25th-Jun-20, 08:27 PM
Hello,
A few days ago I put up some photos and information on the first of my two 4 lane analogue layouts,
The Routed Raceway....
Now it's the turn of my second track, here goes
The Shed End Circuit.
The second layout I have built. 4 lane analogue, using Scalextric Sports track, repainted with ultra smooth masonry paint. I had loads of the sports track, it's cheap and easy, and I had picked up all the lane 3 & 4 corners,and the other harder to get bits at Gaydon & Swindon.
Power via a Fusion PS 201 adjustable power supply. 5-15 volts, enough for all types of cars, and for all levels of racers. Timing/ Lap scoring via DS 300 pro series lap counter and Stop & Go boxes, using DS hand controllers. This is the same system as fitted to my Routed Raceway, we just duplicated the wiring and fitted connectors where necessary. The best bit about the DS system is the ability to race in both directions. It is amazing how different a track can feel one way to the other.
Design brief - This track comes down from the ceiling, so had to be light, hence plastic track, not routed.
It is mounted onto a frame, a bit like a garage door! This is made from Polycarbonate roofing sheets ( very light & very strong) and fixed together using "c" section aluminium, which is rivited in place. The frame is 3.44 metres long, 2.29 metres wide, and is lifted via an electric winch and pulley system.
Track design - A lot of track into a reasonable size space! Multi level, with tunnels, crossover corners back to back. I wanted something totally different, and a more demanding track to drive than my routed layout.
Theme - A 1960's style track, with figures, buildings and signage to match.
Lanes 1 & 4 are 56ft 8, and the middle lanes, 2 & 3 are 57ft 6. So very close, given the nature of the track.
Skill level required - Frame designed by myself & best mate Andy, the clever bloke who sorts all the technical stuff! He sorted the frame, installed the winch, and had the pulley system drawn on the back of an envelope, honestly! It worked first go, clever bugger....
Track design "stolen" from an article in Slot Magazine. Thanks
Track build, scenery, signage, landscaping etc, all down to me. I had learnt a lot from my first layout, I learned stacks from doing this one, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Big thanks to David Jesset at Slot Track Scenics for the 3 part article in the early issues of Slot Magazine, showing how to build a multi level landscape,install your track, and how to make it look pretty. Your help was invaluable.
Yes racing gets a bit interrupted by the tunnel areas, but a simple "yellow " flag rule does the trick. Still more to do, especially figures, but very pleased with it so far.
A few days ago I put up some photos and information on the first of my two 4 lane analogue layouts,
The Routed Raceway....
Now it's the turn of my second track, here goes
The Shed End Circuit.
The second layout I have built. 4 lane analogue, using Scalextric Sports track, repainted with ultra smooth masonry paint. I had loads of the sports track, it's cheap and easy, and I had picked up all the lane 3 & 4 corners,and the other harder to get bits at Gaydon & Swindon.
Power via a Fusion PS 201 adjustable power supply. 5-15 volts, enough for all types of cars, and for all levels of racers. Timing/ Lap scoring via DS 300 pro series lap counter and Stop & Go boxes, using DS hand controllers. This is the same system as fitted to my Routed Raceway, we just duplicated the wiring and fitted connectors where necessary. The best bit about the DS system is the ability to race in both directions. It is amazing how different a track can feel one way to the other.
Design brief - This track comes down from the ceiling, so had to be light, hence plastic track, not routed.
It is mounted onto a frame, a bit like a garage door! This is made from Polycarbonate roofing sheets ( very light & very strong) and fixed together using "c" section aluminium, which is rivited in place. The frame is 3.44 metres long, 2.29 metres wide, and is lifted via an electric winch and pulley system.
Track design - A lot of track into a reasonable size space! Multi level, with tunnels, crossover corners back to back. I wanted something totally different, and a more demanding track to drive than my routed layout.
Theme - A 1960's style track, with figures, buildings and signage to match.
Lanes 1 & 4 are 56ft 8, and the middle lanes, 2 & 3 are 57ft 6. So very close, given the nature of the track.
Skill level required - Frame designed by myself & best mate Andy, the clever bloke who sorts all the technical stuff! He sorted the frame, installed the winch, and had the pulley system drawn on the back of an envelope, honestly! It worked first go, clever bugger....
Track design "stolen" from an article in Slot Magazine. Thanks
Track build, scenery, signage, landscaping etc, all down to me. I had learnt a lot from my first layout, I learned stacks from doing this one, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Big thanks to David Jesset at Slot Track Scenics for the 3 part article in the early issues of Slot Magazine, showing how to build a multi level landscape,install your track, and how to make it look pretty. Your help was invaluable.
Yes racing gets a bit interrupted by the tunnel areas, but a simple "yellow " flag rule does the trick. Still more to do, especially figures, but very pleased with it so far.
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