Test Running on East Guildford Layout

 Testing of the electrics and track on the main modules of the AMRA East Guildford layout has been ongoing over the last few meetings. The layout is now pretty much fully wired with operational turnouts and sections allowing the operation of either DCC or DC train operation when correct combinations of keyed switches are selected on the control panel being created by Greg Aitken

 The rake of four wheel wagons seen in the clip below was on this day dragged and propelled as fast as motive power on hand would allow, through the crossover and all areas of the yard point work with no derailments encountered earning a tick of approval.

Shunting of the sidings will be possible for equipment with suitable Kadee couplers adjusted correctly on height gauges. The shunt possibilities have also been tested in previous months with appropriate adjustments made to allow for suitable movements for what should make an interesting shunting puzzle.

Covid requirements have caused many delays to the progress of the layout over the last 15 months but slowly things are happening with some scenery and buildings starting to make the appearance of the layout more friendly.  

There is still a long way to go but its getting there - thank you to all who are contributing to this project!