LNER4479 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Well, it's nearly show time again (CMRX at St Evenage) and, as always, the last minute feverish(-ish) preparations. Foremost amongst this has been the last main aspect signal for the layout (did he actually say 'last'?) This is at the south end, for the 'Up' trains (ie heading towards London). As I have designed it, one post has the arms for the two running lines (main and goods) which is something of a contortion of history as there were separate posts in practice as there was a scissors arrangement for trains to swap between the running lines - not replicated on the model. One of the posts is however shown in the pictures as a concrete post junction signal (nice!) so I chose to use this as the basis. It's probably pure fantasy as I'm not sure that concrete components were ever used quite like this. But hey - rule 1 and all that What I do know is that the arms shown correspond to the signalled moves that are required to take place at the south end so that's good enough for me. Bit of a crummy picture of it in position. But it should give some idea. (who left that screwdriver lying around like that?) Of course, a new signal in position requires copious amounts of wiring to get it interfaced with the control system so here is Andrew on a typical whirlwind trip to the north east doing the honours. One or two other electrical improvements as well, including some additional electrickery to the road system at the south end. Look out for that if you're coming to the show; otherwise, a full report afterwards. Edited January 10, 2019 by LNER4479 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Is that the Chiltern show this weekend? If so, I will come along and say hello. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmditch Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 DSC05042.JPG Bit of a crummy picture of it in position. But it should give some idea. (who left that screwdriver lying around like that?) I'm surprised at a proper railway person such as yourself ! I hope at least there were proper arrangements for an Engineering Possession. I left a cardboard template for a bridge abutment obstructing the line a few weeks ago. It would have to have been in the only place on the railway where a derailment could have lead to a locomotive falling all the way to the floor. Not too much damage fortunately, but it will need a proper shopping. I'm going to write myself some procedural notices ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Surely the screwdriver is quite properly lying across the tracks to immediately knock out any DCC supply that any wrong-thinking person might try to connect to the layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted January 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2019 Well, it's nearly show time again (CMRX at St Evenage) and, as always, the last minute feverish(-ish) preparations. Foremost amongst this has been the last main aspect signal for the layout (did he actually say 'last'?) DSC04801.JPG This is at the south end, for the 'Up' trains (ie heading towards London). As I have designed it, one post has the arms for the two running lines (main and goods) which is something of a contortion of history as there were separate posts in practice as there was a scissors arrangement for trains to swap between the running lines - not replicated on the model. DSC04803.JPG DSC04804.JPG DSC04805.JPG DSC05024.JPG One of the posts is however shown in the pictures as a concrete post junction signal (nice!) so I chose to use this as the basis. It's probably pure fantasy as I'm not sure that concrete components were ever used quite like this. But hey - rule 1 and all that DSC05032.JPG What I do know is that the arms shown correspond to the signalled moves that are required to take place at the south end so that's good enough for me. DSC05042.JPG Bit of a crummy picture of it in position. But it should give some idea. (who left that screwdriver lying around like that?) DSC05044.jpg Of course, a new signal in position requires copious amounts of wiring to get it interfaced with the control system so here is Andrew on a typical whirlwind trip to the north east doing the honours. One or two other electrical improvements as well, including some additional electrickery to the road system at the south end. Look out for that if you're coming to the show; otherwise, a full report afterwards. Very nice Graham. A bit late now, but would it have been more likely that the dolls were lattice posts to save weight? Rather as the Southern generally used lattice dolls on rail-built bracket/junction signals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Is that the Chiltern show this weekend? If so, I will come along and say hello.That's the one; see you there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Very nice Graham. A bit late now, but would it have been more likely that the dolls were lattice posts to save weight? Rather as the Southern generally used lattice dolls on rail-built bracket/junction signals.Fair point - but the prototype picture for the Up Main signal is indeed a concrete main post with two concrete dolls. The 'fantasy' bit I suspect is the length of the bracket over to the left. Not sure that would support it's own weight, let alone the doll, without some serious bracing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted January 10, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2019 Fair point - but the prototype picture for the Up Main signal is indeed a concrete main post with two concrete dolls. The 'fantasy' bit I suspect is the length of the bracket over to the left. Not sure that would support it's own weight, let alone the doll, without some serious bracing. Fair enough - I'm sure the model will stay up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2019 It looks good. Will be seeing it in the painted metal later today once the layout is erected at St Even Age. Wonder if the place has changed much since I was last there? Suppose so..its about 37 years since I left my rocket scientist job there. Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2019 It looks good. Will be seeing it in the painted metal later today once the layout is erected at St Even Age. Wonder if the place has changed much since I was last there? Suppose so..its about 37 years since I left my rocket scientist job there. Baz That must have given you a big boost Barry? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 It looks good. Will be seeing it in the painted metal later today once the layout is erected at St Even Age. Wonder if the place has changed much since I was last there? Suppose so..its about 37 years since I left my rocket scientist job there. Baz Not much according to a Driver I know OF . It is still a S*** H*** !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted January 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2019 It looks good. Will be seeing it in the painted metal later today once the layout is erected at St Even Age. Wonder if the place has changed much since I was last there? Suppose so..its about 37 years since I left my rocket scientist job there. Baz Think Chernobyl but with less money and care spent on it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Set up day off to a good start for those coming from the North. A1 currently stated closed, both ways, for several hours, between Peterborough and Colsterworth (South of Grantham)...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Set up day off to a good start for those coming from the North. A1 currently stated closed, both ways, for several hours, between Peterborough and Colsterworth (South of Grantham)...... Indeed. Trip to Dentist this morning 2 miles. Journey time --------- He who knows won't tell me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 You visit dentists as well as opticians? Good luck Derek! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2019 Set up day off to a good start for those coming from the North. A1 currently stated closed, both ways, for several hours, between Peterborough and Colsterworth (South of Grantham)......Don't try and walk through the mess to get past Graham. It was Sulphuric acid according to Look North. Little Willie is no more What he thought was H20 Was H2SO4 Jamie 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Don't try and walk through the mess to get past Graham. It was Sulphuric acid according to Look North. Little Willie is no more What he thought was H20 Was H2SO4 Jamie Lorry not leaking according to Police Regards,Derek. (Still with Toothache) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2019 Lorry not leaking according to Police Regards,Derek. (Still with Toothache) By the way, the little ditty was one of my father's. He was a Chemistry teacher. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 It looks good. Will be seeing it in the painted metal later today once the layout is erected at St Even Age. Wonder if the place has changed much since I was last there? Suppose so..its about 37 years since I left my rocket scientist job there. Baz So you are about to make your re-entry? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2019 Still alive after re-entry. The high street has more eateries than I remember it..but less pubs. Baz 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieR4489 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thank you very much Graham and the other operators who were on Grantham today for running my K2 and letting me have a go at operating. It's been very inspirational seeing how the layout works! I managed to get a quick (and dodgy) snap of my K2 on a southbound fish train Regards, Jamie 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 Well done Jamie. You operated well and you loco was "justthejob" Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I saw the layout for the first time yesterday. It is rather magnificent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I had planned to get down today but sadly I spent a terrible night with a nasty stomach bug and feel like the proverbial death warmed. That's twice I've missed Grantham now. Third time lucky I hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Another for whom Grantham was the highlight of the St Evenage show. Very much appreciated, and I was about to tell you so in person when the phone went (on vibrate) and departure for elder care duties had to be urgently attended to. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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