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Model Train Talk Workshop => Layout Design => Topic started by: BigEd on May 24, 2018, 09:01:11 AM

Title: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd 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.
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd 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...
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd 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...
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: capeklr 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.
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd 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...
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd 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:
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd on May 24, 2018, 10:30:20 AM: The plan
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd on May 24, 2018, 10:33:27 AM: What it could/should look like...
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd on May 24, 2018, 10:36:40 AM: Stupid Marklin Z plan....
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd 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.
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: capeklr on May 24, 2018, 12:35:50 PM: What a pity, bridge across and you could run a train from Nochville to Looville. ;D
:stir:
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd on May 24, 2018, 12:50:54 PM: True. I'll have a chat to Looville and see how he feel's about it...
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: LooVille on May 24, 2018, 01:59:08 PM: Nice...... Awesome Ed. Really great little layout.

Mmmmmmm, Jörg, I like the idea, NochVille - Looville..... :stir:
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: BigEd 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:
Title: Re: So, I bought a Noch layout....
Post by: ColWer on May 25, 2018, 01:48:42 PM: :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D