Category Archives: Jon’s layout ramblings

Jon’s modules – track at the end of the world

Posted on November 15, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

End of the line on the board.  The track is soldered to the copper clad plate, and power is fed to the plate by telephone wire.

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Jon’s modules – PECO lash up

Posted on November 3, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Sitting looking at a sunny but smoggy Beijing morning, here are a few ideas on PECO track. The PECO range of points offer a consistent geometry and make track planning and laying all too easy.  However, one track configuration caused … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – stop press – first train!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Running with electricity and not string, the 9342, a Conrail SW9, travelled all of 600m on both main line tracks! Moments like this encourage me to complete the wiring on this first board….

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Jon’s modules – wiring the point motor switches

Posted on October 26, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

You will have probably realised that wiring is not my strong point.  I use as many terminal blocks as possible for joints and to manage the wiring.  I also probably use thicker wire than I need to – 3 amp … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – first board

Posted on October 20, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Well, the first board is almost complete with track and wiring.  Just a few more ‘jumper’ cables to add, and final testing with a locomotive, rather than my trusty caboose.   The photograph shows a few features that may be … Continue reading →

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Jon’s modules – layout design

Posted on October 15, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Layout design – rather than building – may be my favourite part of the hobby.  I can read books and magazines of designs for ever and a day, and the first thing I look at in a layout described in … Continue reading →

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Jon’s N-club modules – the background

Posted on October 11, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

I hope to put together a series of posts detailing progress on my N-club modules.  If nothing else, it gives me a record of what I’ve done, and will encourage me to do more.  Perhaps there may also be a … Continue reading →

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