2020/05/13

2020_05_13 More shorts, and rebuild Alanvale

2020_05_13 Alanvale turned about.

Ok as usual quick and dirty :)

Plugs used to connect Tortoise machines into system


 This plug is correctly located allowing connection to the system.
Outside pins are 12v DC connections from operating toggle switch


 This plug is incorrectly fitted and is causing a full shut down of DCC system. Notice it is moved to one end. pins 5 6 and 7 to right carry 17v AC that is, DCC track power to the frog.


 The tortoise machine circuit card is narrower than the plug allowing it to slide from side to side.
At the time I bought them, there was no alternative. However now you can buy an expensive blue connector that fits properly. I have been waiting their arrival from USA for over a month now,

Ways and Works taking advantage of shut down, to rearrange track at Allanvale.



Not finished, as I might need Al's cleverness to connect up the east end.


 Al renovated the station and as it has a subway, it needed to be turned around to face the viewer.


 Their is a platform edge along the back of the station, and clearance for all trains.




Just a small adjustment to swing 36" radius curve into main line to right of picture. I should have started laying track from that side, I guess?

Cheers
Rod

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