Giles
Western Thunderer
As Tim W. surmised, the little layout necessary to accommodate the Hunslet really needs to be stone quarry based - so here we are. The old antique of a loco bumbling though to a tipping point with only two remaining wagons, we think it was probably dropping into a stone crusher, but couldn't quite see...
A 6' x 2'8" has been knocked up in remedial woodwork, and Kingspan foam left over from building work six years ago has been pulled in from outside where it was lovingly stored in order to keep the weight down.
The Bridge, which must remain light has a face based on upvc fascia, which will be entirely covered with individual foam stones, which will of course be prettified. The bit of road-bed behind also has a foam core in order to keep the ensemble as light as is viable.
I have one point temporarily fitted with its point motor installed underneath I have removed the supplied spring, and am using my own printed motors, which have the slider part permanently fitted (in this instance) and the motor and electrics clip on with a locking pin. They are slow action, self-locking, with position indicator. At the moment I may not wire the thing for 2 rail operation, as its due at an October exhibition but we will see....
A second point ready to trial fit to the base board upside-down with the point motor on view. They will be wired up before fitting.
A photo of the mess.
A 6' x 2'8" has been knocked up in remedial woodwork, and Kingspan foam left over from building work six years ago has been pulled in from outside where it was lovingly stored in order to keep the weight down.
The Bridge, which must remain light has a face based on upvc fascia, which will be entirely covered with individual foam stones, which will of course be prettified. The bit of road-bed behind also has a foam core in order to keep the ensemble as light as is viable.
I have one point temporarily fitted with its point motor installed underneath I have removed the supplied spring, and am using my own printed motors, which have the slider part permanently fitted (in this instance) and the motor and electrics clip on with a locking pin. They are slow action, self-locking, with position indicator. At the moment I may not wire the thing for 2 rail operation, as its due at an October exhibition but we will see....
A second point ready to trial fit to the base board upside-down with the point motor on view. They will be wired up before fitting.
A photo of the mess.
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