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#101 Posted : 22 April 2012 20:15:28(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Hello all,

Most of my week of holidays was spent in wiring the 5 upper level plates.
Some of us gave me great feedback at the beginning of my project about the wiring...but the reality is it is far from perfectMellow ...Let say it's acceptable, but for the perfection you'll have to wait for me to be retiredBored.

I've tried each plate hasn't "free" wires crossing the plate boundary. For that I've used connectors you can find in PC (from 4 to 10 connections).

A few shots, as usual

Behind the scene...

Yeah, quite a bunch of wires...



The computer command center... Today, 12 locos (without wagons) run in automatic mode...

The upper level with signals and light masts...




Next step: finish the little bit of wiring, and start ballasting...

Cheers
Fabrice
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petestra Offline
#102 Posted : 22 April 2012 21:30:19(UTC)
petestra

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Hi Fabrice, wow you're wiring is very neat. Great photos,layout is progressing nicely.Where's Lily?Woot
Isn't she helping you today?
PeterThumpUp Smile
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French_Fabrice Offline
#103 Posted : 23 April 2012 17:45:13(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Originally Posted by: petestra Go to Quoted Post
Where's Lily?Woot
Isn't she helping you today?
PeterThumpUp Smile


She has played a bit with the various electric wire coils, and I've gently asked her to stop (with no answerConfused )
Laugh
Cheers
Fabrice
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steventrain Offline
#104 Posted : 24 April 2012 07:52:31(UTC)
steventrain

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Very good.

Lots of wiring.Scared
Large Marklinist layout with C-tracks/Central station 2/Mobile station 2/Boosters 60174s/Marklin collector since 1990s/Collector Marklin from the 1950s/Favorites Steam class BR01/BR03/BR05/BR50/Insider Club membership.
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GlennM Offline
#105 Posted : 24 April 2012 09:48:19(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: river6109 Go to Quoted Post
Fabrice,

great looking layout, looking at your raised section, I think it will withhold the weight of any train and to compare my supports with yours, mine is still standing and holding up after 35 years and this is with hot glue not wood glue but its always better to overdue it, than as pointed out, having problems down the track so to speak.

Your cat needs a night out or had too many late nights.

You rail connectors: I assume you connect them to a S88 detection module and the rail connectors on the this side are the ground connectors.
Lot of modelers install blocksystems, which is ok but it doesn't give you any guarantee of a free accident scenario; e.g. a train looses some carriages, in this case in the siding with 3 tracks. a train will not enter any siding track if there are any carraiges detected.
Detecting carriages or a loco is by isolating one rail and this is easely done with k-tracks, The S88 detects if there is anything on the track (AC wheels are detected).

regards.,

John


John / Anyone,

This is the first time I have come across this subject and would like to know more, do you know of any sites on line with an English explanation and wiring diagrams to make this work? Can it also be done with M and C track? How does it work, when a rogue item is found within a block section does it prevent access to that block section or does it shut the whole network down?

As I am still planning my layout it would be useful to include such electrical items at the panning stage.


Many thanks

Mr A Luddite
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#106 Posted : 24 April 2012 19:00:29(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Originally Posted by: GlennM Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: river6109 Go to Quoted Post
Fabrice,

great looking layout, looking at your raised section, I think it will withhold the weight of any train and to compare my supports with yours, mine is still standing and holding up after 35 years and this is with hot glue not wood glue but its always better to overdue it, than as pointed out, having problems down the track so to speak.

Your cat needs a night out or had too many late nights.

You rail connectors: I assume you connect them to a S88 detection module and the rail connectors on the this side are the ground connectors.
Lot of modelers install blocksystems, which is ok but it doesn't give you any guarantee of a free accident scenario; e.g. a train looses some carriages, in this case in the siding with 3 tracks. a train will not enter any siding track if there are any carraiges detected.
Detecting carriages or a loco is by isolating one rail and this is easely done with k-tracks, The S88 detects if there is anything on the track (AC wheels are detected).

regards.,

John


John / Anyone,

This is the first time I have come across this subject and would like to know more, do you know of any sites on line with an English explanation and wiring diagrams to make this work? Can it also be done with M and C track? How does it work, when a rogue item is found within a block section does it prevent access to that block section or does it shut the whole network down?

As I am still planning my layout it would be useful to include such electrical items at the panning stage.


