We are delighted to report that on Saturday (27th), we sucessfully tested the automatic operation of our new colour light signalling installation , when Thomas drove ‘Viceroy’ into the station and as he approached the signal at the end of the loop entering the detection track panel, it turned to green (indicating that the next section is clear) and then back to red once the loco was in the next section..When Thomas then reversed the loco into the (clockwise) platform, once again, as the loco moved onto the track detection panel, the signal turned green.
Peter’s ‘computers’ on checking duty
So we are very pleased that all our thoughts,chats and planning efforts, have now been satisfactorily proved to work> A great team effort from everyone involved which will now enable us to continue to wire up the remainder of the system, as we now have all the cables installed along the tracks and all the signal posts in position….
We enjoyed a good pre Christmas Mince Pie specials running day on 23rd December when some 15 folks came along and enjoyed the day. Lots of mince pies, sausage rolls and more were consumed and the trains looked after by ‘Prospero,’ the ‘Shay ‘, ‘Chieftain’, and ‘Viceroy’. An excellent day !
and so to the new year, all at the EVFR would like to wish you, all your families and friends, a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New Year. We look forward to running lots of trains, having lots of fun and getting to grips with some new projects ????
