Hornby Dublo Mercia layout part 4, layout details

A closer look at the details, methods, and workings, of my Hornby Dublo Mercia Layout. Part 4 describes The motorised turntable, traverser, coaling tower and ash plant, also automatic crossing gates and diode operated points.

[@bertiewooster3326]

Absolutely , magnificent Ron tip top !!

[@theequaliser8026]

What an amazing layout 👍👍👍

[@philippedanjou5390]

Ron, your home made roundhouse is just fantastic. I love the overall harmony of light green and cream colours, the equipments look as if they were made in Liverpool !

[@Raedodd5]

Thank you for your kind comments, I did try to replicate the materials, colours, and assembly methods of Dublo pre-war

[@mrgarrytoo]

There are layouts and then there's Ron's layout.....marvellous

[@philippedanjou5390]

Never seen such a clean, clever and large layout !

[@LordTantrums007]

This Dublo layout is fascinating. So many interesting features. Excellent layout to operate. The videos of this layout are never dull always good to watch.

[@trevorgordine3757]

what a great layout. i still have my hornby dublo from 1956 packed in the loft. i wish i had the space to run it.

[@lazythreadd]

Thanks for taking the time to explain the workings of your layout. Making the features work really brings it to life.

[@robinforrest7680]

I'm thoroughly enjoying these videos. Thankyou. When I eventually get around to unpacking all my 00 collection and have the time and space to build a new layout I'll be incorporating your route selection method using diodes. Brilliant, thankyou for this clear explanation which even electrical dunces like me can understand! I work for the SNCF in France and this reminds me of the PRS (Poste d'aiguillage à Relais Souple) at Lyon Part Dieu station where I worked as duty station manager 15 years ago. Route selection in and out of the station resembled your system. The technology in the PRS was already over 20years old where I worked there and dated from the opening of the station and the first TGV line from Lyon to Paris in 1981. Now it has all gone replaced by a huge computer control centre a few km up the line.

[@edoc2]

Hi Ronald Another very interesting video, you have incorporated lots of automation into your layout and I found it fascinating to watch. Very well done. Dave

[@philippedanjou5390]

I am curious to know how many Hornby locomotives you own ? Are you missing any model ?

[@Raedodd5]

Yes I have the complete range of Dublo 2 and 3 rail rolling stock and accessories displayed on the layout.

[@bobjerome5390]

hi your points wiring is very like the logic that's in reel to reel decks coils are re lays button and the button on the front of the unit i do a lot of tape deck re pairs

[@clairependrous4512]

Brilliant.

[@martinreader7765]

Thank you for explaining how you use diodes to control your points. Can I ask are you using a capacitor discharge unit with the diodes?

[@Raedodd5]

Hi Martin, No I don't find the need for a CDU and not sure how they might affect the diodes. Regards, Ron