Many thanks

Mr A Luddite


Hi,

A few links which can be helpful :

In the two latest, you'll find some infos on connecting S88 to contact tracks/reed contacts/switching tracks. All these tracks are (were for M tracks) available for K & C tracks.
Finally, when a rogue item still occupies a block section (let's say a wagon hasn't started with the train previously occupying this block section), the contact at the corresponding S88 input hasn't changed of status. After that, it depends on the way you handle the S88 info...If you operate through a computer connected to a CS, then you have all the possibilities available : stop all, close the faulty block only, etc...If you operate more manually, then you'll have to setup maybe more devices but I'm not fluent on the manual mode, so other members may provide you with more accurate answers.

HTH
Fabrice
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#107 Posted : 25 April 2012 15:37:16(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: French_Fabrice Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: GlennM Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: river6109 Go to Quoted Post
Fabrice,

great looking layout, looking at your raised section, I think it will withhold the weight of any train and to compare my supports with yours, mine is still standing and holding up after 35 years and this is with hot glue not wood glue but its always better to overdue it, than as pointed out, having problems down the track so to speak.

Your cat needs a night out or had too many late nights.

You rail connectors: I assume you connect them to a S88 detection module and the rail connectors on the this side are the ground connectors.
Lot of modelers install blocksystems, which is ok but it doesn't give you any guarantee of a free accident scenario; e.g. a train looses some carriages, in this case in the siding with 3 tracks. a train will not enter any siding track if there are any carraiges detected.
Detecting carriages or a loco is by isolating one rail and this is easely done with k-tracks, The S88 detects if there is anything on the track (AC wheels are detected).

regards.,

John


John / Anyone,

This is the first time I have come across this subject and would like to know more, do you know of any sites on line with an English explanation and wiring diagrams to make this work? Can it also be done with M and C track? How does it work, when a rogue item is found within a block section does it prevent access to that block section or does it shut the whole network down?

As I am still planning my layout it would be useful to include such electrical items at the panning stage.


Many thanks

Mr A Luddite


Hi,

A few links which can be helpful :

In the two latest, you'll find some infos on connecting S88 to contact tracks/reed contacts/switching tracks. All these tracks are (were for M tracks) available for K & C tracks.
Finally, when a rogue item still occupies a block section (let's say a wagon hasn't started with the train previously occupying this block section), the contact at the corresponding S88 input hasn't changed of status. After that, it depends on the way you handle the S88 info...If you operate through a computer connected to a CS, then you have all the possibilities available : stop all, close the faulty block only, etc...If you operate more manually, then you'll have to setup maybe more devices but I'm not fluent on the manual mode, so other members may provide you with more accurate answers.

HTH
Fabrice



Fabrice

That is a great response. I can now read around this subject.

Many thanks

Glenn
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French_Fabrice Offline
#108 Posted : 20 May 2012 20:44:32(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Hello fans,

Progress is slow this time, but results are becoming nice.

After struggling with my defective signals, I've setup the roundhouse locomotive shed and the beginning of automatic motion with the turntable.
Very nice leds illuminating inside (sodium light color like).

A few shots:

Closer...

Three old ladies waiting for carrying goods or people...

Closer...3048, 3310 and 3684...all upgraded with LokpilotV4


Cheers
fabrice
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BrandonVA Offline
#109 Posted : 24 May 2012 14:22:30(UTC)
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Looks great!

-Brandon
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#110 Posted : 24 May 2012 15:35:02(UTC)
Danlake

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Well done Fabrice!

Looks like to a be fun layout to run. 12 trains in auto modeThumpUp

Brgds- Lasse
Digital 8m2 layout / C & M tracks / Era IV / CS2 60214 / Train Controller Gold
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#111 Posted : 24 May 2012 15:54:56(UTC)
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The layout is looking super, Fabrice. Hope all the problems are solvable now. PeterThumpUp Smile
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NewMB Offline
#112 Posted : 24 May 2012 17:29:55(UTC)
NewMB

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Now that looks fantastic!!
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#113 Posted : 24 May 2012 19:06:58(UTC)
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Look very good.ThumpUp
Large Marklinist layout with C-tracks/Central station 2/Mobile station 2/Boosters 60174s/Marklin collector since 1990s/Collector Marklin from the 1950s/Favorites Steam class BR01/BR03/BR05/BR50/Insider Club membership.
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#114 Posted : 25 May 2012 03:58:40(UTC)
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Hi Fabrice,
Your planning and neatness is incredible.
What ribbon wire did you use for the s88 wiring? That is exactly what I want to do with our layout. I was considering using network cable, but the ribbon looks so clean.
Vince
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#115 Posted : 25 May 2012 04:32:24(UTC)
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Fabrice it is really looking great. Love the Locomotive Shed and Turntable.
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French_Fabrice Offline
#116 Posted : 25 May 2012 17:20:44(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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@all : many thanks for your congratulationsBigGrin

@VinceHerman: I've used this cable : http://www.electronique-...35&products_id=83561
Even if you don't read french, you may get the essential info. Try to find an electronic parts dealer close to you, and order what is fitted to your need.

