Ep 9 of the Sandling Junction Build - Heaps Happening - Some Good & Some Not So Good.

Ep 9 of the Sandling Junction Build - Heaps Happening - Some Good & Some Not So Good.
Well, I tried to cram as much in as I could,, but timewise it was getting very long, and my time had to go to my gallery, so I could not complete those final steps in this episode. So that will wait for episode 10.

[@andrewstevenson5449]

Thanks for the update, Paul. No idea about cameras. A German channel I watch did what you want (Erzgebirgs-Moba episode 011) but the Amazon link he gives to the kit he used is showing as unavailable, but searching Amazon for surveillance cameras->bullet cameras throws up some alternatives. Bit spendy though for complete systems, though individual cameras seem reasonable if you have the ability to link it all up to a monitor yourself. I think Dave on Dean Park also installed CCTV in his hidden sidings, so might be worth a look? Regarding your liftout bridge: 1) Good idea on the protective cover for the ends. Maybe on the bridge too? As you say, easy to knock up out of scraps of wood, but I wonder if there are any U-shaped plastic profiles available that would provide a neater (and ultimately less work) solution? 2) Tillig points (available from DCC Concepts [no affiliation]) might be worth a look, as they can be gently bent into a shallow curves. Alternatively, it is possible to modify Peco points, e.g.in your case, you could gain a few millimetres by removing the end sleeper(s), where the double slip and points meet.

[@Sandlingjunction]

Thank you Andrew you make some great points excuse the pun. I will think hard on them cheers P

[@A-Lovely-Bit-of-Kit]

Great update. The 'hoover' is just what I've been looking for!

[@Sandlingjunction]

Its a good allrounder plus an extractor for tools.cheers P

[@DongitsModelRailway]

Yes -- I hadn't thought of that solution. I'm off to see if there's one for the range of cordless tools I use. It'll beat lugging the household vacuum up and down the stairs each time I need to vacuum up some sawdust.

[@Sandlingjunction]

@@DongitsModelRailway nice one james

[@Paul-ov6kd]

Have you considered banking the track on your curved section - Cheers Paul keep up the good work

[@Sandlingjunction]

Hi Paul on certain parts I shall be doing just that, cheers P

[@thelibrarian46]

An excellent update. The geometry does look challenging, however I admire your patience, and I look forward to seeing the progress of the layout. I think it will look very interestingspacialy when it is finished, as different levels will also allow the layout to blend in with the landscape.

[@Sandlingjunction]

I do hope so, I am not known for so much patience lol, cheers P

[@wendys3482]

Thanks Paul, always good to see your updates and to hear your thoughts for improving the tracks. Looking forward to seeing the next one x

[@Sandlingjunction]

Thanks, Wendy yup me too lol lets hope that point work sets up one, cheers P

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good update on layout keep up the work lots do on the layout nice track work

[@Sandlingjunction]

Very kind thank you, cheers P

[@BrianBraithwaite-u3f]

Hi Paul . the cam set is on Amazon iI have the same set myself comes with all you need for two cam and monitor.

[@rogerlockwood2363]

I use a car reversing camera and screen for my storage aera,now have 2 cameras for one four inch screen for £25

[@Sandlingjunction]

Yes, I have just bought two cameras and a 7 inch screen £ 39 hope it works out lol. cheers P

[@rogerlockwood2363]

The only thing is you might have to add a switch to change between two cameras depending on how yours works.

[@paulmarmion358]

Great video looking forward to seeing the next one 👍

[@Sandlingjunction]

Thanks Paul appreciated cheers P

[@DongitsModelRailway]

If you haven't glued down the track across the lift-out section yet, cut them in half before you do and put rail joiners in the centre of the tracks. If you don't do this, and solder a single rail at both ends, there's nowhere for any thermal expansion/contraction to go. You may see kinks in the track, or the solder joints failing.

[@Sandlingjunction]

Thanks, James I would have messed up big time cheers chum

[@neilharbott8394]

On many old steam lines, the railway would include single direction yards. For a start it would reduce the number of points, and frequently remove the need for a headshunt. A train would start at the main junction and proceed "down" the line servicing all of the "down yards". When it reached the more comprehensive facilities at the other end of the line, the train would be reversed and it would proceed back "up" the line, servicing all of the "up yards". On low frequency lines, the main would be used as a shunting storage line, but higher frequency would entail an additional shunt line off the main, so the goods could be handled safely without impeding other traffic. In most cases you would not have a "yard locomotive", but instead use the freight locomotive to make all of the freight moves - this also eliminates the need for a yard locomotive servicing facility, and the need to have coal/diesel deliveries to all of the yards on the line! (and it's just cheaper to not have an expensive locomotive and crew stationed at a low use yard).

