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Newsletter #10 Photos

My left hand module

The framing is visible including the cross braces and the corner bracing.

The backscene ends 500mm from the front and the left panel will join to the next module.

Module without layout top

 

This is the two ends joined together with the front rail and the 'hole in the wall' visible. Trees, hills, a tunnel or other subdifuse will have to be used to disguise this.

The mountain track comes onto the module above the return track and has to divert through the backscene to be visible.

  A module joining shot
The joint at the rear.

Note I have inset the rear frame member to support the backscene and the return track will be supported on outriggers screwed to it. Return track support width must be 100mm to allow for trains falling over. An outer fence can be added to provide more protection against falling on the floor.

  The joint at the rear
SD7/9 with motor brush connectors removed from the body pickup points.

The Dash 8 needs metal removed from around it's brushes and a gap made for the wires to exit from the motor cage.

  SD7/9 motor isolated
Peco points made DCC safe.

Cut the closure rails where indicated.

On the underside,

  Points top view
wire the blade, to closure, to stock rail with a flexible (fine) wire. Wire from the frog jumpers to a switch as normal to get the correct power to the frog rail. Insulate the track past the frog.   points underneath showing wires
Rod Murgatroyd
July 2000
   

Newsletter #9 Photos

From GreyTrainz - The Coal Bins
     

My example is not weathered but see the cover of the December issue of The Journal for a similar structure with dirt.

West Coast Coal Bins

The One Stall Engine Shed from GreyTrainz.

Some weathering has been attempted but it still has a fairly new look. Inside there is a tool rack, workbench and pit for loco inspections.

One stall Engine Shed
The Four Square and Take-A-Way make a colourful addition to a layout. Look for them on Rolleston at the Convention this Easter. 4 Square and Take-A-Way Shops
The first of the kits released by Trackside NZ120. This, the Lc3, has NZ solebars and brake gear...even a vacuum cylinder underneath. Trackside NZ120's Lc3 wagon
Mc and Lc3 together. The couplings are not automatic uncoupling but will connect to a Microtrains one. This coupler can be replaced by Microtrains which fits into the same pocket. Mc and Lc3 reviewed wagons from Trackside NZ120

Rod Murgatroyd, March 2000 To be Added....