Building A Hornby TT:120 Model Railway Layout. Track, Points, HM7000 Controller Options, etc

Building A Hornby TT:120 Model Railway Layout. Track, Points, HM7000 Controller Options, etc | ml5

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Latest News, New additions, what's now available, since Part Two &, looking ahead. Why I'm going Peco for track & Points. OO vs TT:120 Oxford Cars & Buildings Side by Side. My TT:120 Layout Plan. The Bespoke Layout Build Begins from scratch. PLUS, THE MODELOCO 5 QUESTIONS to ask yourself too, that could potentially save you a bundle of time & cash in future. Here to get your creative juices flowing, as we ask, Why, When, Where, What & Which Way?
Helping you get the most out of your Modelling journey in 2023.
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - TT:120 vs OO gauge Building Purchases, Reward Point Reminders & Hornby's Latest additions in TT:120 online
02:05 - HM7000. RJ-12 Controller connection & other Layout Control Options (Part One)
04:23 - TT:120 vs OO gauge Oxford Cars Purchases
04:43 - Hornby Code 80 vs Peco Code 55 Track join, okay?
06:23 - TT:120 Track Geometry thoughts.
07:23 - Peco vs Hornby Point Geometry
08:13 - Latest on TT:120 Loco's, HM7000, Decoders, Stay Alive & the Patented Bluetooth Mesh Technology' being used?
11:19 - My TT:120 Layout Plan
12:21 - Layout Build Begins (tips & tricks)
23:27 - WHY? WHEN? WHERE? WHAT? & WHICH WAY? THE 5 QUESTIONS TO ALWAYS ASK YOURSELF, BEFORE YOU START, IN ORDER TO HELP MAXIMISE YOUR RESOURCES AT ANY STAGE.
35:10 - Planning ahead, Accessory Control Options that will slowly come on tap for TT:120 in various ways.
42:44 - Layout Control Options (Part Two)
47:00 - 15V 1Amp vs 15V 4 Amp Transformers? Getting the right AC Adapter/Transformer for your Layout.
48:15 Thanks & Thanks For Subscribing!
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@HamStrains Жыл бұрын

This is good to see someone talking about things in these terms. Much enjoyed

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, very much appreciated 👍

@barronTV1 Жыл бұрын

Its good to see the whole process, so people know what they're getting themselves into.

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

It was surprisingly complex to hold all that process concisely in my head before rolling the camera. I really wanted to try and show, that this hobby can dive very deep indeed and, that there’s so much to look at first really, to save resources further on down the line. Keeping it fun along the journey and adapting to suit your natural skills and talents being important too but, that’s what makes this hobby quite unique. Fitting it all into one video was quite a challenge as, it’s so different for everyone. Thanks for your support. Back to modelling now 👍

@tiggerhal Жыл бұрын

Many thanks - really helpful to a complete newbie to Railway Modelling

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

That’s really warming to hear. Big Thanks 😊

@rpennington7105 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, very informative and I’m looking forward to your next instalment. Keep up the good work.

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support 🙏👍

@damianinCanadaTT-OO Жыл бұрын

Really like the 5 questions. I’ve started already but i think I can adjust based on my answers

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

That’s great Damian. Getting on the right track saves a lot of resources and that depends on what we want down the line. 🤔👍🙂

@oldcitybricks9153 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Kinda new and First time I have seen incline tips.

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Many thanks 👍

@stevio7777 Жыл бұрын

Wow Andy just finished watching all of this excellent vid. I’m in the process of decorating the spare room. Next step installing the 11’ by 5’ baseboard 🤔. Got some good tips from this vid. I really want block detection where the trains run their selves but haven’t a clue how to do it? 😂. Thanks for spending your valuable time on producing these very helpful vids they are a godsend. By the way do you mind me asking what you do for a living are you a full time musician or an engineer? Once again many thanks Steve

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Awww, that’s so kind. Block detection is like everything else, once you know how, it seems a lot more obvious. Plus, serving others in this way is definitely something I really enjoy doing, suddenly. As for, Engineer or, Musician well, I’ve definitely been a full time both of them. Music, was destined to become my chosen path but, engineering has helped me fulfill so much too, it’s a great string to any bow

@I_Was_Chrispy_Kreme Жыл бұрын

I would imagine using bluetooth means there is near enough an unlimited number of bluetooth as they use 48bit addresses. So it's unlikely there would be a clash at a exhibition. The question on bluetooth for me is generally 3-4 connections to a device are considered stable. I suppose an endpoint can switch between multiple connections

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Great point & that too, crossed my mind, after this went out. Having used Railmaster with the app as well, mmm? Yes, I know this time, it will be a lot better but, am sure folks like myself will still always crave having that 'Hands On' feel. Not sure how it will juggle running more than one Loco at once on small screens... plus down the line, the accessories all need to be quickly seen & altered too. In principle great, in practice, we shall see?

