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[Rhinochugger]

That looks incredibly smart It's surprising how quickly you can go off some people I mean, I'm not envious ..................... really

 

[grizzmo]

That looks incredibly smart It's surprising how quickly you can go off some people I mean, I'm not envious ..................... really

I aim to please .

 

[HobbitFertang]

Brilliant! Clever solution using the rail

 

[grizzmo]

Brilliant! Clever solution using the rail

Thanks, but I can't take credit for thinking of using rail. I think I read here on GSC about someone using oo rail in the LGB catenary system possibly in a tram system.

I did think of slotting and using the brass screws and steel rod for supports thou.
Using these driven by a meager budget at the moment and wanting to use up stuff I had laying around.

, the O gauge rail I bought 25 years. When I first tried getting back into railway modelling.
I didn't get far, 1 x O gauge open wagon kit built and 2 bundles of bullhead rail bought at a clearance sale.
Thankfully the rail was found in my last garage cleanup, safely stuck at the back of a offcuts rack inside a offcut of conduit and forgotten all about.

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

Thanks, but I can't take credit for thinking of using rail. I think I read here on GSC about someone using oo rail in the LGB catenary system possibly in a tram system.

I did think of slotting and using the brass screws and steel rod for supports thou.
Using these driven by a meager budget at the moment and wanting to use up stuff I had laying around.

, the O gauge rail I bought 25 years. When I first tried getting back into railway modelling.
I didn't get far, 1 x O gauge open wagon kit built and 2 bundles of bullhead rail bought at a clearance sale.
Thankfully the rail was found in my last garage cleanup, safely stuck at the back of a offcuts rack inside a offcut of conduit and forgotten all about.

Just like the real railway, a few Network Rail lines here in the UK have a rail rather than wire. Normal in tunnels with little clearance. Thameslink St Pancras spring to mind.

 

[grizzmo]

Just like the real railway, a few Network Rail lines here in the UK have a rail rather than wire. Normal in tunnels with little clearance. Thameslink St Pancras spring to mind.

I hear it often said , there is a prototype for everything.

 

[casey jones snr]

Stewie, the snow shelter looks great. I cannot wait to see the tunnel portal when you have completed it.

 

[dunnyrail]

Just like the real railway, a few Network Rail lines here in the UK have a rail rather than wire. Normal in tunnels with little clearance. Thameslink St Pancras spring to mind.

I think the Severn Tunnel may also be another.

 

[grizzmo]

Took advantage of the nice weather today and got some mortaring done.


Removed a big rock at the end of the retaining wall and replaced it with the smaller grey rock. Better view of the trains now.



The rock that was removed ended up on top here, you can never have enough tunnels on a RhB themed railway .
Run out of mortar before I finished this bit, it will have to wait to later on.




All finished on top here so I can start on the mesh planter baskets tomorrow. To fill the gaps and soften up all the rock work.


Still got a bit to go here, this will take a bit of mucking around to get right. At least the big rock is mortared and glued in place now.

A very pleasant, relaxing few hours work done today. To be lucky enough to be outside on a warm sunny day is a real treat.

 

[viaEstrecha]

Marvellous progress. I've noticed the grey posts beyond the railway in several shots - are they for a sail-style canopy?

 

[Rhinochugger]

I think the Severn Tunnel may also be another.

Yeah, there's something special about the tunnel roof fixings I think

 

[grizzmo]

Marvellous progress. I've noticed the grey posts in several shots - are they for a sail-style canopy?

Yes they are, we got the shade sails already, but have to wait until our budget can cope with the cost of the awning.
That will be attached to the workshop and the shade sails are anchored to at the back.
Hopefully if things workout they will be in next summer, if not then the summer after.
2 slightly overlapping 90% square sails 5.4m x5.4m, should be a nice amount of shade.
The sun is harsh here plastic gets destroyed quickly and its easy to get sunburn.

 

[Chris Vernell]

Yes, our way-up-north summer sun can do much damage. I don’t leave trains sitting out in full sun; I built the train shed to shelter stock from sun as much as rain.

 

[grizzmo]

A few enjoyable hours have been spent on the railway, and good progress made.


