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Offline BigEd

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So, I bought a Noch layout....
« on: May 24, 2018, 09:01:11 AM »
For a friend only to realize it won't suit his needs. I then decided to keep it...

This is what it looked like when I got it home.
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2018, 09:06:00 AM »
I've finally made a start on it.

1. Removed all the track
2. Strengthened the frame and added a piano hinge at the back
3. Added a strut to prop it open so I can work on the 'lectrics (not my favorite past-time)

Looking a little "bare" and sad...
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2018, 09:07:49 AM »
Got the track work sorted. Took me bloody 2.5 hours. The first 30 mins was spent looking for glasses...
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2018, 09:11:13 AM »
Very nice, start fresh from scratch.
Looking at the layout I would have done the same.
Please don't place a building over the little lake again.
Ha,ha, 30 mins looking for a tool or glasses, I know that feeling.
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2018, 10:19:38 AM »
I got hold of the original Noch documentation just to see where things went wrong. I could see this because the previous owner chopped up a few pieces of track "replicate" a point... 

I then looked at it all and saw the "mistakes" made. According to the Noch plan (which have layout plans for Roco, Fleischmann, Trix in N and even Marklin Z) there should be a third line at the front, among others.

Then I noticed the tunnel - too small for a double track. Man was I pissed off. Luckily Evert came along and pointed out I was looking at the Z scale plan - bliksem! :rant: It took me only 2 months to realize that!!!!

At least progress are being made...
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2018, 10:21:34 AM »
The tunnel that's single, thought to be double, but shouldn't be double, but single... I need coffee... :eek2:
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2018, 10:30:20 AM »
The plan
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2018, 10:33:27 AM »
What it could/should look like...
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2018, 10:36:40 AM »
Stupid Marklin Z plan....
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2018, 11:23:55 AM »
Hi Ed,
are you fitting the extra points at the ends for a possible extension later?
Have fun with the building.

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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2018, 12:03:49 PM »
Quote from: capeklr on May 24, 2018, 11:23:55 AM
Hi Ed,
are you fitting the extra points at the ends for a possible extension later?
Have fun with the building.

 Not at all. I want to keep this small and contained - easy to take to a show and run some trains.
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2018, 12:35:50 PM »
What a pity, bridge across and you could run a train from Nochville to Looville.  ;D
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2018, 12:50:54 PM »
True. I'll have a chat to Looville and see how he feel's about it...
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2018, 01:59:08 PM »
Nice...... Awesome Ed. Really great little layout.

Mmmmmmm, Jörg, I like the idea, NochVille - Looville.....  :stir:
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Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2018, 07:10:38 PM »
Quote from: LooVille on May 24, 2018, 01:59:08 PM
Mmmmmmm, Jörg, I like the idea, NochVille - Looville.....  :stir:

Yes, why not. Just have to pull Looville’s standards up a little... :peep: :biggrin:
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