I'd like to add some remarks, regarding wiring of lot of sensors.
1) Ribbon wire is expensive (in my case, 7.5 € / meter). If you have an important layout, wiring cost may increase much more than expected
2) In "classic" use of S88, it is recommended the S88 are as close as possible of the CS. This approach is the one I've used, because a) that was the only one I knew, b) my layout is not very big.
3) But...I've read, either in this forum or other forums or in some more "advanced" guides, that the 6 wire flat ribbon used to connect the S88 together and to the CS must be as short as possible, because this bus is very sensitive to noise. So, in case of very long wiring, there may be an other solution: Use the improved version of the S88, i.e. the S88-N.
http://www.opendcc.de/s88/s88_n/s88-n_e.html
Some specialized companies provide this kind of device. The one I know is LDT: Have a look there : http://www.ldt-infocente...english/home_frame_e.htm and search for S88-N devices.
The "pros" of using such devices are :
-You put a S88N close to the tracks where sensors are, i.e reduce the cable length from each sensor to the S88N input
-You link all S88N together with standard shielded ethernet cable (much cheaper that flat ribbon cable) and above all not sensitive to noise and allowing comfortable length
-The last S88N (close to the CS) use the 6-wire cable provided to connect to the CS2
-Price is in the same range as of Viessmann 5217

I personally didn't experiment such a solution, because of 2a) and 2b). But when I will plan for a larger layout, I will certainly experiment this solution.
Maybe some others members may provide you more information for this type of solution, if it fits your needs.

HTH
Fabrice
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jvuye Offline
#117 Posted : 25 May 2012 19:38:58(UTC)
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Amazing progress...Blink
Where do you find the time to work? BigGrin
I'll have to come and check this one out one of these days! Laugh
Bravo!
Cheers
Jacques Vuye aka Dr.Eisenbahn
Once a vandal, learning to be better and had great success!
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French_Fabrice Offline
#118 Posted : 25 May 2012 20:03:07(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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You know you are welcome, Jacques !Smile

Cheers
Fabrice
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#119 Posted : 25 May 2012 23:33:59(UTC)
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Fabrice,

And I thought my wiring was coming from a spaghetti market.

John
http://www.youtube.com/river6109
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Laxman Offline
#120 Posted : 29 May 2012 14:22:36(UTC)
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Vince

With regard to ribbon cable see this website (asapwire.com)

asapwire.com

I ordered the 25 foot 16 ribbon cable and could easily divide it into two 8 cable sections to use to hook up the M switch boxes for analog control of switches.

It does not look like they still carry the 25 foot rolls but they do have the 100 foot in various number of cables.

I think that it does make the wiring neater.
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#121 Posted : 15 June 2012 22:22:30(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Hello fans,

Some news of the layout...

Because of having too much problems with M light signals, I've decided to remove them. After experimenting, my choice is done with Viessmann multiplex signals (472x series) which have a very close look to M signals, complemented by Vie5229 MM/DCC decoders.

This implies some new investment Crying ... and also to rewire the upper layer with removal of all upper tracks Bored. Before starting the works, I've taken my plan to update it, and as a natural consequence Mad , I've decided to modify a bit some tracks to add playabilityBlink.

The first variation add another line in the background, totally hide the descending ramp, and modify the switches on the right side of the station.
Here is the new plan:


But I'm also tempted to add more, with a second variation:



That's difficult to stay reasonable ...Cool
I'm still hesitating between first and second variation...The second implies more works as the plates are already adjusted and need 3 cm more width...

Stay tuned...
Cheers
Fabrice

Edited by user 17 June 2012 06:15:25(UTC)  | Reason: variation 2 updated
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#122 Posted : 06 July 2012 20:16:16(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Hello all,

Finally, level 3 will be as shown below:




3 of 5 "level 3" plates are now resized, and all the previous wiring of level 3 has been wiped Crying.

