what are people doing on their layout right now

Newportnobby · May 17, 2026, 10:57:59 AM

Good man. Something I always recommend (much to the amusement of others)

Sharkey51 · May 18, 2026, 10:04:16 AM

I've posted a very short video clip on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oj-AnbeDfqw?si=4ebTe1SZHXe5aMMy
It shows that I've been working to complete the capability for trains to cancel a signal after they have passed.
On my layout, The signals are set by sensing the points being activated. A Hall effect sensor then lies in the track just after the relevant signal and resets the signal to danger after a short pause by sensing a magnet under the last coach or the guard's van. Took a while to do, but I'm there at last!

Newportnobby · May 18, 2026, 10:18:34 AM

That huge link doesn't work for me

Sharkey51 · May 18, 2026, 11:03:26 AM

Fixed - I think!

crewearpley40 · May 18, 2026, 11:16:50 AM

Works now. Thanks for sharing. Chris

Dancess · August 13, 2026, 06:00:22 PM

Setting CVs on locos as the line has a speed limit of 60mph if it really existed, only done my 7 4Fs as it's too hot in the layout room - 38°C.

Kris · August 19, 2026, 07:00:26 PM

I've been slowly building more of the fiddle yard. Today, between showers I put the full length of the fiddle yard up. Whilst it is certainly missing a few tracks at the moment and not a single bit of wiring has been done, there is certainly a lot of potential there. The yard totally swallowed a 5 coach class 800. I also got a moment to place a couple of the scenic modules next to the yard, using the same trestles.

grumbeast · October 21, 2026, 04:33:19 AM

Having a bit of a tidy up and adding a few more structural pieces to the scenery. Couldn't help having a play though!

Also added a few details to Wittenheim station, some trees in planters, window boxes, a little paint changes. Oh and ran the cutest little train I own a VT88

Bealman · October 21, 2026, 06:36:02 AM

Lovely railcar. Reminds me very much of ones that used to run on Derek Naylor's classic Aire Valley railway.

Foxhound · **Today** at 12:10:20 PM

Quote from: grumbeast on October 21, 2026, 04:33:19 AMHaving a bit of a tidy up and adding a few more structural pieces to the scenery. Couldn't help having a play though!

Also added a few details to Wittenheim station, some trees in planters, window boxes, a little paint changes. Oh and ran the cutest little train I own a VT88

That railcar kooks fab - guessing that's kit built?