ARLR _ A Different Kind of Garden Railway

Gizzy

Gizzy

A gentleman, a scholar, and a railway modeller....
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This weekend gone, Mizzy and I visited an Open Gardens event in the area of town where we used to live.

There were 2 gardens with railways listed; however, on the day, one of these was closed for some unknown reason.

However, we did get to see this one, which is in a garden much smaller than ours. It is steeply sloped too, so some quite serious civil engineering involved to get the line on the level.

Anyway, I leave you with these photos of another kind of garden railway....
 
And the others.

I know this isn't G Scale, and is much more biggerer, but I hope you enjoy them anyway....
 
Well I certainly enjoyed these photos. They reminded me of a very impressive ride-on railway in a garden in Snettisham which we discovered on holiday with the sprogs nearly 20 years ago. That one had major scenic features including bridges, viaducts, etc. Although we usually visit that area every year, we've never been there again when the garden was open to the public. I wonder if it still exists.
 
BrianC said:
Well I certainly enjoyed these photos. They reminded me of a very impressive ride-on railway in a garden in Snettisham which we discovered on holiday with the sprogs nearly 20 years ago. That one had major scenic features including bridges, viaducts, etc. Although we usually visit that area every year, we've never been there again when the garden was open to the public. I wonder if it still exists.
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The one in the vicarage with the spiralling track down to a lower level?

It certainly was there 10 years ago, as We've been ourselves when Krizzy was younger.

I believe they have an Open Day each summer....
 
Wish I could win the lottery,that's all I need to do.
 
C&S said:
What gauge is it; 7.5 ins?
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....it's 7 1/4 inch gauge....

(Edited after Ross spotted my typo!)
 
ROSS said:
:thinking: Is that 7 1/2" or 7 1/4"? which is more usual.
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Oops, got me!

I meant to type 7 1/4 but I've got a bad case of digititis corruptus this morning....
 
ROSS said:
:thinking: Is that 7 1/2" or 7 1/4"? which is more usual.
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and everyone's benefit, I hope.

There is virtually no 7 1/2" G outside of the USA, and even there it is mainly on the west side, quite a few people in the east stick with 7 1/4". Which is correct? Neither really, it all dependes what you want to model. Narrow Gauge and Std Gauge have their followings, as in all model gauges, and some things just 'fit' better than others. It has been known for a 7 1/4" loco to run on 7 1/2" gauge track, but it's not recommended if there are points (turnouts) because of the check rails.

Try a look at the 7 1/4 Inch Gauge Society website for a full history. http://www.sevenandaquarter.org/ < Link To www.sevenandaquarter.org
 
great photos
thanks

love the overall scale of things-platform fencing -control box-
creates quite an ambiance
 
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