Moorway South Part 9 - Droppers, Switching & Short Circuit
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- The ninth part of a series showing the construction of a permanent model railway in the spare room: Second electrical part. How droppers are used to supply power directly to the track, wiring the layout, switching box and short circuit protection using car bulbs.
Great ideas and a very clean format of construction. Will be using these ideas for my layout. Thank you for sharing.
Many thanks for such an informative video and indeed all your videos. I am in the process of getting back into the hobby, after sometime away. Having seen a number of channels venturing into the world of DCC, it doesn't appear to be that straightforward, especially when it comes to the two kinds of points, so this video has gone someway to helping me get my head around it. Keep up the good work. Cheers - Andy
Thanx for sharing such an informative video for wiring and short circuit protection using a 12v car light.
Great work mate, great techniques there & very well explained. Can't wait for more, cheers Jack
Fascinating concept. Nice neat wiring unlike mine which looks like an old telephone exchange underneath the board. If only I had know how it was going to end up when I started. Three major additions since I started it fouled the sleek factor of my wiring. Good demo and informative video. Rob.
Thanks Rob. I think when I add the wiring for points and lighting it may get messy!
Love your videos. I also like the way you planned your layout and fitted a sliding door. Pure genius. I'm going to subscribe to you.
Excellent bulb short circuit handling explanation
Great videos many thanks for filming them.
@Cornish Gateway. It's simple, just split the layout up into zones with insulated rail-joiners. Then for each zone put a car bulb in series with the positive power supply. For more detail, take a look at Brian Lambert's web site.
Some good info in there buddy, cheers Stu
Wish I had the time to do this to my layout. That being said I have a 12' by 6' and only have a single power input and never had any power issues.
Very interesting vid, im about to bulid my first layout so doing a lot of research on electronics....
Again, superb! Thank-you!
Nice interesting vid mate a bit confusing for me im just dc,bulbs are a good idea,cheers Tony
Great series of videos, thank you very much!! Question for you, you mounted your track onto your wooden bench with no cord bed... any special reason why you decided not to use any type of teach bed? Thanks again.
I know that some people use cork or other material under the track. Most of the running noise is amplified by the boards so there isn't a huge difference. The trains seem to be running smoothly at the moment - only time will tell! I admire the work of Brian Lambert and since he doesn't use cork I have followed his lead.
Hi, Great filming and editing.
I note at 4.44m in you have a Hornby Power controller for your DC output. I have DCC set up and a similar old Hornby controller last used in the 1980's and at odd times until since so I know it still worked. My question is can I use the 15v dc track output to boost the track power when using my Hornby eLink set up as it only has 1amp output and I at least want to run up to 8 locos? Also can the AC supply be used for a lighting circuit? (I am still at the track laying stage). Thanks
AC can be used for lighting. You will need appropriate voltage bulbs, and if using LED's you will need resistors to reduce the current and a rectifier to convert to DC. I have no experience of eLink so can't advise you about that - try one of the model railway forums.
Thanks for the reply. On a slow learning curve but making progress with the help from people like yourself. Ian
Can you do a vid on how to do the car bulb system or send me a link
Thanks for Video What watt iron u use and would peco wiring work
Hi Matthew. It is an Antex 25W. Peco wire (PL38) should be fine for droppers. Take a look at Brian Lambert's website for lots of wiring help.
Great ,nice,I want to purchas track and train wheel ,any body tell me who export it,plz
Good informative video!
So just for estimate how long before your next video and I love your videos can I have a shout out in your next video plz!!!
Hi. Is there a part 10?
There will be. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of buying my eldest son an Xbox 360 and we are playing lots of games! However, I am going to the NEC this weekend for the Warley Model Railway Exhibition so that should inspire me to do more on the railway.
As an ex BT Engineer don't for get to leave maintenance loops into your wiring scheme that way it negates the need to run whole lengths of wire if there's a fault
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Why use wire so big? I use 20 gage solid wire for the drops and solder them on the back side of the track so they can not be seen unless you really look for them and no I don't get any problems with the wheel flanges because I don't use excess solder. Just enough solder and heat for a perminent bond. since the bracing it in the way why don't you just move down the track a bit???
At the locations where the bracing is in the way, I did move the droppers further along.
When's part 10 plz
Sorry for the delays Jake - work and family always take up too much time! I am adding a platform in the West to go with the Metcalfe station - that will be the next video.
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Piece of wood under the board that supports it.
Put the Freekin X- Box away and you & your Lad get back to building your layout, teach your boy elementary electronics, teach him as you've been teaching us, that way The Two of You will have a hobby you can enjoy together forever, off me Soap Box 10 and quick Thank You