The Introduction
Tiverleigh is an OO gauge model railway from the BR blue era and is set somewhere in the South West of England.
Construction started in December 2012.
The basic layout is a double track oval plus a branch occupying a space of roughly 8x16 foot.
Construction started in December 2012.
The basic layout is a double track oval plus a branch occupying a space of roughly 8x16 foot.
Track Plan
Track in the station area is Peco Code 75 with Cobalt point motors.
The track for the fiddle yard is Peco Code 100 with a mixture of Seep and Peco point motors.
Control is DCC from Lenz.
Signalling is controlled via Heathcote control boards and linked to the points. Basic signals are Train Tech signal kits supplied with LEDs. The gantry signals use Train Tech heads with 1.8mm LEDs wired in using very fine enamelled wire.
The track for the fiddle yard is Peco Code 100 with a mixture of Seep and Peco point motors.
Control is DCC from Lenz.
Signalling is controlled via Heathcote control boards and linked to the points. Basic signals are Train Tech signal kits supplied with LEDs. The gantry signals use Train Tech heads with 1.8mm LEDs wired in using very fine enamelled wire.
The main wiring consist of two DCC districts currently used as one and a 12V DC ring for accessories and lights.
The main control panel is designed to be as simple and clear as possible
The fiddle yard control panel uses a diode matrix to simplify route selection
Loco stock comes from Hornby, Bachmann, Dapol and Heljan. As time permits the locos without lights are having them fitted while others are being upgraded. Gradually the fleet is being weathered using a basic airbrush and Tamiya acrylic paints.
Rolling stock is from the usual manufacturers. The stock with older style hornby couplings have gradually had the mini tension lock couplings added and the spacing between rolling stock has been reduced at the same time. Again the stock is gradually being weathered. In the future lighting and people will be added to the passenger stock.
I hope you enjoy visiting my model railway site.
Andy Fearnside.
Andy Fearnside.