Some "complementary" rework is also planned:
- As previously said, all M 763xx signals are replaced with 472x Viessmann signals and 5229 decoders.
- Simplify the wiring of level 3 plates by minimizing the number of cables (idea is to propagate mainly the 4 power wires from one plate to another). To get rid of feedback wires coming close to the CS2, I've changed the technology and I'm ready to use S88N feedback devices provided by LDT. These devices are equivalent to S88/VIE5217 but each device can be connected to an other one thru shielded ethernet cable. So, no more 60 feedback cables coming to the CS2 but only 2 ethernet cables connected to a splitter (DSW88N), the latest connected to the CS2 by a (short) traditional 6 pin cable. So, all feedback has to be totally rewired (including also level 1 & 2).

I'll have some work to do during holidays Wink

Cheers
fabrice
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#123 Posted : 06 July 2012 22:05:09(UTC)
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Looks great, Fabrice. PeterThumpUp Smile
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#124 Posted : 07 July 2012 07:10:39(UTC)
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Hi Fabrice,

Great progress on your layout. ThumpUp

Ian.
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#125 Posted : 07 August 2012 20:34:20(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Hello fans,

Evolution is done. All wiring updated... and it runs perfectly !BigGrin

Here is the result...


New synoptics from the command PC


Much less wires


...but more command devices


Ribbon of LEDs added to the lower levels


Wiring ... general overview


Station from one side


Switching tower


From an other angle


Siding


Fuel depot


Ascending ramp and hidden stations


Turntable


Station from the other side


Station from rear


Final overview

Now, it's time to start tunnels and a bit of scenery...

Cheers
Fabrice
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#126 Posted : 07 August 2012 22:00:41(UTC)
petestra

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Just excellent, Fabrice. The layout will be a-lot of fun to operate as I can tell by the wiring plan.
Looking forward to your first video. PeterThumpUp Smile
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#127 Posted : 08 August 2012 05:20:00(UTC)
jvuye

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Looks fantastic and I know that when you say "Works perfectly" you're not kidding!
Bravo!
We'll have to "play trains" one of these days!
Cheers
Jacques Vuye aka Dr.Eisenbahn
Once a vandal, learning to be better and had great success!
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#128 Posted : 08 August 2012 06:50:58(UTC)
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Hi Fabrice,

you've done a nice work !

Regards
Joël
Marklin HO - M track & C track - Analog mode - DC locos conversion to AC - http://www.marklin-users.net/TrainIride - my channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/2mes2mains
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#129 Posted : 08 August 2012 07:26:51(UTC)
steventrain

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Good work, Fabrice.
Large Marklinist layout with C-tracks/Central station 2/Mobile station 2/Boosters 60174s/Marklin collector since 1990s/Collector Marklin from the 1950s/Favorites Steam class BR01/BR03/BR05/BR50/Insider Club membership.
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#130 Posted : 08 August 2012 08:37:47(UTC)
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Hi Fabrice,

Excellent work. ThumpUp

Ian.
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GlennM Offline
#131 Posted : 08 August 2012 11:09:32(UTC)
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Fabrice,

Lots of hard work has gone into the layout so far, and it looks great.

BR

Glenn
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Johnvr Offline
#132 Posted : 08 August 2012 19:34:47(UTC)
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Fabrice,

Looks absolutely fantastic.
Many hours of fun ahead !!

Regards,BigGrin
John
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#133 Posted : 08 August 2012 20:04:31(UTC)
kweekalot

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Hi Fabrice,

What a super beautiful mult level big layout !!
And your cat is also great!!
I wish I had a bit more space for a slightly bigger layout than I have now...

Marco
Only my passion is out of scale !

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#134 Posted : 08 August 2012 22:31:40(UTC)
intruder

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Thanks for all the nice photos of you great layout, Fabrice.

A big inspiration for me to go on with my layout.
Best regards Svein
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#135 Posted : 09 August 2012 05:20:47(UTC)
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Very nice,i like the long straight sections,you can run great train consists.
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#136 Posted : 09 August 2012 06:29:05(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Thanks to all !

Cheers
Fabrice
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#137 Posted : 09 August 2012 07:59:46(UTC)
Shintaro

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Hi Fabrice.

Great work!! Thanks for the excellent pictures of every angle and view point.

Cheers.
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#138 Posted : 14 August 2012 12:43:19(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Hi,

Scenery is starting...Catenary, walls, painting, weathering, etc...So much to do !

