loco on.. 4f maybe :thumbup::thumbup:

    Ian vt

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  9. Oct 23, 2017 #169
    ianvolvo46

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    Scenic board marked out for points/track.. next part cut grooves for point control rods (knitting needles)

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  10. Oct 23, 2017 #170
    ianvolvo46

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    slots cut so off to Chinese tomorrow for knitting needles and chalk board (hardboard) for r/h side backboard and front.

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  11. Oct 23, 2017 #171
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    Coming on a treat now Ian :thumbs:
     
  12. Oct 23, 2017 #172
    jakesdad13

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    Fun stuff now, track laying and wiring, then of course, the pla er testing to do :giggle:.

    Pete.
     
  13. Oct 25, 2017 #173
    ianvolvo46

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    Component parts gathered for the point control 2 x 4mm needles.. 4 x 2mm needles & 8 x small picture hangers (€2.30 ..or.. £2 total.

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    Ron

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    Picture hangers ???:scratchchin:
     
  15. Oct 25, 2017 #175
    ianvolvo46

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    Hi Ron

    a. The 4mm needle I cut to length to make a tube.

    b. The 2mm needle is cut to make a rod.

    The picture hanger is opened up as a clamp and the wire part straightened to an L shape and Superglued inside the 2mm needle to go through the point.

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    Toto

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    Great idea Ian. Doubling the traverser up as a knitting Machine ........ Two rows pearl, four rows plain ........ Clever :scratchchin:
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Darn clever that Toto :facepalm:
     
  18. Oct 29, 2017 #178
    ianvolvo46

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    Facia board fitted and holes drilled for point control rods which will be my next job
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    ianvolvo46

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    2 down 2 to go
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