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Monday 18 October 2021

October 2021 Update

 A few tasks done this month:

  • The Bachmann 10-wheeler was upgraded to a 4S Li-Ion with a new Rx and ESC, details on the 10-Wheeler page
  • The Points (switches) had their power and control reviewed, more details further down the page.
  • A Bachmann Tram has had work started to convert it to battery power, a new page with details will follow.
  • A Timpdon 2 compartment coach has been started, again a new page will be created to provide details.
  • Finally a Pola "Garden Shed" is under construction updates and photos will follow.

Point Control

Power supply and control units within the garage
Junction box with outgoing power
Conduit from garage to railway
Junction box with connections to points
Photo 1

The point control to the "shed" area is slightly different. It was considered that any manoeuvring in that area would mean you would be closes by, so I decided to run 18 VDC to an IP66 control box, fitted with DPDT Centre off none latching switches to power the point motors. The unit has bee tested and works, however permanent installation will wait until I have constructed a building (Kippo Signal Box) to protect the junction box.

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