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- With Jamie's completed sanding and re-varnishing (needing several coats, of course!), Steve Gwinnett re-attaches the train describer plates to the front of the panel.
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- The end result - wonderfully clean and tidy framework, ready for re-varnishing.
- Jamie Brooker removes the vertical train describer plates and edging from the panel frontage, and begins the task of carefully sanding the timber framework.
- With kind permission from Network Rail, 50 base units and associated fitments are recovered from the old Stoke Gifford panel at Bristol PSB by Tom Yardley; note the 'Out Of Use' lights illuminated.
- Another key moment, as Laurence Stant completes the wiring-in of the final Printed Circuit Board (PCB) - a lasting testament to all those SPS members who gave up their time to solder all 350 of them!
- Another key moment, as Laurence Stant completes the wiring-in of the final Printed Circuit Board (PCB) - a lasting testament to all those SPS members who gave up their time to solder all 350 of them!
- The odd surprise while cleaning: behind one of the rear covers, just discernible in the dust, is the downbeat message 'We're not going anywhere'; the same certainly can't be said of SPS!
- As more space becomes available at the front of the panel, Peter Woodbridge continues with the unenviable task of cleaning the panel's front and rear metal covers.
- Not content with the panel covers, Peter starts cleaning away the years of dirt from the back desk, a longer-term restoration project.
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- Before long, the front girder of the framework is dragged outside, ready for its next use.
- ...which is quickly achieved, thanks to the number of GWS and SPS volunteers in attendance. I wonder what's behind the panel that they're all captivated by?
- With rodding in position, the trickier task comes of removing the rear girder through the double doors at a tight angle...
- As part of the lowering process, some rodding is now fed under the front of the panel by John Hill.
- 9th May: the day comes for moving the panel into its final postion - wheel the panel backwards, then remove the wheels, channelling and framework, and lower to the floor...sounds simple, doesn't it?
- The panel is shown having been wheeled back towards the rear wall, ensuring we've enough space in the future for easy maintenance, tooling, etc.
- The wheels being removed, as the dismantling of the framework begins.
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- With more space cleared behind the panel, access to the racks becomes somewhat easier as more simulator works continue apace.
- A view from the front this time; the cables running from the panel belie the works unfolding at the back desk...
- ...where Kevin Marsh toils with the technological side of the panel's operation, in readiness for anyone to 'have a go'. Enough screens there, Kev?!
- Meanwhile, Jamie Brooker installs and tests further inter-PCB wiring on the rear racks.
- Kevin Marsh supervises the works, enjoying a well-deserved sandwich while he does so!
- Success! This shot shows (just about!) all five VDUs working - another great step forward.
- More testing is done, seen here being carried out by James Nelhams and Tom Lane.
- After the all-too-brief respite of Christmas over, the team reassemble to reactivate more VDUs.
- Paul adds in new power jumper cables between the circuit boards, having crimped the ends
- Meanwhile, Peter continues the seemingly-unending task of soldering the 8-core cables to the tag blocks...yet the final tag block is coming into view!
- To prove it's not all soldering, cleaning, etc., Tom Lane diligently programmes each TC64 unit (communication unit between each circuit board & the simulator)
- ...and are quickly put to good use, with several more input & output boards assembled, cleaned & tested
- More parts arrive, allowing the telephone concentrator keyboards to have complete button sets again - can you spot the new ones?
- Meanwhile, Peter continues to terminate the cables at the PCB end, in readiness for more testing
- Testing reaches Uffington loop...worthy of such a cake-based celebration! The look westwards shows just how far we've come
- With more PCBs made, a quick view shows that we're 50% of the way to filling the final two racks
- More tag block soldering is called for; Jamie does the honours while Tom helps test around the front
- ...and swiftly moves further eastwards, with suitably-enscribed magnet to chart progress!
- Contrary to popular belief, yes, we're still making PCBs! Reinforcements of components arrive...
- Jamie turns his hand to fault-finding, including crimping & reconnecting power jumper leads
- Testing continues at the front of the panel, with many illuminated lamps in evidence...
- ...whilst Jack continues wiring in PCBs that have had their cables soldered to the tag blocks & tested
- Peter gets to grips with tidying the various power distribution cables...
- Tiles now carefully sorted & stored on polystyrene sheets for potential future use.
- Another working day: John begins by stripping down our spare dominos stock into their respective pieces.
- Meanwhile, Peter continues the terminating & soldering of 8-core cables at the tag blocks...plenty of practice still available for those that want it!
- David, with cutters to the fore, trims back cable ties from tidied cable runs & works on the labelling system.
- The finished article: an easy to identify, very neat end result - a great improvement!
- ...whilst other completed PCBs proudly state their country of origin!
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- PCBs continue to be received & tested before being installed in the panel - certainly a railway theme accompanying the parcel here...
- ...whilst to the front of the panel, SPS members make great progress with inserting the microchips into the PCBs & testing the finished product.
- Behind the panel, the all-important earthing wire is installed...
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