Boxfile Layout OO Gauge - Update July21 & Running Session

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Apologies for the washed-out colour in this video!
This was my first attempt with a new camera, and as you can see, I got the colour setting wrong. Next time...
TO SKIP STRAIGHT TO THE RUNNING SESSION, HEAD TO 17:45
00:00 Introduction to my layout Caran Leisg
02:30 External view of the box files
05:11 Layout tour
14:30 Meet the fleet - low cost locomotives & rolling stock
17:45 Running Session
My OO gauge Box File Layout 'Caran Leisg' is very much a work in progress. The track is laid and the boxes cut. I take you through what I've done so far, what the plans are, and then we have a running session to demonstrate the operating potential of such a small and simple layout.
My priority is to have a layout that offers operational interest and smooth, stall-free running. This is EXTREMELY challenging in a box file with Setrack points, and I sometimes wish I'd gone for a baseboard and electrofrog points.
However, I am working on getting the best from this layout, and in this video we look at the option of a home-made feedback controller which controls old split-chassis Mainline J72s beautifully.
Therefore it's now become a project to highlight how you can make an operationally interesting, reliable, and portable layout on a budget.
As you can see, there is still a LONG way to go.
The inspiration came from Paul, aka Booking Hall, and his brilliant Boxfile Layout Brierley Canal Road:
www.rmweb.co.uk/community/ind...
For details about the home made controller, check out Jim Read's website. Jim is a very, very kind man who is extremely generous with his knowledge, skill, and time. ogaugemicro.blogspot.com/
Also check out OOBill's channel - the man is a legend who shows in detail how to fix up old locos and get the best from them. / @oobill
For more details about my layout, check out the thread on RMWeb: www.rmweb.co.uk/community/ind...
Thanks for watching!

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@jeremynorman1330 Жыл бұрын

I really do love the ''spirit'' of this. Budgets vary... and even if they increase, there is so much satisfaction in building something with pounds and pounds being spent. Jim Read has been an inspiration to me. I do not have the skills to make a controller but I have been succesful in making card rolling stock.

@chrissharp5073 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great micro layout and definitely demonstrates what can be achieved in such a small space. It may be bare bones now but once all the buildings and details are in place it will be something to look forward too. What a good idea to have a running session to iron out all the wrinkles and any problems not forseen. Really enjoyed your video and yes I've now subscribed.

@andrewd8853 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! I’m away now, but already have detailed plans and a shopping list to grow this once I’m home in October, and am really looking forward to it. All the best.

@paulbrennan3760 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask are the points simply manual controlled? Unless it’s the design of the point I can’t tell if there is a point motor attached. I assume not otherwise you would have mentioned it?

@andrewd8853 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, sorry for the long delay! The points are manually controlled, but there are stiff wires recessed into the foam board so they can be operated remotely from behind IF I ever operate from behind - which I have never done yet! So it's hands-on, and some well-timed editing. Thanks for watching.

@paulbrennan3760 2 жыл бұрын

What paints did you use for you wagons? I’m trying to make some wagon kits but I am in danger of ruining them because the acrylic paints I am using are just not applying correctly. I’ve now purchased sone Tamiya which seems to apply better. Did you prune them first or just paint over the existing scheme? Thanks

@andrewd8853 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I washed them first in hot soapy water and rinsed them off. Then a blast of Poundland grey primer. Followed by thinned (by water) acrylic paints from The Works, mixed up on the palette to get a muddy brown, applied with a Humbrol Flat brush. No problems!

@paulbrennan3760 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewd8853 interesting. I found the acrylics I had seemed too watery in the first place. The preparation and the primer is probably the key thing here.