Sunday, September 11, 2011
NTS&B Tunnel Signal
Another thing thats a lot of work, with very little progress indication was the tunnel signal. These LEDs use the same circuit as the Subway signals, but are wired differently to limit the number of wires to the power and track points. The LEDs are put in sockets robbed from an old Christmas Light set.
Friday, September 2, 2011
NTS&B Starting Year 5
Its hard to believe that I started the first (non helix) module of the actual layout 4 years ago. Last year didn't see a lot of progress. I mainly worked with adding buttons for lighting, and trying to finish up the Helix end of the layout when you first come in the door.
The old layout down was torn down, and parts are now in use in Tennessee. I also worked on the TMCC signal some and it is working fairly well on the Helix loop, but not so well else where. The Lego subway was installed, and the walls and lights were put in on the Helix end. Also, the subway track signals were completed. I am getting ready to work on the Bigville subway station.
We also participated in our first Piedmont Pilgrimage last Oct. Every one had a good time, and I am getting ready for the second one next month.
During the year we had a couple 'play days', in which a couple club members brought over some very nice trains to run.
This year I'd like to finish up ALL of the subway loop and lighting, and get the some more bench work done. Before I can do that, I still need to get that other side of the basement finished.
The old layout down was torn down, and parts are now in use in Tennessee. I also worked on the TMCC signal some and it is working fairly well on the Helix loop, but not so well else where. The Lego subway was installed, and the walls and lights were put in on the Helix end. Also, the subway track signals were completed. I am getting ready to work on the Bigville subway station.
We also participated in our first Piedmont Pilgrimage last Oct. Every one had a good time, and I am getting ready for the second one next month.
During the year we had a couple 'play days', in which a couple club members brought over some very nice trains to run.
This year I'd like to finish up ALL of the subway loop and lighting, and get the some more bench work done. Before I can do that, I still need to get that other side of the basement finished.
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