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Model Rail Forum Community Blog List http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index.php?automodule=blog Community Blog List Syndication Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:41:50 -0500 admin@modelrailforum.com (Model Rail Forum) IP.Blog 60 <![CDATA[Ian Stuart's Blog - Hello from a Newbe with a question..]]> One issue I would like further information on if anyone can help, I have seen comments about three and five pole motors and assume that these are both aligned to the newer transformer outputs, being rated for a higher voltage and lower current, is this correct?
Any advice most welcome, thank you.

PS: Not sure if the above is supposed to be a Blog or a Post, sorry if I have got it wrong!]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:44:53 -0500 <![CDATA[shaun robson's Blog - baseboard no.1 and the booking office]]>

This is the first baseboard for Ripley station. Measures 5" x 2" with folding legs and as you can see has nice pink wood, (recycled from girls unwanted bedroom shelfs) which has quickly been painted over black. The uprights will support the backscene and front scenery former, they will be trimmed down when i build the landscape. The control panels are made from hardboard with track diagram painted on, they are hinged for easy access when wiring switches in etc. The hardboard either side of the chipboard centre is temporary whilst i plan where everythings going. The second baseboard will be the same size with 2 legs, and shall be connected with split hinges.

Front scenery former in place, road bridge, platform and retaining wall made from hardboard. I have made a full size track plan on wall lining paper.

The Booking office was on Nottingham Road, i dont have any pictures of the rear of the building, so a bit of guess work, until a picture turns up. Anyone have any info they would like to share?

Im going to do the chimney again, im not happy with it.

picture. M.King]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:05:06 -0600 <![CDATA[shaun robson's Blog - Ripley station signal box]]> Midland Railway type 2a platform signal box, scratchbuilt from slaters plasticard.

Heres the real thing, in 1956, photo D.Lawrence.

Midland Railway Centre, demonstration signal box interior, these pictures were used to build the model.

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:51:26 -0600 <![CDATA[shaun robson's Blog - Ripley station platform buildings]]>

The roof tiles are made from strips of card.

Ripley station with the Derby bound platform buildings. SLS Derbyshire and Notts Rail Tour, 21.04.56. Photo J.J.Davis

Ripley station 1968 with the Butterley bound platform buildings. The tracks have been lifted. Photo M.A.King]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:12:58 -0600 <![CDATA[Norman Young's Blog - NCE Power Cab]]>
I need some help to increase the number of RECALLS, The default setting is 2.

According to the handbook the operator should be able to set upto 6 RECALLS, however after entering the "Set up the Cab Parameters (Shortcut = Prog 6)" step 1 allows you to show the track current. Step 2 is suppose to allow you to adjust the number of locco recalls upto a max of 6, unfortunately my Cab jumps the section a goes directly to step 3 Analog Horn Channel.

Can anybody help or sugest a solution, I do have the facility to connect to a PC to programme the decoders etc..

Norman
Ticket Collector]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:15:45 -0600 <![CDATA[shaun robson's Blog - Ripley Branch line]]> The prototype : Ripley station opened to passengers on 1st October 1889. The branch line ran from Derby and also from Langley Mill. A further extension to Butterley was opened in June 1890, but this was closed in 1929 due to being unsafe for traffic. Passenger traffic ceased on the remaining branch in 1930 due to competition from buses and trams. Goods traffic continued to Ripley until the 1960's and there were a few special passenger tours. The tracks were lifted in late 60's but part of the line remained in use until 1999 serving the Denby coal site. Recently there were plans to reopen the Branch line but nothing has happened yet.
My layout imagines passenger services continued and the extension to Butterley remained open. All structures will be scratch built, track shall be Peco code 100 with electro frog points. OO gauge.
Thanks for looking, Shaun.]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:48:19 -0600 Central Lines Committee - Culliton Crossing

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