A few shots of the ongoing works:

The ramp...

The repair shed

The coal depot

Water pumps

E94 taking the ramp...

Stay tuned...
Cheers
fabrice
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petestra Offline
#139 Posted : 14 August 2012 14:40:40(UTC)
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Very nice photos, Fabrice. The layout is lookin' good! PeterThumpUp Smile
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#140 Posted : 14 August 2012 16:13:40(UTC)
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Hi Fabrice,

Nice work.ThumpUp

Ian.
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#141 Posted : 14 August 2012 16:32:35(UTC)
steventrain

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Looking good.
Large Marklinist layout with C-tracks/Central station 2/Mobile station 2/Boosters 60174s/Marklin collector since 1990s/Collector Marklin from the 1950s/Favorites Steam class BR01/BR03/BR05/BR50/Insider Club membership.
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#142 Posted : 14 August 2012 16:55:27(UTC)
hennabm

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Hi Fabrice

I like seeing layouts as the scenery goes in. Your work looks top classThumpUp

Mike
1957 - 1985 era
What's digital?
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#143 Posted : 14 August 2012 20:38:36(UTC)
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Fabrice,

it´s looking really nice, I will/and have followed this thread for some time now, keep up the good work !

Regards Henrik
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#144 Posted : 14 August 2012 21:16:27(UTC)
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Good work, Fabrice! ThumpUp
Ray from the Rock.
Mostly Marklin Era III & IV
6021 replaced with MS2
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#145 Posted : 14 August 2012 22:25:33(UTC)
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I have just reviewed this topic for the first time. You did a great job, Fabrice, even if it is not always an easy task with K-tracks. Congratulations.

Pierre.
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#146 Posted : 15 August 2012 05:46:54(UTC)
jvuye

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Mmmmmh!
It really starts to look like something!!
Good job on the catenary too...!
Cheers
Jacques Vuye aka Dr.Eisenbahn
Once a vandal, learning to be better and had great success!
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#147 Posted : 15 August 2012 06:16:14(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Thanks to all !

Cheers
F
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#148 Posted : 15 August 2012 07:08:14(UTC)
NZMarklinist


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Location: Auckland NZ
I'm over awed by your wiring Fabrice. ThumpUp but for myself Scared However the layout is looking fanatstic, wish I'd discovered this thread earlier Smile

For those of you looking for a ready MRR source of multi coloured ribbon cables Brawa has them Wink lots of different colour combo varieties and cross sections for different jobs. ThumpUp
P/N; 8 core 0.14mmsq- 5m #3188 (5.87eu not incl Mwst at LS) / 50m #3189 (56.25eu not incl, only a small volume discount Glare ) Ok for S88 signals I hope, at least, as I've used it as the wiring bus for my modules
Lokshop stocks most of them Wink

Glen
Auckland NZ

" Every Marklin layout needs a V200, a Railbus and a Banana car", not to mention a few Black and red Steamers, oh and the odd Elok !

CS1 Reloaded, Touch Cab, C Track Modules, K track layout all under construction. Currently Insider
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#149 Posted : 17 August 2012 23:48:45(UTC)
Rinus


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Location: Wageningen, The Netherlands
Hi fabrice,

Im impressed by your PC steering! Is it working OK?

I began programming in Rocrail recently. Any tips?

I'll try to re-use my Uhlenbrock Lissy transmitters instead of contact rail.

Good luck with the ballasting!Smile

Rinus
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#150 Posted : 18 August 2012 17:40:10(UTC)
French_Fabrice

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Originally Posted by: Rinus Go to Quoted Post
Hi fabrice,

Im impressed by your PC steering! Is it working OK?

I began programming in Rocrail recently. Any tips?

I'll try to re-use my Uhlenbrock Lissy transmitters instead of contact rail.

Good luck with the ballasting!Smile

Rinus


Hi Rinus,

The synoptics works fine ! But, what's more impressive is the automatic mode !
A useful feature is the automatic generation of routes ("Analyze" in "File" menu). After that, review all routes generated if they fit your needs (I have approx. 100 routes generated).
Each route can be tuned in terms of speed. In case you adjust route speed, you'll have to re-check to "Reduce speed" check box if you want multi-aspect signals to set "yellow" when switches are thrown.
It's really a great software !ThumpUp

Thanks for your encouragement for ballasting, but before I have to change two defective switches (bad electric contact, even after cleaning Crying ).

Cheers
Fabrice
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