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This page was last
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16 July 2009
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Recent Projects
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'N' gauge model was based on a track plan supplied by our client |
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| The layout measures 8ft x 4ft and consists of four independent
track circuits on two levels connected by ramps and crossings.
The plan was drawn out on CAD to confirm the practicality of the
design, the resulting drawing was later used to produce the complex
baseboard shapes that were cut out by computer controlled high
pressure water jet cutting technology. The baseboard
material is 9mm MDF with suitable timber framing. The upper
levels are supported from the main baseboard level by timber dowels. |
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| Following assembly of the baseboard, the same drawing
was used as a template for track laying. |
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| All of the track is PECO code 80 with Setrack points
operated by PECO PL-10E point motors mounted below the
baseboard. The points are operated by a bank of PECO PL-27
passing contact switches. |
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| Power for the layout is provided by a Morley Vortrak
control unit. This controller incorporates a CDU for the
operation of the point motors and four controlled outputs for the
operation of the trains. |
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| These views show the completed layout in
our workshop. |
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Here we have a traditional 'OO' gauge layout,
designed to fit inside a 3320 x 2730 timber shed.
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The track plan design was based upon a sketch supplied
by our client. We partially redesigned the diagram using CAD to
add more scope for interesting train operations.
The track plan consists of a double track mainline
with a terminus station. There is also a small goods yard
located within the mainlines.
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The station is connected to the mainlines by a pair
of double crossings. These allow trains to enter or leave the
station form and to each of the two mainlines. |
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| All of the trackwork is PECO code 100 with Insulfrog
points. Points are operated by PECO PL-10E point motors
mounted below the baseboard. Each of the four baseboards is covered with
1/16" thick cork sheet and one is fitted with an access hatch for
access into the corner of the layout. |
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Points are operated from a bank of PECO passing contact
switches. Power for the point motors and the operation of
the trains is provided by a Morley Vortrak four track control
unit. This unit includes an internal CDU providing plenty
of power to operate two or three point motors at the same
time. |
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| As part of the project, we delivered, installed and commissioned
the model railway inside the existing shed. Thanks to accurate
dimensions supplied by the client, the layout fitted first time. |
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| Although originally intended as a surprise Christmas
present for their son Josh, the secret was soon uncovered. Here
Josh and and school friend Peter, enjoy the newly installed model
railway. |
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An 'OO'
gauge model railway designed and built to fit into the reception
area of a hotel in Minehead.
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| One of the main attractions in this part of the country
is the West
Somerset Railway, whose terminus station is right on the seafront of
the town. The
Kingsway Hotel in Minehead offers 4 star accommodation for the ever
growing number of railway related visitors to this popular seaside
resort. The resident proprietors, Diane and Joe Erfurt
decided to expand their range of facilities by offering guests the
chance to 'play trains' on a model railway in the reception. |
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The design of the new model railway was to include the
following features
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The layout would be 'OO' gauge and the baseboard would
be 2000mm x 860mm. |
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As the West Somerset Railway is currently installing a
turntable adjacent to the station, a working turntable was thought to
be an essential component of the new model. |
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Due to the prototype's geographical proximity,
the Hornby Dunster station building would also be included in the
design. |
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Locomotives and rolling stock would reflect that in
use on the preserved West Somerset Railway. |
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The layout would feature a limited degree of
automation. Trains would be stored on sidings hidden by a removable
'train shed'. |
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A separate control panel would be supplied so that the
railway could be operated remotely. |
After various options were offered, the plan above
was adopted as suitable to fit the available space.
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| The baseboard was manufactured from 9mm MDF with suitable
softwood bracings with 300mm high trestles. |
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| The completed model railway showing the turntable,
terminus station, loco shed, goods shed etc. |
| The remote control module was especially designed for
this model railway. It includes a Gaugemaster Combi Controller and
a bank of PECO switches which control the points and select between
operation of the trains and the turntable. Also included is a CDU
(Capacitor Discharge Unit) for more efficient operation of the points
and a track diagram showing which switches operate which points.
The module is connected to the layout by a long cable incorporating a 25
pin plug and socket. An AMR automatic shuttle module is operated
by a single switch on the panel. When in 'auto' mode a train
shuttles between the station and the hidden sidings at the rear of the
layout. |
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This
'N' gauge layout was designed and built for a client in Devon....
This is an 'N' gauge model railway based on a plan
supplied by the client. The track plan consists of a double track
mainline on the lower level with inclines to an intermediate through
station. The tracks continue over a baseboard joint to a small
terminus station.
The starting point of any of any of our new model railways is a fully detailed CAD drawing.
The drawing is used to prove that the design will fit into the space available and allows any design changes to be made quickly.
The final plan is approved by the client before construction begins.
The completed drawing is then printed out 'full size' and this forms the basis of the design of the baseboard and a
guide for the trackwork. This plan is also used as a template to cut out the sometimes complex shapes required for multi-level baseboards.
The baseboards are of timber frame construction with 9mm
MDF covers. These are covered with 1/16" cork sheet to form a
base for the track. The large baseboard measures 1820 x 755 and
the small one is 1755 x 195.
All of the trackwork is PECO Finescale Code 55 track
with electrofrog points, the points being operated by PECO point motors
mounted below the baseboard. Points are operated by banks of PECO
passing contact switches mounted on each baseboard.
The layout is wired for DCC operation of the trains.
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