Ready for Wincanton Show 11-12 Nov

Getting Sturminster ready for the show at Wincanton next weekend, managed to get the Collett running, not sure what I did but runs around the layout and Poole Sidings now with no problems. All the points have been checked on the layout along with the routes and Signals and most of the engines have beenContinue reading “Ready for Wincanton Show 11-12 Nov”

Frome Show 7-8th January

After a couple of years of hibernation Sturminster will be on display at the Frome show on the 7-8th November. Phil has kindly agreed to come and help me run it again so looking forward to a catch up and a weekend running trains. I’ve been working at getting my early period stock together 1920-1940Continue reading “Frome Show 7-8th January”

West Sussex N Gauge Show -Shoreham 5th November

Wealden Cement will be out next weekend at the West Sussex N Gauge show in Shoreham in the Baptist Church. The layout will be included in the club layout which for this event is around 16 Feet by 16 Feet of running lines supported by individual members boards. Along with the large club layout featuringContinue reading “West Sussex N Gauge Show -Shoreham 5th November”

Automation Software – Longlist

Based on the requirements in my last post I have started to look at automation software. I’ll start with the long list of products and an initial assessment before shortlisting these down for a more detailed look.   Most seem to offer trial versions so once i have a test layout I can use this toContinue reading “Automation Software – Longlist”

Kilsby Drift – Automation

I’m hoping that I’ll be able to form a team to help exhibit the layout but with the house move to Dorset the friends that have agreed to help are going to be farther away and less available and whilst I’m sure that over time I’ll be able to get other people to help itContinue reading “Kilsby Drift – Automation”