Lester's  Model Railway

Welcome to my railway  web site
Summer 2011 is over I now have long dark nights to spend with my trains when the one that must be obeyed allows.
Over the next few months I hope to update this site

The LMR( Lester's Model Railway ) is not based on any period or region. The permanent way  consists of two loops of Peco code 100 track measuring approximately 24ft by 8ft.The two main line stations  will accommodate  a five coach train  and  locomotive.   The terminus  has 3 platform and 5 tracks  also able to take a 4 or 5 coach train.

   


As can be seen from pictures one side is split level permanent way up top and canal and road beneath Also not shown is a 5ft long tunnel Several siding are used  for rolling stock  and a less than perfect Hornby  so called  electric turntable now more  for show than any practical use.  Most the locos are made by Hornby or Bachmann   and almost  all the points are electrical operated.

The layout has now been converted for dcc operation  this has added a new dimension to the  operation  of the railway. Using DCC did take a lot of getting use to it is all to easy to stop train  and forget  it is there, one of the disadvantages of no being able to see the entire layout in ones field of vision. 

 Fitting decoders to the locomotives  with out a decoder socket can be time consuming . I have found the Hornby Castles to be one of the most awkward 

It suits my needs to still have several isolated sidings  on all   sidings  I have fitted small red LEDs to the buffer stops

When the points are set the led illuminates indicating which siding is live. another use for point with the help of an insulated fish plate is  that a dead section  stops the locomotive and prevents derailing  if the point  is not set.