Two and three rail operations on the same track with some Hornby Dublo, Wrenn and even Tri-ang.

A forty something year old transformer and controller bit the dust during a recent running session rendering my 2/3 rail circuit dead. I took the opportunity to upgrade and redesign the wiring while the hunt started for a "new" power supply. This will probably be another H&M. A temporary controller is doing the job and this video shows some runing on this track.

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Nice session. A great way of adding lots of flexibility to your layout. The Tri-ang Hornby model is R.850 which first appeared in 1968 catalogue. It's should have a glowing fire box. Mine does. The X.04 motor runs great if maintained. The Plastic thing... Hmm. Interesting reference for a bit of a classic. Will be interesting to see a newer Hornby loco with the its flimsy Chinese motor running on your layout. New loco with an old controller? Should be entertaining. 👍

[@thedublorailway3803]

I got my first R. 850 in 1968 as a Christmas present and it was always an appalling runner. The one you saw which does indeed have a glowing fire box has been a pleasant surprise. I am in the market for one more but in very good condition. You will have noticed that the one running is a bit battered and worn. I am not a huge fan of this Triang Hornby era but I have always loved this example and preferred it in BR livery. I'll be sure to get some footage of the new A4 running. So far all new Hornby models have taken to the track and the H&M equipment quite happily.

[@premikyam2726]

you have established a similar set-up to my own layout. In my case I am using Trix fibre based 3-rail track which allows Dublo, Triang, Farish , Wrenn and Trix all to be run depending on which rolling stock is available.

[@thedublorailway3803]

I have a Trix Britannia with the big flanges and it struggles on an of my track. I should have put down some suitable track somewhere but right now there is not room.