I’ve decided to take the plunge and commit to DCC for the layout, with crocodile clips currently enabling me to run a permanent bus wire will need installing. Shouldn’t be too difficult as I had the foresight to fit dropper wires throughout. Aim is to get both running lines done and finish the goods loop by Christmas and to have it presentable for people to see!
So yesterday I managed to have a train complete the full circuit on the outer line however a few problem sections were identified. First was a section across the corner baseboards. I had used several short sections of track and unevenness seemed to be causing derailments. That was sorted out by replacing the trackwork with one long piece of flexitrack - fixed. Second issue was my 8K and the odd empty wagon would jump a point. The point is unhelpfully located nearly immediately after a curve on a baseboard joint. The point was replaced with a shorter one allowing little space for the loco to straighten up before reaching it and a little packing under the toe of the point has helped. Last issue only occurred after taking the coal train off and testing the short goods with the 9J. Some of the lighter empty wagons and vans didn’t like a curve prior to the tunnel which was a non-issue with the heavier coal train. Where it comes off the curved point the flexi-track sharpens a little. I should be able to make the curve gentler which should sort that out!
Great Central 00 gauge. 8K and 9J passing with freight.
First proper little video I’ve done of my layout. Just a short one of the 8K on a coal train and a 9J on a small goods passing through the station.
Just a little video showing a train running through the scenic section. Should be quite a nice corner for making videos. I will be adding a smoke effect for the tunnel and still a few trees and bushes to go in.
Hornby LNER A4 No.4498 Sir Nigel Gresley - First Test Run, Locoman DCC Sound.
