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Layouts, kits, electronics and more
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  • Weybourne
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Automating semaphore signals

Automating semaphore signals

28th March 2020
One of the key features I want on Weybourne is working semaphore signalling. With the…
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Fiddle yard cassettes

Fiddle yard cassettes

3rd January 2020
The visible trackwork on Weybourne was completed months ago, but I’ve yet to start work…
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Initial track laying

Initial track laying

17th February 2019
Now the boards have been prepared, it’s finally time to start laying track! I’ll be…
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Joining the boards

Joining the boards

9th February 2019
Before track laying and wiring can begin, I need a simple, reliable and repeatable way…
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Prototyping the track plan

Prototyping the track plan

19th January 2019
Now that the two baseboards can be reliably aligned, it’s time to start exploring how…
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Baseboard dowels

Baseboard dowels

13th January 2019
Before track laying (or even planning) can begin, I need to ensure that there is…
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Cork underlay and paint

Cork underlay and paint

6th January 2019
Before track planning can begin in earnest, the baseboard needs to be covered in cork….
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New year, new layout

New year, new layout

1st January 2019
Since moving to the UK for work last year, I have not been able to…
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