Blackwood N gauge layout - How I installed point motors on the layout

[@Chris-BognorRegis]

Hi Euan very interesting and informative video, will watch again when I get to the stage of putting in my first point. Cheers mate. Regards Chris

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Chris - if your using electrofrog points and the twin accessory switch then the larger hole will make the set up a lot easier. Cheers Euan

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Great tutorial, clear and concise, well done...cheers, Chris

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Chris - quite a dry subject to make a video about but hopefully it will be useful to those starting out in the hobby. Cheers Euan

[@murrayhall908]

Just dropped in after viewing Stephen's (Elevenhome) latest video where he featured your layout. Delighted with the prospect of following your progress in the coming months and have subscribed. Cheers and look forward to watching your updates.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Murray - thanks for subbing. Most of my time is currently being taken up preparing the base for the purpose built garden studio to house the layout. Just got a date of 7th December for the erection of the building. Cheers Euan

[@StockportJambo]

I'm just starting out in the hobby, and working on tiny (30cm x 20cm) boards for practice purposes before I embark on my larger N-gauge layout. The practice boards will (probably) be joined together to make a larger shelf layout. Bought a job lot of some Peco points off eBay (as you do), and a Google search brought me to this video and your channel. Very clear, concise, and has alleviated many of my fears about doing this job. Thank you. Subscribed. P.S. I ken fine what a 'skelf' is, so nae bother.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Bill - many thanks for your kind comments. If you need any advice don't hesitate to email me ( the address is in the about section of the channel). Cheers Euan

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

A very clear and instructional video. Nice one Euan..

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Cheers John - these are my early attempts at some how to videos. Not a patch on yours though - but every little helps as the saying goes. I think we sometimes forget the things we take as being easy to do can fill the novice with dread. Cheers Euan

[@paulbrennan3760]

Skelfs. That’ll fox a lot of folks😂 I was looking for a video for n gauge track and this ones a stoater!!

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Skelfs - a good ol scottish word lol

[@Chandwell]

Fiddly job and one I keep putting off!

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi - the tricky bit is when you are using the twin micro switch - you need to get the calibration with the tie bar absolutely right or the polarity (if using eletrofrogs) doesn't change and you end up with shorts. Cheers Euan

[@Rule1ModelRailways]

Great video! on mine I have used DCC accessory decoders as well!

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Thanks - video was prompted by a number of people asking to me to show how I fit the point motors. Hopefully it gives the basics. Cheers Euan

[@Miertreg1]

Super cool video 👍👍🙋🏻‍♂️ Greetings from Germany Gert

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Thanks mate - hope you are staying safe I Germany. Euan

[@Locoforce]

great video, hopefully will come in handy in the future! cheers, adam - magor junction

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Adam - thanks mate - hopefully it will help some people who are just starting in the hobby. Cheers Euan

[@Dougal-Dylan]

Cheers mate - 😀 thanks for sharing

[@evanfraser6285]

Thanks Euan for showing me how you do your point motors, one question how do you camouflage the hole that you drill out for the point ,to stop ballast falling through?

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi Evan - cut a wafer thin piece of plasticard which can slip under the sleepers. Cut a u shaped bit out of it to allow the metal pin from the point motor to move back and forth. The piece of plasticard ( or u can use a wafer thin bit of card) only needs to cover the edge of the hole beside the sleeper. Once the ballast is done you won't see it. Cheers Euan

[@dempstertrains8690]

I love your work can you please review dempster trains thank you.

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi - happy to swing by your channel and take a look. I'll leave a comment so you know I've taken a gander. Cheers Euan

[@jamesmartin3431]

just great

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Thanks James - hopefully it will of been of some use. Cheers Euan

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Hello

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Hi - welcome aboard😊 Euan