casey jones snr
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Stewie you are making very good progress. It is nice to see Doggo in most of the pictures.
Arosaish Bahn
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grizzmo
From NW Tas
Thanks Paul, I have been able to spend a lot of time lately on the railway.
Part of Doggo is in most photos, especially his flag tail
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grizzmo
From NW Tas
Another fortnight gone and I have made some good progress.
I have changed the name of this thread slightly, I think it suits what I am doing better.
Its kind of like the Arosa line , but its just all wrong
I got the rock edge grouted in this section, a tedious job but I think it looks ok.
The track I ordered has turned up, testing as I go.
As I am using Peco code 250 flexitrack, I have to cut a rebate for the LGB points to sit in. As they are 2-3mm higher, some places I only had to hammer the besser blocks in deeper. You can see how I joined the different profile rails, rough and ready but it's quick to do and seems to work ok. Saved waiting who knows how long for the proper Peco adapter to come from Britain, nil stock here .
Track to nowhere.
Not for long, I made up this semi-temporary R1 return loop.
There will be a Awning and wall between the workshop and the railway.
The plan to run down the outside of workshop wall and into the storage area, has had to be put on hold for awhile.
So this loop gets me a continuous run till I can get a lot of other work done first.
First train to do a lap.
Next part to get some attention is a temporary bridge across to the storage area.
I am pretty lazy by nature and not having to carry a train out, even thou I only own a few suits.
As none of the track is fixed down, that's on this fortnights list of things to do
Links to dodgy video's of the first couple of laps around.
hope it worked.
Nearly a minute around at a nice speed.
I have changed the name of this thread slightly, I think it suits what I am doing better.
Its kind of like the Arosa line , but its just all wrong
I got the rock edge grouted in this section, a tedious job but I think it looks ok.
The track I ordered has turned up, testing as I go.
As I am using Peco code 250 flexitrack, I have to cut a rebate for the LGB points to sit in. As they are 2-3mm higher, some places I only had to hammer the besser blocks in deeper. You can see how I joined the different profile rails, rough and ready but it's quick to do and seems to work ok. Saved waiting who knows how long for the proper Peco adapter to come from Britain, nil stock here .
Track to nowhere.
Not for long, I made up this semi-temporary R1 return loop.
There will be a Awning and wall between the workshop and the railway.
The plan to run down the outside of workshop wall and into the storage area, has had to be put on hold for awhile.
So this loop gets me a continuous run till I can get a lot of other work done first.
First train to do a lap.
Next part to get some attention is a temporary bridge across to the storage area.
I am pretty lazy by nature and not having to carry a train out, even thou I only own a few suits.
As none of the track is fixed down, that's on this fortnights list of things to do
Links to dodgy video's of the first couple of laps around.
hope it worked.
Nearly a minute around at a nice speed.
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You have achieved a great deal, in a short time..
Problem is, once you get to a stage where you can run something, the work-rate somehow tends to drop quite markedly.
Very impressed with your line. - I like the way the train disappears from view, even though the planting is not established.
PhilP.
Problem is, once you get to a stage where you can run something, the work-rate somehow tends to drop quite markedly.
Very impressed with your line. - I like the way the train disappears from view, even though the planting is not established.
PhilP.
grizzmo
From NW Tas
Thank you Phil, it should be a lot nicer in a few years time when there are 3 times as many plants and they all start to fill in.You have achieved a great deal, in a short time..
Problem is, once you get to a stage where you can run something, the work-rate somehow tends to drop quite markedly.
Very impressed with your line. - I like the way the train disappears from view, even though the planting is not established.
PhilP.
playmofire
Registered
All looking very good indeed and the high "wiggle" factor and the "now you see it, now you don't" bends make a lot of interest for the spectator.
grizzmo
From NW Tas
Be careful about putting too many plants in, otherwise you may end ip doing more hacking away of undergrowth than actually testing your trains
Northsider
Modelling the Northern half of the Isle of Man
You've achieved a huge amount, and good to have got trains running before the winter sets in.
Your metal balloon loop reminds me of the Viaduc du Caramel (yes, really: Google it!), proving that there is a prototype for everything
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Your metal balloon loop reminds me of the Viaduc du Caramel (yes, really: Google it!), proving that there is a prototype for everything
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grizzmo
From NW Tas
Thanks, wow guess I should of painted it grey/white insteadYou've achieved a huge amount, and good to have got trains running before the winter sets in.
Your metal balloon loop reminds me of the Viaduc du Caramel (yes, really: Google it!), proving that there is a prototype for everything
Chris Vernell
45.29 N, 75.75 W
Such a magnificent stone structure for a line that lasted all of 20 years, if I read it correctlyYou've achieved a huge amount, and good to have got trains running before the winter sets in.
Your metal balloon loop reminds me of the Viaduc du Caramel (yes, really: Google it!), proving that there is a prototype for everything
Northsider
Modelling the Northern half of the Isle of Man
Yes, I believe that's correct. I read somewhere that it was built so that it could be blown up if the area was invaded. Much of the route is now a spectacular road, which I came upon by accident several years ago. More info here.
grizzmo
From NW Tas
A couple of video's of Mr Big Head delivering the goods.
Just testing the R/C install, that is the top speed of 8x nimh AA batteries.
I have a 10 battery holder on order, will test how that goes or maybe 2 x 6 in series will be better.
There is plenty of room in the middle for any of those holders.
Just testing the R/C install, that is the top speed of 8x nimh AA batteries.
I have a 10 battery holder on order, will test how that goes or maybe 2 x 6 in series will be better.
There is plenty of room in the middle for any of those holders.
With a lot of sharpe curves slower is better, but with 12 batteries you will get longer duration and of course more speed. A sound unit should also be possible, My Loco Sound do e locs.A couple of video's of Mr Big Head delivering the goods.
Just testing the R/C install, that is the top speed of 8x nimh AA batteries.
I have a 10 battery holder on order, will test how that goes or maybe 2 x 6 in series will be better.
There is plenty of room in the middle for any of those holders.
grizzmo
From NW Tas
The speed is ok, just a tad quicker would be better. I will try 10 batteries next, as that's all the batteries I have anyway
.I will probably be in the minority, but I don't like the sound on locos. When I watch videos of other peoples railways, I always turn the sound off.
Just the sound of metal wheels on the track is nice and relaxing.
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duncan1_9_8_4
UK Railway Signaller and Garden Railway Operator
Excellent stuff. Looking good.
grizzmo
From NW Tas
Thanks Paul, its starting to come together now.
casey jones snr
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Great videos Stewie.The speed is ok, just a tad quicker would be better. I will try 10 batteries next, as that's all the batteries I have anyway
I will probably be in the minority, but I don't like the sound on locos. When I watch videos of other peoples railways, I always turn the sound off.
Just the sound of metal wheels on the track is nice and relaxing.
I too prefer to listen to the clicker and clack of the wheels passing over the rail joints and points.