Hi folks, thanks for your kind comments.
This is the track plan
http://www.clockworkcommunications.c...out/layout.jpg
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Although there are four running lines through the scenic section, There are only three feeds, as I had a H&M Duette
http://www.metromodels.net/HM_duette_contr.JPG
and a H&M Clipper from my childhood, both 25 years old, in the attic. These have proved more than reliable, I like the sturdy construction and the resistance switches allow slow speed control for freight. I would heartily recommend these, which can be bought cheaply at shows or on ebay etc. But make sure all the wires etc are sound.
The different feeds to the track are shown on the diagram in different colours, as you can see the green section is just one power feed, but split into an up and a down line by use of points. I just have to be careful that the points are set correctly. Theoretically these are the slow lines so traffic is not as fast/frequent as the two fast lines at the front. In reality i like to run slow goods trains more than fast passenger (and i have few coaches but many wagons...)
The long siding around the back of the layout is used for storage of a long goods train which I like to run occasionally. The end of the siding is isolated with a switch on the control panel so I can pick up the train with another engine to bring it out of the siding. I still have to fit an uncoupling ramp though.
All the points on the layout are stud and probe controlled from a track diagram. This was, erm, a challenge (it took ages) but really impresses visitors!
The dotted items have still to be built, and may change. There's a lot of scenic work still to do.
I'll post updates as and when there's new stuff to show you (could be a while!)
Pete