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Post by Country Joe on Aug 3, 2021 13:52:22 GMT
Nice work George. The mockups make it easy to see how this area will look. š
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Post by g3750 on Aug 4, 2021 2:05:32 GMT
Nice work George. The mockups make it easy to see how this area will look. š Thanks. Yes, it's really hard to picture all this in your head, in 3D. 
I realize I just can't trust myself with a simple 2D plan.
George
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 4, 2021 15:59:18 GMT
Nice work George. The mockups make it easy to see how this area will look. š Thanks. Yes, it's really hard to picture all this in your head, in 3D.
I realize I just can't trust myself with a simple 2D plan.
George
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Post by g3750 on Aug 6, 2021 0:14:55 GMT
Updated 8/5/2021:
I'm trying to keep multiple balls in the air.
So here's a piece of fascia I am working on. First photo shows the initial cut to approximate size and a test fit.
Next is the final cut and painted version awaiting installment.
I will also install this "map" or track plan on the fascia for switching or operations purposes. I made it using a screen shot from RR-Track. That was imported into Microsoft Visio, labels were added, and then it was printed onto 11" x 17" paper and trimmed to size. Finally, I had Staples laminate it.
Eventually, I will install DZ-2502 pushbuttons in these approximate locations to control the switches.
Once those are connected, the fascia will be complete and installed on the benchwork.
More when I know it.
George
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Post by g3750 on Aug 9, 2021 2:56:38 GMT
Updated 8/8/2021: I am in the process of acquiring a brass yard office / tower for use as the Weirton Steel Yard Tower. The idea of a tower in the yard sort of grew on me. A little research today confirmed the existence of such a yard office. I will also place a sign in the yard advising inbound trains to the Blast Furnaces to report to the office first. Began the work of installing Switch Bus #2 (Central). That involved: - Hooking up Power (Red) & Ground (Black) 16 gauge wires to the Power Distribution Board (15 VAC).
- Hooking up the Data Wire Driver (White) 16 gauge wire to the Power Distribution Board (DZ-2001 #2).
- Re-organizing the Atlas 205 slide switch that permits debugging of Switches 3-19 and 33-35.
- Scrapping the idea of having the WSX Run-Around track use 2 switches programmed with identical numbers.
- Scrapping the idea of having the WSX Interchange track use 2 switches programmed with identical numbers.
Photo below shows the Atlas 205 slide switches used by the DZ-2001 Data Wire Driver for the No. 2 Switch Bus. The slide switches have all been labeled correctly. Switches 17, 18, and 19 are furthest away from the board.
Switch #34 has received its power & ground leads from the Switch Bus. When we are finished, the conduit will get its cover. The white 22 gauge wire leads to the switch's pushbutton.
Switch #33 has also received its power and ground bus wires. The triangular piece of masonite helps hold the access hatch cover in place.
More when I know it.
George
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 10, 2021 0:19:37 GMT
George, the work you are doing now isn't glamorous but it needs to be done to have a layout.
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Post by g3750 on Aug 10, 2021 1:47:07 GMT
George, the work you are doing now isn't glamorous but it needs to be done to have a layout. Very true!
George
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Post by g3750 on Aug 13, 2021 1:16:26 GMT
Updated 8/12/2021: I have a lot of things to report today. First of all, the 3 LaserArt HO Albion Catalog House kits arrived yesterday. Looks like shortly we will be doing some major house construction. For the time being, that is on the back burner. I have been looking to acquire another switcher that I could make into another Weirton Steel diesel switcher. That new Alco S-2 Western Pacific switcher arrived today. It will be getting a new stack and I still need to determine what Weirton Steel road number it will receive. It's stable mate is #208. Here it is on its shake-out run on the Panhandle this afternoon.
Most of yesterday and today have been spent on installing data wires for Switch Bus #2, which governs Switches 3-19 and 33-35. Below is a look at the DZ-2001 data wire bus panel. The white wires coming out of the top of the Atlas 205 slide switches go to "gangs" of 2-4 DZ-2500 switch machines. The setup will help with debugging should one of the DZ-2500's get its mind "scrambled" and keep the rest operating correctly in the meantime.
This photo shows some of the data wires awaiting connection to future switches.
Below is the fascia with the track map on it. The DZ-2502 push buttons have been attached to the map at the switches they control. I still have to put the fascia in place and wire the push buttons.
More when I know it.
George
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Post by Country Joe on Aug 13, 2021 2:08:02 GMT
George, you are moving along at a rapid pace. You seem to accomplish something almost every day.
Congratulations on the acquisition of the new house kits and the new engine.
Your wiring looks very well organized.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2021 2:21:51 GMT
Iām glad the Albion houses arrived! They will look nice in town
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Post by g3750 on Aug 13, 2021 2:52:14 GMT
George, you are moving along at a rapid pace. You seem to accomplish something almost every day.
Congratulations on the acquisition of the new house kits and the new engine.
Your wiring looks very well organized. Joe,
Thank you, I am trying hard to at least keep moving forward every day. There is a long way to go.
The encouragement helps. I appreciate it.
Thank you. I have to be organized about the wiring (and other things). The layout is too big to do otherwise.
George
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2021 15:24:46 GMT
George your flying along! Kinda jealous. Looking forward to when I can get some layout work done.
Looking forward to seeing the house construction. Can you give us a pic of the kits in the next update?
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Post by ptc on Aug 13, 2021 15:39:05 GMT
Nothing like progress, George. Not many if us love wiring, but it has to be done. Looks like you are making good progress.
Nice addition to the fleet.
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Post by g3750 on Aug 13, 2021 21:39:09 GMT
George your flying along! Kinda jealous. Looking forward to when I can get some layout work done. Looking forward to seeing the house construction. Can you give us a pic of the kits in the next update?
It honestly doesn't feel like flying; sometimes it seems like crawling. But thank you!
Will provide photos when I actually have something worthwhile to show you. I doubt photos of the unopened boxes will be appealing. 
George
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Post by g3750 on Aug 13, 2021 21:44:52 GMT
Nothing like progress, George. Not many if us love wiring, but it has to be done. Looks like you are making good progress. Nice addition to the fleet.
You're right. Nothing like progress to spur you on.
I actually don't mind wiring (especially if it turns out to work LOL). I forgot to test those push buttons before installing them in the fascia. Two of them aren't working and I have to replace them. 
The fascia is still uninstalled and sitting jerry-rigged atop some temporary supports in the approximate position. Wiring while trying not to knock over the whole thing is a bit tricky - 3 hands would be useful. 
Yes, I am very pleased at the new switcher. It is basically new old stock and in pristine condition. At some point in the next couple of months it's going to get this type of paint job and a new number. I'm still looking at the roster to decide the number.
George
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