Building A Shunting Layout | Point motors & Play time Ep4

[@chrisclegg7156]

I’m enjoying watching your build great to see the progress,looking forward to the next video .👍

[@alexmorgan2296]

Well done - always been wary of three-way point motors but given me some confidence! Thanks again for sharing - these are a great set of videos. Happy New Year 🥳

[@samlawson6388]

This is a great series, really enjoying it!

[@sailingschooners8668]

Small is beautiful, clean and sim ple ideas are the best....Happy New Year..Cheers!

[@markgriffiths6638]

I really look forward to your videos. I have never built a layout but now considering a small layout due mainly to watching your videos.

[@musoseven8218]

Great little series this 👍✌️💜😊 Well done too Tris, procrastination is often born out if fear of failure or analysis paralysis. It happens to us all, Ive been model making for 50 plus years (😳😳) and I still have moments like that - usually when Im close to finishing building a model and to mess it up would be endless lost hours of work. But we learn by making mistakes so onwards and upwards🤞✌️👍💜😉

[@kymvalleygardensdesign5350]

I have also overthought these types of points, which is why I too have started building a minimal layout so that I can overcome my fears by having something easier to handle.

[@johnneal4253]

Good video series . I like the point motor blocks .

[@smallrails6831]

Thanks mate. Very informative. I have been a bit timid about points motors and electrofrog points. I am going to have a go with my next module next year. Yes shelf layouts have advantages and finishing and super detailing is in deed more achievable. Keep up good work. Bernie

[@gwrtromsoe]

Think I'm going to try a small shunting layout to get techniques tested before going on the main layout... Thanks for these vids Tris! Looking forward to the next! :)

[@nigelericogden3200]

Hi Triss, a comment on prior videos … I started to watch your modular oo9 build prior to the Statfold show, not realising that you planned to exhibit it there … life, and a million distractions happened (of course) and although I attended Statfold I never realised you and your layout were there (disappointment) … I just wanted to say that, rewatching your modular construction now, I find the content super helpful and your manner and approach very nice indeed … I’ve got about 5 oo9 locos and a set track loop on the dining room table … I’ve been toying with the idea of constructing a layout, but living here in a one bedroom flat with my partner, space for us is at a premium … I may very well consider getting some laser cut baseboards from your mate Tony as it seems a manageable way to actually get started … thank you for the content, I find your videos most enjoyable. Best, and Happy Christmas from Tunbridge Wells, Nigel

[@DMCRailways]

Another great video, it's an odd thing to say but, videos like this of just doing the one task and having a bit more fun, rather than a monster build is nice and refreshing. It's kind of a validation too that it's alright to just go do a bit on my railway and not get bogged down with the grand plan. :) With wiring points that have 2 frogs like that 3 way point or a double slip, I normally cover the other part and just wire them as 1 point, then do the other. That helps me when it gets complex. Those points are basically just 2 points occupying the same space in effect. Then if you can do one point, you can manage the complex ones too. Unsure if that helps any :)

[@carolinerogers1057]

Another great video

[@markvickery4032]

Hi Tris point motor's a bit hit, and Miss only had one on my layout. A tortoise worked better with peco points than hornby best regards Mark vickery

[@alansmall9071]

Always remember it’s two sets of points rear motor to rear frogs front motor to front frog don’t get confused or scared that it’s more complicated than it is

[@minos5548]

love your builds but one question , on an end to end why do you need to change polarity on the track, insulated points would work just as well dc and dcc please put me right if I'm wrong [ I'm not dcc minded ] I can cope with warring dc which is good as I cant afford the dcc.. ps I ask as a query not a criticism

[@timbuck8274]

Hi Tris, it's always a satisfying milestone when things start moving. (though in my world it's steam not diesel 🙃). I too found the 3 way point intimidating in the first instance but now I've wired lots of them, they've become pretty easy! Have you settled on a locale for the layout? Countryside, city, town, industrial?

[@off2geo]

Nice

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

cool vid thanks lee

[@FATBONNES1969]

Just a thought, you may considered put a magnet on the extend line to keep it steady when open. Can you link that screew driver please.