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Time to check things out.

Thanks for the helpful replies.

Appreciate all the comments and advice. I had a sneaky feeling some time ago that I might need a multi meter or voltmeter. Another learning curve to negotiate.

Brian Re: 'I think the clue lies in the fact that Seep PM1 motors have been used. :o :o These motors need to be 100% in line with the point above. I suspect the Seep PM1 motor may need to be moved very slightly to the left or right slightly to ensure the "F" contact makes correctly to the "D" or "E"...

Sorry forgot to add that the layout is DCC.

WTD - I'll check the levelness of the points (perhaps not tonight it's a bit cold out there to venture out!)

Steve - yes the Seep pm's are throwing points.

I have installed Peco code 100 electrofrog points on Neptune Street; points have been modified as per the 'switchable frog option' instructions on the rear of the packaging, the two wires from the switch blades to the rails leading to the frog cut and each blade linked to the respective outer rail, ...

Appreciate the replies, many thanks.

Does anyone have any views on painting sleepers to get rid of the slightly plastic look, prior to ballasting? Or does the ballasting process sort this?

I seem to have memories, somewhat distant, of doing this as a teenager. Maybe a misspent youth hood!

Spot on, thank you. And with your description; 'It is steam and early diesel 1950's 60's with any loco of that period that I like. Two circuits with goods sidings, engine sheds and a turntable. No station, I only run goods trains', you mirror my intention with Neptune Street, or I should say I mirro...

Excellent layout, something to aspire to.

Without being greedy would like to see closer images of the various sections.

Well impressed, someone after my own heart, a long continuous run and ample sidings. Is that 3 circuits to get round the layout?

Being at a similar stage I'll be interested to see how the ballasting comes along.

As others have said, look forward to more images.