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Cumbria Area Group Inaugural Meeting

 A big thanks to Andrew Woolass and Derek Coulthard for setting up the Cumbria Group.

Eleven members joined us for the first meeting including Alan Geekie who has been instrumental in getting this Area Group up and running.

There was a general chat to try and establish the main interests of those attending and what they would like to see in future meetings.

Subjects suggested were: -  CBUS from a beginners perspective

                                         - Ezybus

                                         -Train detection

                                         - Route Setting 

As usual in these meetings there was something to be learned. PMP 22 the laser detector pocket money kit has an adjustable focus. Who Knew.?

It is adjustable by rotating the brass body.

For those using IR detection as on the Hector or Dual Hector Kits the normal detectors are too large for between the sleeper detection particularly if using N gauge track. 


The ITR8307 consists of an infrared emitting diode and an NPN silicon phototransistor, encased side-by-side on a converging optical axis within a black thermoplastic case. This component apparently works well with the Hector kit and its small size makes it ideal for between sleeper detection.

Next meeting will be in three weeks time, so if you wish to join us remember to update your profile and join the Cumbria Area Group

Andy R

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