Wednesday 23 November 2016

Revamping the upper loop - part three

Time to start laying track...


No loose tracks this time, everything will be screwed down and cut to length properly.


We're actually starting to run out of track!


As we fitted the curves during the last session, we didn't need to setup the entire layout, hopefully if we've done our sums right, this lot will still line up!


The centre section is 6ft long, this equates to six full straights and one quarter straight for each siding. 


The tracks on the adjoining boards were cut using a dremel & cutting disc.


Once we were happy with the positioning, all the tracks were screwed into position.



 The dowel pins and catches, along with the new three-sectional rear section (instead of four sections) should improve reliability.


Once completed, the boards were separated and re-connected several times to ensure that everything still lines up.


Next job - wiring...

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