2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention

[JRinTawa]

Like wise Gordon - snow in February - it's mid summer

Now if you've got this far it's to the last railway, Neil W's Tuahiwi Valley Lumber and Mining Co

the mountains were built with the dirt dug out of the sunken paving area.

The trestles are to die for

 

[JRinTawa]

And hows this for a handmade turnout

Neil gave us a talk on battery use and charging.

You've forgotten something Neil

Photostop

There's Lloyd camera loco again

Look at all those log bogies (well I suppose logging disconnects in US terms)

And my favourtie from Neil's

And that, apart from afternoon tea sums up the weekend from my view point. My thanks to the hosts and organisers for giving me a weekend to remember. Glen and Brenda you did well

Oh and of course if you attended the Convention please add you pictures, lets make the northern hemisphere envious
Next years Convention will be in Auckland, date TBA early 2013.

 

[trammayo]

Superb photos, lines, locos, locations - envious insn't the word. Many thanks indeed for posting John

 

[mike]

just what i need , thanks john and freinds, for cheering up a cold winters day in whitworth

 

[Ferrysteam]

This must be the ultimate 2 day convention,full of envy.Great pics John......

 

[beavercreek]

Great photos, fantastic layouts and obviously good turnouts (people I mean....oh and the handbuilt ones! ). Thanks John. You have a fine 'collective' of model rail exponents and enthusiasts over there.

 

[whatlep]

Wow, wow and thrice WOW! What a fantastic way to spend a weekend and the sun is shining! Kudos to all of those involved. Many, many thanks for posting.

 

[Shawn]

Wow. Beautiful pictures and layouts. I especially like the last set. Now I really cant wait for spring/summer. I cant wait to see some green and color back in my layout. Very cool.

 

[CoggesRailway]

That is awesome!! I have to say I love opendays it is inspiring and fun - and they were all stunning!! Many thanks for sharing...

 

[stockers]

Freat photos - looks like you guys had a great time.
Love the dubs on the dubs! and the curved pointwork is brilliant

 

[dunnyrail]

There are some great Railways down there, many show the benefit of the Real Estate Prices being far less than over here allowing more extensive Gardens for the Railway. The planting has also assisted greatly. It is also true to say that we are somewhat envious at the moment due to the Arctic Snap that has hit UK. Shirt Sleeves indeed at this time of the Year. But wait till we start posting the Snow Pictures! Many thanks for lightening our lives with your Summery Pictures.
JOnD

 

[garrymartin]

Fantastic I really enjoyed those pictures.....Summer....Warm......Trains...:admire:
Some fantastic railways & nice planting too.

 

[Jerry Barnes]

Wow, what a great presentation of great layouts and trains! Thanks!!

 

[gregh]

Thanks for taking all the time to post all those pics John. You Kiwis sure are a talented lot! Some day I'll make it to one of your conventions.

 

[iainz]

this was a fantastic weekend, some great layouts