Too Tall Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Looks great with the weathering. But heck, thats a massive point motor stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyesWhen I do my much smaller and humble layout, I am going to leave the baseboard supports off until I have marked the point locations, see I am picking up tips already stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 I love the idea of Peco Twistloc solenoid motors, is very useful to be able to remove them easily and pop back in precisely the right place and the actuator hole is small compared to previous ones. Being a solenoid they make quite a ‘thump’ when they energise but I do expect good reliability. I’m really loving the resin buildings from Hornby, the detail is equally as good as the excel OO Scaledale ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 A track plan, sorry it’s only freehand, but it shows the track and the major components of High Fell. I will update it as the scenic boards come together… and some photos of how the current scenic projects of Telegraph Hill and Twizzle Viaduct are progressing. Some embankments along the Consett line are made and the Durham line track edge beyond the station is now made, base paint on, almost ready for some greenery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Coming along very nicely thumbsup3.2m x 1.2m I presume ? that's a sizeable amount of real estate for a TT layout.I'll be following with interest blush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Hi TT, yes it is. All cut from a std 2.4 x 1.2m ply board. Additional centre scenic boards will be added as I make them but be removable for maintenance. I may not fill the entire centre section… haven’t decided on that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 Some A4 action in the hills… including a ‘classic Railway book style image’ showing A4 60004 working a mixed express from Hull Docks via Durham to Liverpool crossing Twizzle Viaduct. Stopping at High Fell to take on water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Got your reverse loop wiring sorted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 Hi RAF96, reversing loop was a doddle. I had a manual system until the first module arrived from a rival manufacturer beginning with B.. it didn’t work.. retailer House of Hobbies were brilliant, took it back and I spent some more money with them on other stuff that does work 😁 I bought a Lenz module and it works perfectly, I think the Hornby ones may have been re-introduced too. It’s such a useful element and we will probably see more in TT120. Have to say I am absolutely stunned by how good Hornby TT120 is, the MK1’s are worth the set price alone, excellent quality, and then the A4, it’s superb finish and mine is so far perfect. Its run in and a DCC decoder fitted, its maniacal 144mph top speed has been reigned in to a more realistic 100. All the couplers have been swapped to Tillig versions. A word on the coaches, the running is so free that on a slight incline on my layout, (intentional) they will roll free and pick up speed. No scraping noises but my curves are at least 400mm radius and I think that’s the key. The quality and detail at this price is incredible…. Simon Kohler can sleep easy but Mr Tillig might have a bit more trouble 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 The pics look great particularly the viaduct ones.What method did you use to weather the track ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 A quick trim to remove your door frame and 5 mins in photoshop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 Thanks TT, I left it in only because the refrigerator wagons were following up the rear.To weather the track I did a really easy ‘burnt umber’ paint down the rails. A bit along the sleeper tops. I tried a Woodlands Scenics Rusty Railpen (expensive) it is rubbish. Save your money and get down to Hobby Craft with £2. Other Acrylic Paints that are basics and do almost everything are, black & white. That’s it, nothing expensive needed. There are acrylic paint sets on offer (and brushes) in ‘Works’ at moment, smalltubes but loads of colour and shades, make flowers, weeds, change up shades. 😀 experiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Extra MK1s arrived today, just as exquisite as the set ones, few posed pictures, viaduct seems a popular location and a pic showing the loading gauge difference between British and Continental railways… I’m still blown away with just how good the A4 is, well done Hornby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 High Fell now on YouTube…@HighFell…. One video up, not edited I’ll pop some others on later today, hope you enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntpntpntp Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 @Rallymatt got a link to the vid? I'm struggling to find it on YT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 Hmmm YT is harder to drive than an A4!!! I have tried again, the channel should be HighFell and uploaded 2 v short videos 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 This should be the link https://youtube.com/@HighFell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 Thank you RJ! The videos have loaded up so hopefully if they are working I can do a few more detailed ones. It’s unlikely they will have very high ‘production values’ I don’t have that tech or ability 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just a comment on the Youtube videos. You might want to add 'TT:120 Model Railway' to the title so the search engine can find you videos easier. Love your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 RM... Good start.. Look forward to seeing more of the layout.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Good idea David…glad someone smarter than me knows these things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 @ RallymattAs I am soon to be laying my reverse loop across a viaduct, I was wondering what technique you used to get the levels of the viaduct and adjacent base boards equal. I envisage a step, however slight being all too easy to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Hi Brew Man, build the main boards and circuits putting in the points that turn into the loop/viaduct. That gives me the length available to build the viaduct, then I built the viaduct so I have the exact height set, cut the board that will support the viaduct and make hangers to set the viaduct support board to the correct height. I have used this method a few times and it’s straightforward with no nasty surprises, you can create levels on the support board where you want them for scenery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Yes that was to be my general approach, but my concern is getting the hanger adjusted correctly. I was thinking of using brackets with elongated screw holes to connect the hangers to the main board so that the height can be adjusted up or down before tightening the screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 I just use blocks of spare timber to make the hanger. If you measure the height of the base to bridge deck, transfer that measurement over to edge of the main board and ‘build down’ the distance and then attach the cross-over loop board to the bottom of those pieces. I wouldn’t get too concerned about being perfectly level, provided the track is laid evenly, The real Railway is far from level, even when the gradient signs say it is 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Guess I'll just have to see how it pans out when I do the job. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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