The Loop is complete! One main hurdle that needed to be completed to create a workable layout for the up and coming Kettering model railway show on the 21st Check out KDRMS web or Facebook page to see the details.
For track alignment at the module joints I would recommend the railtech joiners. Two set of three or four ties in copper clad epoxy ready to screen the modules and solder track to. Once finished the alignment will always fit right thanks to the weaving on the joint between the two parts. I use them in OO, N and HO. And I also plan to add OO9 to my future layout with those between modules.
Layout looks great. A little trick I learnt about adding rail joiners get an old bit of rail and bend it to about 90 degrees and use it to push the joiner onto your laid track, a lot less painful 😁
Looking good Tris although an interesting deadline for the show… Sometimes good to have a date that doesn’t move to concentrate the mind and effort! Always wanted an OO9 layout and hopefully moving soon and get a much bigger layout room so will try and add something Narrow Gauge to my already long list of things I want the layout to include!?
When my grandfather and I were running a demo layout, we had both a mount and dismount track, it enabled us to park a train once it had run in preparation for removal and storage, without impeding the continued running.
Thanks Train boy 😊 it’s always a lot of fun doing these projects, im looking forward to building up the loops on the ends. I think something different each end 😊
i would do 2 passing loops and a separate programming track you have plenty of room plus once you have made a train up you dont have worry about other trains being in the way less and of god so to speak
As a sudjestion Tris, on one end of the new loops makig a simple viaduct, there is a form style retaining wall which Charlie of Chadwell used that could fit the build! I should have watched earlier but saved this one for my rest day!
Hi Tris, great to see you again. The layout is charming. I'm up in Rugby at the beginning of December so deffo popping in to Tony's Trains on my way back south, be rude not to! All the best. Dave 🙏
A lot of work in a short time Tris ! Think about adding another set of points (later) to give you 3 through tracks, will make your fiddle yard more exhibition friendly 😉.
@thebritishengineer8027 1 second ago Water, but no coaling.... I might be able to help you out with that, did they use basket loading on British narrow Gauge like the Austrians did.??
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For track alignment at the module joints I would recommend the railtech joiners. Two set of three or four ties in copper clad epoxy ready to screen the modules and solder track to. Once finished the alignment will always fit right thanks to the weaving on the joint between the two parts. I use them in OO, N and HO. And I also plan to add OO9 to my future layout with those between modules.
Layout looks great. A little trick I learnt about adding rail joiners get an old bit of rail and bend it to about 90 degrees and use it to push the joiner onto your laid track, a lot less painful 😁
Good luck with the show Tris.
Thank you 😊
Looking good Tris although an interesting deadline for the show… Sometimes good to have a date that doesn’t move to concentrate the mind and effort! Always wanted an OO9 layout and hopefully moving soon and get a much bigger layout room so will try and add something Narrow Gauge to my already long list of things I want the layout to include!?
Looking great, I must get some of them terminal pin blocks they are a great idea to connect it all together
I'd have been inclined to install a small turntable in the yard too with all the surplus space available!
When my grandfather and I were running a demo layout, we had both a mount and dismount track, it enabled us to park a train once it had run in preparation for removal and storage, without impeding the continued running.
That makes sence. I’ll be able to achieve that I think.
What a difference this will make. With it all set up, now I can see how it looks, it's really good. Hope the exhibition goes well. 😊
Thank you 😊 I hope it will do too. Thanks for commenting 😊
Beautiful as always my brother, seeing the work up to the full loop has been beyond inspirational. You’re a true model master :)💪
Thanks Train boy 😊 it’s always a lot of fun doing these projects, im looking forward to building up the loops on the ends. I think something different each end 😊
Tris, such a great layout, cannot wait for you to display it, what a special thing! All the best with the exhibition 😎
Thank you, im really looking forward to the show 😊
What a Very nice Layout Tris. Really Enjoyed this.
Thank you 😊
Nicely done, I hope I can make it along on the 21st.
If you do please introduce yourself 😊
@@OONeal I shall and I will bring my son along too
i would do 2 passing loops and a separate programming track you have plenty of room plus once you have made a train up you dont have worry about other trains being in the way less and of god so to speak
Looks a very useful addition to layout . Nice and strong
Thank you I’m really pleased to have done it
Super job Tris!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊
Thank you 😊
Nice video Tris. Enjoyed the video today. I recon making the layout a tail chaser was worth it. Good luck with the exhibition. - Nicholas.
Thanks I think I will enjoy it a lot more now.
This really is a great development to a great layout Tris👍✌️👍💜😊
Thank you, it’s been a lot of fun to get built up 😊
@@OONeal I can tell ✌️👍💜😄
As a sudjestion Tris, on one end of the new loops makig a simple viaduct, there is a form style retaining wall which Charlie of Chadwell used that could fit the build! I should have watched earlier but saved this one for my rest day!
Hi Tris, great to see you again. The layout is charming. I'm up in Rugby at the beginning of December so deffo popping in to Tony's Trains on my way back south, be rude not to! All the best. Dave 🙏
That’s super, say hi to today for me 😊 thanks for your comments about the layout
A lot of work in a short time Tris ! Think about adding another set of points (later) to give you 3 through tracks, will make your fiddle yard more exhibition friendly 😉.
You forgot the golden DIY rule Tris, measure twice to cut once, tut, tut!
nice job you are very good at scenery also which i am not .thanks for sharing im stealing your ideas for the bridge
Go for it! Thanks
good vid thanks l;ee
Glad you liked it!
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Water, but no coaling.... I might be able to help you out with that, did they use basket loading on British narrow Gauge like the Austrians did.??
The 009 looks gorgeous!! The fiddle yard - two lanes, three or four?