DEANO

Good Morning, Started on my electrics yesterday not finished them yet but I tested the track with my multimeter and have power all the way round. Mounted the track controller inside my shed and drilled a hole through the shed to outside to push the power cable through to my layout. My layout is not as a grand as the stuff you guys build but I’m happy with it, Still got lots of little jobs left. Tried to upload a video but my video camera is playing up will try on my phone later. My layout measures 2.8 meters by 3.2 meters using Hornby points and 12 pieces of Peco code 100 flexitrack. (please excuse the mess in my carport not had time to clean up in there)

Looks good Thomas

Hi Tony, If the weather improves later I will take some photos mate.

Rain eventually stoped today so I went outside and completed my station track work, drilled holes in place for dropper wires so just electrics to do now. Then run a train or two lol cheers Deano.

Coming together nicely Tony looks good mate.

Pouring with rain in Derby and cold even thinking about putting the heating on.

Hi Tony, I purchased them from EBay I have three tracksetta tools, one of them was brand new £7.50 the other two where second hand and about £5 each for them. They have been so useful and worth every penny. keep up the good work Tony. Deano from a very cold and wet uk.

Hi Tony, Hello from a very hot uk, How are you getting on Tony Hope your health is improving. Progress is slow but steady I have decided to keep my layout in the car port permanently. My wooden decking frame is complete My wood is covered in roofing felt. My track work is nearly complete just the station area to complete. Electrics are being done on Saturday and Sunday. cheers Deano

Morning, When isolating track pieces do I use plastic rail joiners on both rails or just one? Thanks Deano

Looks good Tony, how big will it all be when completed mate.

TheQ, + Tony, my roofing felt was from Homebase but was well over a year ago and that particular one has been discontinued. But here is one from a local diy store so will give you an idea on price over here.

Day 3 of construction Not been a great day today managed to glue and screw all the boards together all ok no problems. After I had the garden railway in position I dislike it were it is So I have moved it into the car port. We very rarely use it and we can get the car on the driveway ok. Plus points if I leave the railway in the car port 1. I can run trains in any weather 2 lighting in there 3. Power socket very close by in the shed. 4. Good quality cctv camera in there. 5. Nosey neighbours can see me lol 6. Tarmac flat surface Going to stop for the day today I’m in a lot of pain now, No construction tomorrow as I have been told that a local market Tomorrow that will have a 00 gauge stall and it’s only a 15min drive away. So I might pop down tomorrow see if there are any bargins to have. Deano

Day 2 of construction. Wrapping each decking board in black roofing felt only 8 more to go

Hi Tony, Yes Tony I did watch the Royal wedding yesterday with my family we didn’t have a party but a lot of my neighbors did. Suprised roofing felt is not available over there it’s very popular here most DIY stores stock it. its currently 6.30am here so I will give it a few more hours before I start again today. Looks like it’s going to be another hot and sunny day today. Post some pictures of your control panel when the wiring is complete be interesting to see that mate. Take care Deano.

Day 1 Today construction began for my garden railway, I cut my decking boards to the correct length and correct angles where needed. I was lucky enough to be able to someone else’s large power drop saw which made life so much easier. Tomorrow I will be wrapping each piece of decking board in black roofing felt.

Hi Tony, Glad the medication is helping mate, My wife health has improved a little so fingers crossed she keeps improving thanks. I keep all sorts of things that I think might come in handy one day lol drives the wife mad lol. The weather in the UK is lovely and warm here at the moment so hopefully if weather stays nice I will be starting my garden railway on Saturday I will post updates as I go along. However due to Brother in laws commitments I will be on my own so due to my health the progress will be slow and steady. Looking forward to finaly seeing running trains in the Garden. Take care Deano.

Looks like that project will keep you busy for a while Tony, keep up the great work.

Looks good Thomas.

Hi Tony, Looks great mate, What point motors will you be using ? Deano

Hi Tony, Thanks for all your help mate.

Hi Tony, On this diagram were would insulated rail joiners go? I would like to stop one train at the station then allow another to go. thanks Deano

Hi Tony, Thank you, Little baby boy is doing really well thank you. I don’t think I could go through that again sleepless nights dirty nappies etc lol. Good luck with the control panel. cheers Deano

Hi Tony, Quick newbie Question, I will have a small section of track at the station i want a train to stop at each time at the platform. My question is were do I place insulated joiners ? Would it be right in front of the loco so it stops dead at the start of inslated section? I will have a platform in between the tracks and one outside the station. ps points are insulfrog Hornby Cheers Deano

Hi Tony, Sorry to hear your wife is not well, I wish her a speedy recovery. My wife came out the same day luckily as I don’t think she would cope well in hospital life can be so cruel sometimes when it comes to our health. My Brother in law has just become a Dad for the first time so I might be on my own on this one lol. I will take my time and plod along and see how I get on. Thanks for the offer of help with the wiring i appreciate it. your builds are coming along well keep up the good work. cheers Deano