Welcome to the visitors from Narrow Gauge Online, who have been (mis)directed here as the result of a query on 45mm track. Don't get lose, hear.
It's OK, I've laid a trail of breadcrumbs. Hi Gavin,
Richard
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Welcome to the visitors from Narrow Gauge Online, who have been (mis)directed here as the result of a query on 45mm track. Don't get lose, hear.
Richard, your first post so welcomeIt's OK, I've laid a trail of breadcrumbs. Hi Gavin,
Richard
All the Sparrows in our garden say 'thank you, and what's for dessert?'It's OK, I've laid a trail of breadcrumbs. Hi Gavin,
Richard
Extract from the Taita Gorge Garden Rail Working Timetable (Dated 23 Sept 2014)
Petticoat Junction
Signalling
A signal, numbered 990, has been installed on the Reverse Loop at Petticoat Junction.
This signal is for the assistance of Eastbound trains running on the Reverse Loop, and will indicate the polarity setting for trains entering the Mainline.
When a Danger, Stop (Red) indication is showing, the Mainline polarity for Eastbound trains is incorrectly set. Trains must NOT pass this signal at Red.
A Clear, Proceed (Green) indication will show that polarity is correctly set, and trains may pass in accordance with operating procedures.
This signal will NOT be lit when there are no trains running under track power.
I need to get a smaller red bulb (that one was the only replacement I could find at the time).
The signal runs off track power, and uses two diodes to set the correct indication
$NZ5.00 every 5 years, that must be breaking the bankDark territory now.... the return loop crossover was removed last night.
Since I had removed its opposite on the Outback section, I found it wasn't getting any use. Besides, the points were always jambing up with pine needles, and was getting a spot of bother with electrical continuity.
Turnouts have been cleaned up (garden hose!) and put into stock for 'further use', along with the signal. Massive cost savings too, I was having to replace the DPDT switch, at the grand sum of $NZ5.00 every 5 years due to rust.
The world might be a happier place, if we could distract them with trains to play with!Somebody has to look after the world leaders
You're probably on the right track there. Mind you once the track/battery power question arises........The world might be a happier place, if we could distract them with trains to play with!
PhilP