Tag Archives: modular layouts

Jon’s modules – a little simplification

Posted on December 1, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

As I mentioned in the last post, the design ideas in the ‘Missing conversation’ got me thinking about my LV modules. As originally planned, the short line interchange had a loop and two more or less equal length sidings.  One … Continue reading →

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Layout design – different voices – the missing conversation

Posted on November 30, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

I have recently discovered a series of digital (PDF) books that have provided new inspiration in modelling.  Mike Cougill models in P:48 (American O gauge 1:48, but with prototype gauge and standards).  He writes on the O Scale Trains magazine … Continue reading →

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Back from Stuttgart….

Posted on November 23, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

I went for two of the four days. The show finishes Sunday afternoon. Impressions below, and photos to follow….. The show was up to the usual standard.  The N-gauge modular layout had its usual mix of very good, and perhaps … Continue reading →

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Hey ho, hey ho, it’s off to Stuttgart we go

Posted on November 20, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

On a plane later to a very cold and possibly snowy Stuttgart. I haven’t got the technology to ‘live-blog’ it, so I’m signing off till Saturday!  Remember, no ESNG meeting tonight, but one on the 27 November. But here’s a … Continue reading →

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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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Layout design – different voices – the art of presentation

Posted on November 9, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

Over the next few weeks, I want to explore some ideas about layout design.  There are a number of interesting voices in the railway magazines and on the internet, with practical ideas that are can be of interest and help … Continue reading →

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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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Who was speeding on AlpenBahn?

Posted on October 24, 2013 by snitchthebudgie

ESNG 2006 exhibition….

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