ThomasI Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Oops, I did it again... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hello everybody! My layout also went a little further. However, I had to change the tunnel entrance in the northeast corner and change the position of the junction with the many switches in the garden. But you can already see how it will go on. Best Regards Thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 Instead of laboriously painting wooden parts, I tried a new method, the entire wooden component is laminated in a thin, self-adhesive plastic film. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussietmrail Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Hi Thomas, wow your approach modules are coming along very nice indeed, very much like mine , I like those plate tracks modelled on the real 1.1 plate track , decided on a colour yet, I finished gravelling in the side of the my house , tomorrow I finish the bridge pis too follow. How large is the curved decking , my larges is 12 foot radius curves be on an S bend look awesome. Is starting to warm up here Monday 1st of Spring 29 degrees , Friday 30 degrees so I better get a move on, no rain in site is god. Keep the great work up, Tony from down under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) Complex routing ... Edited September 3, 2020 by ThomasI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 More pics. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussietmrail Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Hi Thomas, wow coming along nicely, that special plate trak looks like the real thing, we have them here mainly in stations. Keep those pics flowing Tony from down under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Northern end of San Gioachino station makes some progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 All large switches are in place now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Nice work again! Just out of curiosity Thomas, how much of your layout is now operational? I'm assuming that you are able to run some trains on part of the 'network' now? I was really surprised to discover that you began posting in 2016 so the build has been ongoing for round about 4 years - that's dedication indeed! I can fully understand why it's taken that amount of time when I look at what I've managed to do in over 9 years!! I had my fingers crossed that we'd be seeing some running sessions this year - is there any possibility of that do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 15 hours ago, mick said: Nice work again! Just out of curiosity Thomas, how much of your layout is now operational? I'm assuming that you are able to run some trains on part of the 'network' now? I was really surprised to discover that you began posting in 2016 so the build has been ongoing for round about 4 years - that's dedication indeed! I can fully understand why it's taken that amount of time when I look at what I've managed to do in over 9 years!! I had my fingers crossed that we'd be seeing some running sessions this year - is there any possibility of that do you think? I ordered a bridge from the US and because of Corona it can't be shipped, so I'm afraid running session has to wait until next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) There is still a lot to do and the autumn weather is expected to begin on Wednesday. Edited September 18, 2020 by ThomasI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 Since the weather cooperated, I still managed to install four switches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 The end of the helix has been reached, you can already see the widening of the route for the station entrance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 That's one heck of an helix Thomas. If it gets any higher then it might be something I could use to allow trains from my attic access onto my garden layout! I had considered a helix myself, not for the reason I wryly suggested above but as a way of adding additional storage tracks on the attic layout but it's not really something that would be suitable for me as I just don't think a helix and scale length trains are a suitable match. Even if the loco was powerful enough to haul them up the gradient I think it would tear the couplings to pieces. For shorter, lighter trains, then I'm sure it's a great way of accessing other levels. It takes one of my trains about 2 minutes or so to circle my garden layout - you'll probably be able to watch one of yours climbing the helix for that length of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasI Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 On 22/10/2020 at 12:16, mick said: That's one heck of an helix Thomas. If it gets any higher then it might be something I could use to allow trains from my attic access onto my garden layout! I had considered a helix myself, not for the reason I wryly suggested above but as a way of adding additional storage tracks on the attic layout but it's not really something that would be suitable for me as I just don't think a helix and scale length trains are a suitable match. Even if the loco was powerful enough to haul them up the gradient I think it would tear the couplings to pieces. For shorter, lighter trains, then I'm sure it's a great way of accessing other levels. It takes one of my trains about 2 minutes or so to circle my garden layout - you'll probably be able to watch one of yours climbing the helix for that length of time. It works with trains up to 7.5 metres (cargo) or 4.8 metres (passenger). The "Up" tracks have a gradient of 2.2 % and 2.0 % The "Down" track has 2.4 % The heavier trains need two ore more locos, but the couplings doesn't make any problems so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Good work, Thomas. Most impressive. We would all like to see some double-headed trains on the helix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 23/10/2020 at 17:13, ThomasI said: It works with trains up to 7.5 metres (cargo) or 4.8 metres (passenger). The "Up" tracks have a gradient of 2.2 % and 2.0 % The "Down" track has 2.4 % The heavier trains need two ore more locos, but the couplings doesn't make any problems so far. That's the advantage of decent mechanisms and reliable couplings as well as . . . . Traction tyres! I built a folded figure eight layout for my friend Doug, we had to use 2.5% (1 in 40) grades but can still operate 4 metre long trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussietmrail Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Quote built a folded figure eight layout for my friend Doug, we had to use 2.5% (1 in 40) grades but can still operate 4 metre long trains. Hi Thomas, wow that is some spiral, are you going higher than 8 levels , can't wait to see a train running on the spiral, keep the good work up indeed. That the grade I have on my layout 2.5 quarter inch a foot gaining 6 inches on a 24 foot length spiral , wow 4 metre train how many locos did you have to pull that train , I am aiming at 30 foot long trains and longest passenger train of 28 cars and two locos, any pic to share. Tony from down under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 12:38, aussietmrail said: That the grade I have on my layout 2.5 quarter inch a foot gaining 6 inches on a 24 foot length spiral , wow 4 metre train how many locos did you have to pull that train , Hi Tony, I think you directed that to me, if not, sorry Thomas! Firstly, 4 meters is "only" about 13 feet or so and secondly, we usually only operate with single locos but do occasionally double head just for fun though rather than because we have to. A 30 foot long train would be about 9 meters and I guess we would need two locos for that. Cheers, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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