@terryglover3215 Жыл бұрын

I asked Metcalfe if they would be doing 120 scale buildings and said they wouldn't. Maybe if it gets enough of a user base they will.

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Do you know, I thought exactly the same thing. I’m a resin build fan but, do plan to have a go at scratch building or, rather altering a ready resin built, to make the GOATHLAND Station gift shop that was added on site about 5 years or, so ago for my OO plans. Having passed the Metcalfe site numerous times in the past. Btw, this is probably the most beautiful place to work and have a manufacturing business ever and on seeing those huge printing, embossing and pressing machines through the huge modern, tinted glass, old mill windows, often wonder. There’s a sense of some mixed emotions about TT:120 but, mine are positive. Could imagine, being Mr. Metcalfe thinking, ‘oh no, we’re gonna have to get another press or, two, up these narrow country roads’, maybe the jigs and moulds needed, would mean a massive outlay. Once out their, the roads always make modern sized cars, even a modern Mini, look slightly overbearing and, out of scale with the dry stone walled thoroughfares, that sit so perfectly upon, these magnificent, natural surroundings.

@stevio7777 9 ай бұрын

Hi Andy, I want to be able to fully automate my TT120 layout so It looks as though I'm going to buy Itrains and the Roco Z21 controller as it looks as though the Hornby controllers aint that good. I take it that this system will still be able to run my Loco's with the HM7000 18 pin decoders fitted to them? Thanks Matey! Steve

@modeloco 9 ай бұрын

I’ll confirm that once I’ve tried it myself but, in theory 👍

@stevio7777 Жыл бұрын

Just received the easterner set. Paid for 18 pin decoder and hm 7020 adapter lead. How disgruntled was I when I found out the transformer supplied with the set p9000 wouldn’t fit the adapter lead. I had to order the p9100 transformer as well

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Glad you got it sorted in the end then

@stevio7777 Жыл бұрын

@@modeloco not really the train only went 2 feet 60 cms and conked out. Got send it back lol

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Got mine back after 10 weeks

@stevio7777 Жыл бұрын

@@modeloco yeah thought it was gonna be a while so ordered mallard and another chip. They should pass each other 🤣 Can you do any vids on what block detection we can use with hm7000 and iPad. I believe Digi Trax is a non starter. Cheers

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

@@stevio7777 Won’t be combining two incompatible protocols but, definitely planning running Bluetooth chipped locos with Digitrax

@redcoffee1212 Жыл бұрын

Where do I get that Hornby 120 mug? Is that a UK exclusive?

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

It took a few gentle nudges in the right direction but, a totally unrelated issue, in the end, yielded the positive result. So mistakes can be a good thing too.

@drgunsmith4099 Жыл бұрын

I’m still waiting for my locomotive in TT ordered it a while ago in club, how long did yo take to arrive.

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

I’m awaiting mine too. I’d like to have a layout, sort of ready, track wise for when it arrives though. If you see one in the video it’s only a Corgi TT:120 static model I bought to make TT:120 Part Two, some time back

@drgunsmith4099 Жыл бұрын

@@modeloco thanks 🙏 do you intend using the original Hornby track or peco track as I’m new I’m not sure what to use yet I’m still just trying to learn.

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

@@drgunsmith4099 just Peco as it’s flexible, the points are superior for DCC and, the track better scaled and looking. Just using the Hornby 2nd radius curves so, I don’t get my bends too tight

@drgunsmith4099 Жыл бұрын

@@modeloco hi, thanks again, yes I’m just watching all your video and just realised what you doing, I should of watched all your video before asking 😂 but thanks for the reply, I’m looking forward to watching how you do things as it will help me loads. Love your track layout might have to steal your idea a little 😂

@oldmetalhead5828 Жыл бұрын

The Peco TT120 track is i think code 55.

@modeloco Жыл бұрын

Yes, you are correct. I’ve added a subtitle, to say so. Thanks 🙏

@olelauridsen666 9 ай бұрын

What a boring wideo

@modeloco 9 ай бұрын

Having raised children I’m used to hearing that adjective being growled, screamed and used to thwart a plan or idea on many occasions. Indeed, I used to do the same and, grrr, always got the same answer back, ‘that’s because you are’ from my parents. My ego didn’t like it or, really understand it at the time so, am sure, you’ve either missed the point due, to possibly, some language differences, as this video could be very helpful after the updates, which of course, were fresh at that time or, I’m personally upsetting you for some reason. That is not and never has been my intention. Always here to help if you’d like to explain a little more, in a more positive way. Let’s unpack this and your obvious disdain towards something I put a lot of thought, time and effort into. If not, fair enough, produce your own content one day, ignore this but, please do better by all means. I love this hobby, I love my parents and my kids too. Parenting isn’t all ice cream and chuff chuff trains and they know too, as well now, those boring walks we did were not all just trees and grass ❤️