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//-->in AustraliaIssue 6Jul 2008•••The Bethungra Spiral LoopMaking Trees the Easy WayThe G.A.R. Preservation Line•••42 Class Kit and Mechanism AssemblyBuilding the BadgerBits K ClassUsing Surface Mounted LEDs$14.00Issue 6ContentsJuly 2008EditorialThe G.A.R. Preservation Lineby Ern AmesMaking Trees the Easy Wayby John RummingThe Bethungra Spiral Loopby John Strudwick & Neville Hyde“Lawrie’s Crossing” (Part 2)by Graham SchultzBuilding the BadgerBits K Classby John Harriott42 Class Kit and Mechanism Assemblyby Colin BolinUsing Surface Mounted LEDsby Colin Bolin“Wallan” - 2008 (a pictorial)On the cover:Bethungra Spiral, 42 class, Using SMD LEDs, The G.A.R., Making Trees, K class237101618212426EditorialWelcome to Issue 6 ofN Scale Modelling in Australia.An interesting article in this issue is the modelling of theBethungra Spiral Loop in New South Wales. Most of us would agree that it could only be accomplished in N scale ina reasonable space, even with selective compression. There has been an increase in the number of modellerstaking up T-TRAK following the articles in the last Issue and the T-TRAK displays at recent model railwayexhibitions around Australia. Thank you to those modellers who have submitted articles recently for publication.Submissions of more articles from modellers in Australia would be appreciated.Graham CocksISSN 1834-6987Published thrice yearly by Australian N Scale Newsletter * (a non-profit body)18 Hesperus St, Hallett Cove SA 5158Email: gjlcocks@picknowl.com.auSubscription rate (3 issues): $42.00, overseas $AUD54.00 (Form downloadable from Web site)Also available from hobby shops (list at Web site)Advertising (per issue): Page or pro rata - Price on applicationAdvertising611 National N Scale Convention13Spirit Designth14Peter Boorman’s Workshop15Pallas Hobbies28Aust-N-RailArticles may not be copied or reprinted without the permission of the respective authors. Original articles in this publication maynot be copied or reprinted without the permission of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility for the accuracy orreliability of articles submitted by contributors. Managing Editor: Graham Cocks, Registrar: Peter Green.* First publication in 19952N Scale Modelling in AustraliaTHE G.A.R.PRESERVATION LINEHOW TO FIT A LITRE INTO A HALF LITRE CANby Ern AmesAS BUILTAS DESIGNEDJuly 20083The originalG.A.R. (Great Ames Railway)was a“U” shape 2600 x 1800 and was showing its age, soit was completely dismantled. A new top board andmaterials for framing were then purchasedThe new design was to have as many operationalfeatures as possible with at least 3 trains running atthe same time. It consists of an elevated 4-platform station with service area, two minorstations, elevations to add interest and a reverseloop to serve all tracks. Space available was 2600 x2400 and a walk-around was required on 3 sides ofthe layout.In contrast to the original layout this one would betransportable. Control panel and safety box andlegs were made removable. Buildings and bridgesides, etc were also removable to save damage tosmall items in transit. The final design had a top2200 x 1100 leaving ample room to walk around 3sides of the layout.All power supplies, controllers, CDU, track,turnouts, buildings etc were reused on the newlayout keeping costs to a minimum. Most of the oldwiring was reused and only a small amount of newwiring was required.4N Scale Modelling in AustraliaThe design was drawn up on a CAD program toscale. This included the control panel face whichwas printed out on A4 photographic paper.then commenced to pre-drawn diagrams. Thecontrol panel was also built at this time and theterminal strip installed under the base board.Minimum curves were 300mm radius and inclines2% to accommodate most manufacturers modelswhether old or new. Standard “Peco” Flextrack wasused so that any rolling stock could run on it. Theturnouts were Minitrix above board type with theelectrofrog clips removed.It should be noted that all the necessary drawingsfor the track layout, cutting plan and wiring weredone at least 6 months prior to the buildcommencing. It took that time to settle on asuitable operating system.The cutting plan for the top was prepared and thetop cut and fixed to the base frame with supportscut from old framing timber.Track was laid and tested before the upper levelwas installed.Amesbury station – view from leftAmesbury station – view from right (Flying Scotsman departing)Obviously with such a small layout a number ofcompromises had to be accepted but a “6 carriageconsist” can be accommodated at each of thestations. Sidings were provided for a Quarry,Quarry business with tipping facilities, and the railbus service between major towns.The rear elevated 4-platform stationA drop down panel was added to the end wheretrack ran under the upper levels for easy access. Ashelf was added between the legs at the other endto accommodate the power supplies. Wiring wasQuarry wagon loading facilityJuly 20085 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]