Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Yes, Mr Fitness did draw me a diagram how to slot them electrically but it’s taken so long to get them working and the wider layout reliable I’m taking it as a win that they work for now at least.
Courtybella Road (Western Region Mid 1990s).
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Yes, Mr Fitness did draw me a diagram how to slot them electrically but it’s taken so long to get them working and the wider layout reliable I’m taking it as a win that they work for now at least.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
60035 slows past Courtybella Road SB for the stop signal in the distance with the banner repeater also ON.
Another of 60035 waiting the signal.
60029 passes with a down valley loaded coal to Llanwern.
Another of 60035 waiting the signal.
60029 passes with a down valley loaded coal to Llanwern.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
60035 takes the Gear route towards Courtybella Road, but more interestingly 60025 also makes a parallel movement via the rarely used Cardiff Curve UP move via the DN road.
You can just about see the runny dummy next to the coal wagons. This allows 035 to run up towards Cwmrhymney, and 025 to branch off towards Oakdale at Courtybella at the same time.
You can just about see the runny dummy next to the coal wagons. This allows 035 to run up towards Cwmrhymney, and 025 to branch off towards Oakdale at Courtybella at the same time.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Fully commissioned signalling at Courtybella Road at last !
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Newport Pilot waits for the road across to the Gear branch to axcsss East Usk yard at Courtybella Road with a short train of china clay wagons off repair at United Wagon Repairs Risca.
A empty coal train headed by a class 60 can be seen in the distance.
A empty coal train headed by a class 60 can be seen in the distance.
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Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Is was taken with the forward facing camera on mg iPhone hence the mirror, I’ve changed it now looks much better.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Courtybella Road china clay operations, the last day.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
After years of electrical problems which just wouldn’t go away I’ve decided to go for a complete rebuild and enhancement of the scenic area.
Everything aside from the signals has been removed and will be replaced with new equipment.
Everything aside from the signals has been removed and will be replaced with new equipment.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
First piece of the reconstruction back in place (temporarily) the extended span of the footpath from Bellevue to Cardiff Road.
The span has been extended to allow the branch (right) to run further towards Courtybella Road.
The “big one” signal behind will also be moved forward.
Track is temporarily placed to remind me where it goes when the fresh stuff arrives.
The span has been extended to allow the branch (right) to run further towards Courtybella Road.
The “big one” signal behind will also be moved forward.
Track is temporarily placed to remind me where it goes when the fresh stuff arrives.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
I’ve started to temporarily lay the track (just waiting on new points).
I’ve moved the big one signal to its new position just behind the extended footbridge, the branch now extends a yard or so beyond its original position to allow a train to wait at the signal and be on straight track which looks better on photos than on the curve.
Once the new points arrive I can then start to lay the train semi permanently, I need to cut point motor holes and dropper wires first before permanent track laying can happen.
Before any further scenic work takes place some lengthy testing will have to take place to ensure it all works !
I’ve moved the big one signal to its new position just behind the extended footbridge, the branch now extends a yard or so beyond its original position to allow a train to wait at the signal and be on straight track which looks better on photos than on the curve.
Once the new points arrive I can then start to lay the train semi permanently, I need to cut point motor holes and dropper wires first before permanent track laying can happen.
Before any further scenic work takes place some lengthy testing will have to take place to ensure it all works !
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Coal loading operations on the new Courtybella Road Model Railway
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
08389 shunting the first pair of wagons off the exchange sidings to be loaded.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Track relaying coming on, 95% complete now just the curves (behind the camera) to complete then it’s the mass wire up and staged testing.
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
A taste of the future at Courtybella Road, obviously lots of tidying up to do!
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
The all new Courtybella Road Model Railway - Rebuild Part 1
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Major progress over the last few weeks, all electrical connections and points wired and working ! Ballast down, and rails cleaned plus points tested and it all works !
Ive had a stock clear out as well, basically I’ve used a few wagons I had surplus to fix some others that needed bits reattaching etc.
I’ve had a few additions, mainly adding to my china clay rake up from 7 to 10 I’ll call that a done deal now as their very heavy wagons, my 15 HAA wagons give the 08s a real test especially when starting on a curve !
Both shunters are sound fitted with nice big chunky stay alives so any dirty spots don’t cause cut outs, I’ve tested the track with the shunters to pick up any troublesome spots.
Some happy snaps…
Ive had a stock clear out as well, basically I’ve used a few wagons I had surplus to fix some others that needed bits reattaching etc.
I’ve had a few additions, mainly adding to my china clay rake up from 7 to 10 I’ll call that a done deal now as their very heavy wagons, my 15 HAA wagons give the 08s a real test especially when starting on a curve !
Both shunters are sound fitted with nice big chunky stay alives so any dirty spots don’t cause cut outs, I’ve tested the track with the shunters to pick up any troublesome spots.
Some happy snaps…
Courtybella
Western Thunderer
Little video of my testing session