That's just Rule 55 except he's not reporting the train is complete but is waiting at the Home signal.
That's just Rule 147
4mm Llanfair ....
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That's just Rule 147
LarryG
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Thanks everyone. I am glad this mini debate generated some interesting information.
Populating the layout with rolling stock helped a lot yesterday. I left things as they were overnight, but I am simply wedded to having the goods shed at the end of the platform....
Some cosmetic chairs are needed here and there. The Coal is under the watchful eye of station staff. This leaves a long siding for storing occasional carriages....
Populating the layout with rolling stock helped a lot yesterday. I left things as they were overnight, but I am simply wedded to having the goods shed at the end of the platform....
Some cosmetic chairs are needed here and there. The Coal is under the watchful eye of station staff. This leaves a long siding for storing occasional carriages....
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simond
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I’ve some of those.
Captain Kernow
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As far as I can remember (it's a few years now since I retired!), the configuration of the signals and block sections in that part of Cornwall meant that the Truro signaller was not able to see the tail lamp of an up train, until it had passed the box. If the timetable is sparse and there's nothing waiting at the signalbox in rear (latterly all the way back at Roskear Jct - Cambourne), then that's not such a problem. But if Roskear had something to offer forward to Truro, then the section must have been cleared and the only way that can happen on the Up at Truro, is for the guard to confirm to the signaller (as soon as the train has arrived at the platform), that the train is 'complete with tail lamp'. That then means that Truro could accept the next up train from Roskear and turn his block indicator to 'Line Clear'. That then sent an electrical release back to Roskear, enabling him to clear his Up section signal, an essential action if the next train was non-stop and needed a green at the Up Distant, in order to maintain the timetable.I don’t know if this is of use or not…
The local instruction for Truro (even with the Mid Cornwall Resignalling) is that if a platformed train is held at a red signal, at the five minute point, the guard must contact the ‘Bobby’ to confirm the train is complete. It’s a legacy from absolute block days, which ended earlier this year. However, there are all sorts of local rules which could be applied to your layout (as Tim has rightly said).
The local instruction could simply be the guard confirms to the signaller that the train is ‘complete’ on arrival. Little things like this add to the story you are portraying with your layout.
I hope this is of some use.
Best wishes,
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
You can get so focused on the build that we canforget what it is we are doing. For that reason, I do think that it's so important that when building our layouts, at each step ( where possible ) things are finished by placing stock, buildings etc back on the layout as it reminds us of what the finished layout will look like. Once the running stage is reached, I like to run something to round things up for the same reason.
Rob
Captain Kernow
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The other thing I remembered after posting the above, is that in latter years, a Tail Lamp Camera was provided at Truro, to give the signaller confirmation of 'Complete With Tail Lamp'. This is, of course, of no use to Larry's layout's era!
LarryG
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Plywood left over from baseboard construction has been re-shaped to form raised ground around the terminus. The station approach road and entrance to the goods yard has a leg branching off to the cattle dock and end loading platform. Layers of 1/8" cork will be overlaid to bring the 'land' up to height and provide a smooth surface....
No firm decision yet about the coal yard.....
Cork glued down with neat PVA, weighted and now dry. Much more will be added before shaping the surface with an electric sander..
No firm decision yet about the coal yard.....
Cork glued down with neat PVA, weighted and now dry. Much more will be added before shaping the surface with an electric sander..
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Yorkshire Dave
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Looks OK. At least with the coal siding at the back and it's length you don't have to lean over the goods shed to uncouple the wagons.
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Has anyone used the new Hornby magnetic couplings for 4mm scale yet?
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Hi Larry,
I have followed your work for some time, but apart from "liking" posts I tend not to comment.
However, I find myself posting now as I am more than a bit confused!
What scale/gauge you are working in now?
I know you sold off all the 00 stock, then all the 0 gauge stuff, are you back to 4mm/00?
Many thanks!
Steve
I have followed your work for some time, but apart from "liking" posts I tend not to comment.
However, I find myself posting now as I am more than a bit confused!
What scale/gauge you are working in now?
I know you sold off all the 00 stock, then all the 0 gauge stuff, are you back to 4mm/00?
Many thanks!
Steve
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Thanks Mike. Llanfair Road is a real place in my mind. It wouldn't be Llanfair without the platform-mounted signalbox.
Hi Steve, 4mm/00.
LarryG
Western Thunderer
Woodland Scenics fine grey ballast was glued with neat PVA in the goods yard and filed down when dry as usual. Dark grey and rust colour were sprayed here and there to give the ground some character...
Long and short grass was added by sticking it into neat PVA and vacuuming off the surplus, which makes the grass stand up...
This was intended to be the coal area, but the dust would have been a nuisance so close to the station...
So the coal yard has been relocated. Empties can be pushed down the long siding if any coaches need stabling.....
Long and short grass was added by sticking it into neat PVA and vacuuming off the surplus, which makes the grass stand up...
This was intended to be the coal area, but the dust would have been a nuisance so close to the station...
So the coal yard has been relocated. Empties can be pushed down the long siding if any coaches need stabling.....
LarryG
Western Thunderer
I bit the bullet and bought Peco '00' bullhead points & track. There is one flat bottom behind the water tank but its barely noticeable to be honest.
The appearance of 0 gauge track and the Dapol 14xx were always the big draw for me, but the forthcoming 4mm/00 14xx and a full range of 57xx panniers pretty well cancelled out my reasons for 0 gauge.
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LarryG
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The dead ends are coming together slowly. It's surprising how long it takes to make small details .....
After adding some stone support for the back of the station building, it was bedded into the platform, then this photo was taken to check these three structures were vertical
After adding some stone support for the back of the station building, it was bedded into the platform, then this photo was taken to check these three structures were vertical