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[patje]

true

for the first time in years
we come noth to LW with a layout

Edited by patje, 17 September 2011 - 11:39 PM.

[patje]

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 by patje, 20 September 2011 - 06:48 PM.

[patje]

the powerstation has been finished for the largest part



more on:

brickshelf

forum

Edited by patje, 08 October 2011 - 07:52 PM.

[patje]

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 by patje, 16 February 2012 - 05:04 PM.

[patje]

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:




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my brickshelf pictures

Edited by patje, 29 April 2012 - 01:34 AM.

[Beej]

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!

[patje]

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 by patje, 17 February 2012 - 01:54 AM.

[bricks n bolts]

Wow, that's very impressive patje. Looking forward to more details.

I've got to ask, in your post here http://legotreinforu...3154.html#13154 how did you get and/or make the metal wheels?

[patje]

bricks n bolts, on 17 February 2012 - 01:04 AM, said:

Wow, that's very impressive patje. Looking forward to more details.

I've got to ask, in your post here http://legotreinforu...3154.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 by patje, 29 April 2012 - 01:39 AM.

[bricks n bolts]

patje, on 17 February 2012 - 01:49 AM, said:

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.

[patje]

bricks n bolts, on 18 February 2012 - 12:03 AM, said:

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 by patje, 19 February 2012 - 01:30 AM.

[patje]

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 by patje, 29 April 2012 - 01:32 AM.

[bricks n bolts]

patje, on 18 February 2012 - 09:37 PM, said:

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?

[patje]

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 by patje, 21 February 2012 - 12:34 AM.

[Bricktrix]

patje, on 18 February 2012 - 09:37 PM, said:

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

[clcwong]

Bricktrix, on 22 February 2012 - 10:47 PM, said:

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!

[patje]

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

[patje]

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 by patje, 09 March 2012 - 10:35 PM.

[patje]

The signals have now all an address also the cabins…
every signal can be checked from the pc.





works perfectly

[patje]

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 by patje, 29 April 2012 - 09:50 AM.

[patje]

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 by patje, 19 May 2012 - 09:10 PM.

[JopieK]

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

[patje]

JopieK, on 19 May 2012 - 10:34 PM, said:

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 by patje, 20 May 2012 - 08:25 AM.

[patje]

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 by patje, 25 May 2012 - 07:49 PM.

[patje]

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 by patje, 30 May 2012 - 11:00 PM.