[@Sandlingjunction]

Thank you Neil, a great piece of information, still digesting it a little and keep rereading to get my head fully around it. cheers P

[@neilharbott8394]

@@Sandlingjunction Here's a simple example: I have a short branch line consisting of 3 stations: #1, #2 and the terminus. Station#1 has an "up" goods yard. Station#2 has a "down" goods yard. I have goods to deliver 4 wagons to #1, 2 wagons to #2 and 2 to the terminus. The train will be marshalled - locomotive, 2 wagons for #2, 4 wagons for #1, and 2 for the terminus, and the brake van. The train runs down the branch to Station#2, it will detach the front 2 wagons, and shunt them into the goods yard (it might take time out to shunt the yard, if needed). The engine connects back onto the freight train, and continues to the terminus, where it will run around, shunt the brake van to the back of the train for the return trip, detach what was the trailing 2 wagons for drop off here at the terminus, and reconnect to the freight train. The freight train now consists of locomotive, 4 wagons for Station#1 and a brake van. It will return up the line to Station#1 to drop off the final 4 wagons, then return to the mainline station yard. Later in the day the locomotive might repeat the run starting empty (with just a brake van) and pick up wagons from Station#2, the terminus, and Station#1.

[@Bunyip_Studios]

Hiya, I'm just getting "model rail curios" lol. I started watching Boomer Diorama for his scenery tutorials, with the idea to improve my diorama's and gaming bases, then began to slip down the rabbit hole. Sandling Junction? Near Maidstone? I live in Gillingham

[@bright3633]

Another great video Paul, can I ask how the 2x1 frames are holding up? I've seen everything from 4x2, 3x2 used but they look overkill to me? Also, are you using 9mm or 12mm Ply?

[@Sandlingjunction]

The 2 x 1 are fantastice no issues the legs are standard cls stud as I used on all aspects on the first handling build. the2 x 1 is fine and using 12mm ply, cheers P

[@bright3633]

Cheers Paul, I'll be doing a teardown shortly and starting again, keep up the great work I'm watching that lift out section closely 👍

[@Harp-House-Halt]

Just make the bridge 1/2" longer at each end so that the joint is 1/2" in from the edge !

[@Sandlingjunction]

Yes that is actually well almost as it is, cheers P

[@davidcook380]

Buy what "Dean Park" bought they looked good .

[@Sandlingjunction]

Cameras? if so I will check them out cheers P

[@graemewilson4126]

Pity there was no sign of any trains running where they could, even with some Alligator clips for power, but we must remember it is your layout, you will be running trains on it the way you wish, The Bridge needs some boards to have the the End of the Tracks soldered and the the power supply underneath with a Trailer Plugs.

[@Sandlingjunction]

getting there slowly, lol, trains did run, but not on the point work in question. cheers P

[@Harp-House-Halt]

I have added info on the camera to my book of faces page titles "Sandling Harbour"

[@Sandlingjunction]

I will seek that and check it out thank you , cheers P

[@Sandlingjunction]

cannot found the link or page you mentioned? any help please, cheers P

[@Harp-House-Halt]

@@Sandlingjunction Hi Paul, difficult to know how to help when any ref to auction sites or my page gets deleted, but to check I could find Sandling Harbour (not Junction) I just logged into the book of faces and in the search box top left I typed Sandling Harbour and it found Harp Hose Halt and my post with all the camera info...

[@SW2Paul]

Would it be possible to use a portable webcam connected to a cheap netbook/notebook

[@Sandlingjunction]

That its possible as I have an old MacBook Pro and old iPad will look into that cheers P

[@richms]

Multiple cameras at once always seems to give issues with USB port limitations

[@bobainsworth5057]

Talk to Charlie of Chadwick model railway. Ask about ir search for in his videos anbout m10 surface mounted sw. Machines, and then you can mount switches ( points ) , on the bridge.

[@Sandlingjunction]

That might work Bob cheers P

[@bachmannobsessed2234]

Ya should add some oo gauge Peco code 75 concrete track

[@Harp-House-Halt]

My post keeps being deleted ?

[@Sandlingjunction]

Oh so sorry no idea why, cheers for trying , P

[@Harp-House-Halt]

4 camera, switch & monitor approx. £125 but can't post details...

[@Sandlingjunction]

maybe the message will not accept a link, maybe a name and model number I can find it, cheers P

[@BrianBraithwaite-u3f]

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