Model Railway 2

 

Have made a start on the layout, having gathered bits and pieces. Twin DC controller built and tested, not sure if I am going to use two tracks, given the space available 4 x 2 foot. 

Have made up a track cutting jig to cut the track as required. Just remembered how difficult it is to fit the metal track joiners, hence the magnifying headband.

Model Railway

After thinking of what could keep me busy for a good long time, I decided to have a go at building another N Gauge model railway. I had built one a few years back, but found the space in my bedroom not quite up to it.

The new layout will be just 4 x 2 foot and just fits in on one wall. I was somewhat surprised at the cost of components these days and decided to build my own dual track power supply. The track and points are on order and I have so far built the baseboard.

12volt 3amp power supply

 

 

 track reversible variable controller

Have wired up the track power supply and controller, tested and working well, using a 12volt DC motor. Just need to finish constructing the box to hold it all together.

 

 

 

Aint it the truth

 

Here comes the sun

 Today was the first time being able to sit outside in the sun this year, it was lovely. I even brought the garden chairs out from the garage in anticipation of similar days ahead. Had a wander down town this morning, met my son Neal at the bus station as he arrived from Mablethorpe.

I was at the chemists getting some throat pastille's to try, and they seem to have eased the catarrh in my throat, so all in all an eventful day.

Friends, Romans Countrymen etc.

 

After many comments about, you need to get your hearing checked, I had to agree that my hearing is not the best in certain situations. I had already applied to the MOD veterans department to see if I could claim a pension for loss of hearing caused by my military service, so I needed a valid hearing test.

My hearing test was carried out at Specsavers and confirmed that I had a moderate hearing loss. I was offered free NHS hearing aids as per the image on the left but (flesh colour) and on the 22nd March 2024 had them fitted.

So now I am truly wired for sound and amazed at what I can now hear. They are also controlled by Bluetooth from a smartphone app.

Red Arrows

 

A few years back in 2019, I was invited to a Red Arrows Association open day at RAF Scampton from an ex Lightning engineer and an Association member. It was an excellent day out having a full display from the reds and a barbecue meal laid on. The chap on the extreme right was my sponsor for the day and is a visit I will never forget. Now RAF Scampton has been closed and the site being used by the MOD to house asylum seekers to the UK, not something I would have ever imagined happening in my lifetime.

About sums it up

 Do you sometimes get the feeling this is the case?