patje Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) true for the first time in years we come noth to LW with a layout Edited September 17, 2011 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) The first part of the factory is finished this part is now stopped. That because I start the high voltage masts on a new baseplate 48x48 more on: pictures old factory on brickshelf built from 0 to 100% pictures brickshelf Edited September 20, 2011 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) the powerstation has been finished for the largest part more on: brickshelf forum Edited October 8, 2011 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) on the end 2011 beginning 2012, I have decided to demolish the layout it is a old layout 2003-2004 and ended on 2011 All the nine volt becomes dismantled… All nine volt must be gone and all the rest (buildings and landscape to… This is a sad job. But no need…. , we work hard on the attic for a rebuild Everything are modernised, there comes automatic signals… everything what is on the track will be dedected and will become on the pc the track is divided in sectors (parts) every part becomes provide with electricity and connected on the pc. al the trains and traincars will be dedected see more of the rebuild: with exclusive pictures what new pictures: gladly responses Edited February 16, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) new on the layout at the end of the tracks new buffers have been introduced the old trainbuffers are not beautiful, I wants more detail and put in authenticit. the older trainbuffers are just bricks on each other, for the stability night picture: more on my brickshelf pictures Edited April 29, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beej Posted February 16, 2012 Wow Patrick, this is a massive plan that you're implementing, the idea looks fantastic! It's sad to see your old layout taken apart, but I'm sure the new one will be bigger and better. It looks like there's a lot of custom stuff you're using for the signalling, can you give us any details on the electronics, interface to the computer, and software in use? I love the picture of the train yard at night, but then you've always been great with LEDs and electronics. Good luck with the new project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) I will give certainly explanation when everything work perfectly then I take pictures of the plates and other stuf At the present we have a problem with signals and pc. + sofware. the test program works perfectly. from the pc we can change the signals … dedection works perfectly. But the programme which does the communication, of the signals and the dedection of the tracks, if a train stand still ore passed, and addapted the signals, this program dont work. the programme is written by a friend. Sunday we work further for the communication Meanwhile I have find errors that i gave removed in the dedection of the tracks on the layout… that is now solved… I promise you to give explanation if everything work perfectly. see more on: thanks for the interest soon I give a new update I work on it to finish the signals Edited February 17, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bricks n bolts Posted February 17, 2012 Wow, that's very impressive patje. Looking forward to more details. I've got to ask, in your post here http://legotreinforum.forum2go.nl/post13154.html#13154 how did you get and/or make the metal wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Wow, that's very impressive patje. Looking forward to more details. I've got to ask, in your post here http://legotreinforum.forum2go.nl/post13154.html#13154 how did you get and/or make the metal wheels? I have seen the weels once on the Internet on my forum I written that on a topic and we have bought the wheels together. A friend of my dit that... update: belgium signals on the layout: without lego: with lego: on brickshelf Edited April 29, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bricks n bolts Posted February 17, 2012 I have seen the weels once on the Internet on my forum I written that on a topic and we have bought the wheels together. I've tried looking through your amazing forum (a lot) but still can't find the topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) I've tried looking through your amazing forum (a lot) but still can't find the topic. indeed by crach several topics are probably gone also these. I'm sorry.. I have replaced it metal weels you must buy them by 100 the time that we bought them (that for the information) Edited February 19, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) small update in real, (Belgium) we have the dedection below the train. a steel brush hangs below the train and touched the pieces between the rails the train becomes dedected and further the signals changed. see picture: for this small update on the layout i needed 450 bricks more pictures on Edited April 29, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bricks n bolts Posted February 20, 2012 we have the dedection below the train. a steel brush hangs below the train and touched the pieces between the rails the train becomes dedected and further the signals changed. Fantastic stuff Is that PF track or your self-made 9v track, as the picture is quite dark? Just as if it's 9v then the train automatically stops every time? Is there an override for that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) these are ordinary 9 volt tracks that become divided in pieces of approximately 1m30 this is a sector. every sector still have a piece of 4 pieces straight rails… this part will stop the train … by means of a relay (more later) (a second small sector in the large sector) with 4 little papers you make a sector 2 along both sides, his part is no more conected to the other rails and you have a sector. papers: complete sector (in the middle)with stop part of 4 straight rails: Edited February 20, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricktrix Posted February 22, 2012 That is a SWEET addition I think most people (myself included) would have been tempted to do that 2 studs wide. The fact that you've gone for one stud wide makes it look even nicer in my opinion. A very nice detail to add that not many would notice. Well played Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clcwong Posted February 23, 2012 That is a SWEET addition I think most people (myself included) would have been tempted to do that 2 studs wide. The fact that you've gone for one stud wide makes it look even nicer in my opinion. A very nice detail to add that not many would notice. Well played yea...this one looks great! We see a lot in Hong Kong as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted February 23, 2012 thanks for the replay unfortunately it is not in the middle. such as it would have be buth with a plate below, it came too high and stuck to the train Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) The first test programme changes all signals in 1 time of colour. (test phase) With update of the new programme I can give a colour one 1 signal only or to several signals Every signal must get a address, the pc. recognises the signal… and can change that… every signal gets a serial number in the next step…. more: Edited March 9, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted April 28, 2012 The signals have now all an address also the cabins… every signal can be checked from the pc. works perfectly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) The switches have now also a number, and are also numbered in the pc., as such that the programme can indicate the correct number and switch more explanation how the switches will work finds you here explanation Edited April 29, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) new update with new plan the large signals stands there already the numbers 1 , 2 and 3 are smaller signals more explanation concerning the different small signals: small signals Edited May 19, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted May 19, 2012 Nice to see your updates Patrick, I'm currently working on Dutch style signals with PF possibility. Your signals look nice! And of course your layout too, but that is no news in your case ;) Gr. Johan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Nice to see your updates Patrick, I'm currently working on Dutch style signals with PF possibility. Your signals look nice! And of course your layout too, but that is no news in your case ;) Gr. Johan Thanks Johan for the replay. I hope to update pictures today of the working dedection, when trains running on tracks.. Edited May 20, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) at last the trains drive back the dedectie run now perfectly with dedectie plates under the layout and the leds for the controlle on layout 1led is a piece track (sector) when the led light up, the train driving on that part of the track when the train has passed the led extinction; the train is already on another sector that's why the leds jumping examine the result here a film concerning the dedectie on layout (takes little time for uploud) film more explanation: explonation gladly your opinion Edited May 25, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patje Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) new update We stand a step further after the dedection on the layout see previous explanation. we have now also the dedection on the screen (pc) the red lines which move, are trains driving on these sectors and the sectors are occupied… (red) (3 trains drive on the example ) look film more explonation Edited May 30, 2012 by patje Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
