7mm The Rhubarb Triangle Line
- Thread starter Rob Pulham
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Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
I am most impressed with Hattons delivery service - box of track ordered on Saturday evening delivered at 10 this morning.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
The sun was shining today so I decided to have a play in the garden.
lancer1027
Western Thunderer
Looks great Rob. Very theraputic to play trains.
I too have had a little play this afternoon.
Rob
I too have had a little play this afternoon.
Rob
40126
Western Thunderer
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
We got back early from our weekend in Kidderminster and while I was away I had read that Simon had finished wiring the circuit on his line. So I decided to cut the grass and since the sun was shining to make a start on the track for the line. First I laid it all out to see whether I had enough, sadly not but I am only about 6 or 7 lengths short and they are for the sidings so I can crack on with the main circuits.
Once it was all laid out I made a start on soldering the dropper strips to the bottoms of the rails - after figuring it all out I managed to get about half of the outer circuit done so I am quite pleased with progress. Now the light nights are here I should be able make steady headway before working indoors after tea.
Once it was all laid out I made a start on soldering the dropper strips to the bottoms of the rails - after figuring it all out I managed to get about half of the outer circuit done so I am quite pleased with progress. Now the light nights are here I should be able make steady headway before working indoors after tea.
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
A milestone was reached this evening. I have now soldered the droppers on all of the sections of track.
Next I need to figure out how to wire the turnouts for DCC - in 4mm it was easy I just inserted a staple like thing that Hornby produced.
I have never wired a turn out before so that should be a learning curve.
Next I need to figure out how to wire the turnouts for DCC - in 4mm it was easy I just inserted a staple like thing that Hornby produced.
I have never wired a turn out before so that should be a learning curve.
InvernessTMD
Western Thunderer
Easy, Just make sure the frog is isolated and has its own power supply from the switch, and have a gap between the crossovers so as not to short!
simond
Western Thunderer
Yes, Isolate your frog!
The crossing should have 4 isolating fishplates - on both blades, and on the two rails leading out from the formation. You'll need a dropper from the crossing to the common contact of your polarity switch.
The stock rails are fed as normal, and beyond the formation, the other two rails should also be fed from the same supplies as the stock rails.
Wires from your stock rail feeds should go to the other two contacts of your polarity switch.
The blades should be wired to the adjacent stock rail.
This would be easier if I were on a computer rather than a pad - I could attach a diagram.
If your loco stops with a short on the crossing when you try it out, simply swap the feeds to the switch.
This is also perfectly good wiring for analog/non-DCC
Good luck
Simon
The crossing should have 4 isolating fishplates - on both blades, and on the two rails leading out from the formation. You'll need a dropper from the crossing to the common contact of your polarity switch.
The stock rails are fed as normal, and beyond the formation, the other two rails should also be fed from the same supplies as the stock rails.
Wires from your stock rail feeds should go to the other two contacts of your polarity switch.
The blades should be wired to the adjacent stock rail.
This would be easier if I were on a computer rather than a pad - I could attach a diagram.
If your loco stops with a short on the crossing when you try it out, simply swap the feeds to the switch.
This is also perfectly good wiring for analog/non-DCC
Good luck
Simon
InvernessTMD
Western Thunderer
Yes a separately powered frog is good practice anyway!
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
The Rhubarb Triangle line has taken a massive leap forward this week with both track circuits laid. They just need wiring up now.
I need more track for the sidings which is on order.
having completed the beginings we couldn't resist playing a little.
I need more track for the sidings which is on order.
having completed the beginings we couldn't resist playing a little.
Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
I like it .
For anyone misbehaving do you seat them in the centre and send an armoured train around to keep them there
?
.For anyone misbehaving do you seat them in the centre and send an armoured train around to keep them there
?
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
I like it
For anyone misbehaving do you seat them in the centre and send an armoured train around to keep them there
Now there's an idea, I could quite fancy modelling an armoured train.
FiftyFourA
Western Thunderer
So thats your next project sorted then.
Peter
Peter
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
A major milestone was passed on the Rhubarb Triangle line last night before rain stopped play. The remaining turnout and pieces of track were laid ready for wiring up.
Dog Star
Western Thunderer
You have forgotten to upload the photo...
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