Snow shelter finished and installed.


Mesh planter made and lined with geo fabric. This one can lift out, for bonsai maintenance or extra tunnel acess.


This one cant lift out as the mesh is under the rocks.



Tunnel portal finished and installed, as its foam its a nice tight push fit into the space.
I might fill the tiny gaps around the edge with mortar, or leave as is and it can be easily removed for extra access into the tunnel.
The planters filled with bonsais, mini conifers and baby tears.
Still 2 mesh planters to make, an easy job for next week.

 

[grizzmo]

A little more progress, all just minor scenery work.


Finished the planter beside the orange rock, 3 more mini conifer cuttings and some baby's tears planted in the space.
Some small rocks cut for a shallow planter for baby's tears to the right of the track on the shelf.


New tunnel portal in place, I like how the colours came out on this more than the previous photo.
I will paint them this way from now on. Cut the rock for above the portal, there is space for a small planter for baby's tears between the rocks above the portal.


A large rock removed from this space and thinner rocks cut to fit. When finished the siding will go over the space, this will let 1 more wagon fit in the siding.
I will relay the siding track more to the left and have the concrete plant on the right.


Rocks cut to fit around the new tunnel.


Foam cut to fit the gap.


Test train in action, again leaving minimum clearance either side.
All the rocks and portals awaiting a nice sunny day to mortar them in place.

 

[Nodrog1826]

A little more progress, all just minor scenery work.

View attachment 356068
Finished the planter beside the orange rock, 3 more mini conifer cuttings and some baby's tears planted in the space.
Some small rocks cut for a shallow planter for baby's tears to the right of the track on the shelf.

View attachment 356069
New tunnel portal in place, I like how the colours came out on this more than the previous photo.
I will paint them this way from now on. Cut the rock for above the portal, there is space for a small planter for baby's tears between the rocks above the portal.

View attachment 356070
A large rock removed from this space and thinner rocks cut to fit. When finished the siding will go over the space, this will let 1 more wagon fit in the siding.
I will relay the siding track more to the left and have the concrete plant on the right.

View attachment 356072
Rocks cut to fit around the new tunnel.

View attachment 356073
Foam cut to fit the gap.

View attachment 356074
Test train in action, again leaving minimum clearance either side.
All the rocks and portals awaiting a nice sunny day to mortar them in place.

May I suggest a test with your loco, you may be supprise by the overhang it has. When I bought my Ge4/4 I had to move one of the storage roads further away from the shed wall because of the overhang, everything else (even sliding side wagons) had been OK with the storage roads as they were.

 

[grizzmo]

May I suggest a test with your loco, you may be supprise by the overhang it has. When I bought my Ge4/4 I had to move one of the storage roads further away from the shed wall because of the overhang, everything else (even sliding side wagons) had been OK with the storage roads as they were.

Ok will do today before I go any further.

 

[casey jones snr]

A little more progress, all just minor scenery work.

View attachment 356068
Finished the planter beside the orange rock, 3 more mini conifer cuttings and some baby's tears planted in the space.
Some small rocks cut for a shallow planter for baby's tears to the right of the track on the shelf.

View attachment 356069
New tunnel portal in place, I like how the colours came out on this more than the previous photo.
I will paint them this way from now on. Cut the rock for above the portal, there is space for a small planter for baby's tears between the rocks above the portal.

View attachment 356070
A large rock removed from this space and thinner rocks cut to fit. When finished the siding will go over the space, this will let 1 more wagon fit in the siding.
I will relay the siding track more to the left and have the concrete plant on the right.

View attachment 356072
Rocks cut to fit around the new tunnel.

View attachment 356073
Foam cut to fit the gap.

View attachment 356074
Test train in action, again leaving minimum clearance either side.
All the rocks and portals awaiting a nice sunny day to mortar them in place.

Stewie, your railway continues to impress me with every new picture posted.

 

[grizzmo]

Stewie, your railway continues to impress me with every new picture posted.

Thanks Paul.

 

[Nodrog1826]

Ok will do today before I go any further.

Just to give you an idea as to how much it overhangs on LGB R1's...

...the old witness marks show how far I had to move the tracks over.