Finally started the railway

[Alan B]

After procrastinating for about 3 years I have finally made a start on building my railway it will be a slow process fitted in around work for others. Here are some pics of the start I have a general plan but that's likely to change and adapt.

This is the initial area but the plan is to extend over time into the front yard

One corner has a rockery with the line through it and the rest will be on a raised bench.

The track on the supports is a test run to position the stumps I am building the track bed in the shed. I am working at our local Model railway exhibition this weekend so will post some more pictures next week when I get a couple of days to work on it

 

[Andrew B. Middleton]

Good on you Alan B ! I thought the trees, surroundings looked a little bit like somewhere in Australia. I think it was those South Australian rail motors near your name that really set me thinking.

 

[dunnyrail]

Nice to make a start, I can see from your use of natural rocks that this will be turning out to be a very scenic line.

 

[Alan B]

Ive managed to get back to the railway there have been a few changes but that's how it goes there will now be a figure of 8 with a suicide crossing just to make life interesting and an external loop going over the top.

 

[AustrianNG]

Looking forward to your progress Alan.

 

[mike]

Looking good

 

[Alan B]

A couple more shots of progress which has slowed a bit due to the heat 40deg C

 

[Alan B]

Was out most of today doctors and model shop, picked up some plants for the railway and was allowed to plant some under the strict supervision of SWMBO end result does't look to bad, the Loco and coaches are all scratch built in 7/8ths scale still some work to do to complete them hope to do that over the Christmas break.

 

[Alan B]

Further progress today the support frame for the first loop is done and running as I only use battery power and live steam so I wont be hooking power up to the track nearly everyone here uses battery power most people have given up on track power to much hassle.

 

[Alan B]

This is the current progress and my fist try at a video of any kind hope it works

 

[mike]

It's all steps in the right direction

 

[Alan B]

 

[David1226]

Alan

I love the scratch built stock. I think I saw a bit of a wobble on the brake van at one point, not sure if it was a bit of uneven track or if you need to add a bit of weight to the vehicle. (That's a lot of bits, I'm in pieces over that).

David

 

[Alan B]

Latest pictures of the garden railway hope to be having a grand opening on the weekend still lots to do but we are up and running still 4 bridges to build plus lots to plant.

 

[ge_rik]

Hi Alan
Great looking layout - you're going to have fun landscaping it - which I see you've now begun. That Hunslet looks great - is it entirely scratchbuilt or based on a kit? The soundcards sound spot-on as well. Just trying to figure out their origin - Phoenix?

Rik

 

[dunnyrail]

I only use battery power and live steam so I wont be hooking power up to the track nearly everyone here uses battery power most people have given up on track power to much hassle.

Way to go, line showing great possibilities.

 

[dunnyrail]

This is the current progress and my fist try at a video of any kind hope it works

Nice stately progress on the vid. Lovely clicking on the crossover as well.

 

[Riograndad]

Looking good

 

[AustrianNG]

Like the track layout Alan.
Before you know it those little conifers will be 5 feet tall (I've got a couple of dozen of them, had to prune them all down last weekend)

 

[Alan B]

Hi Alan
Great looking layout - you're going to have fun landscaping it - which I see you've now begun. That Hunslet looks great - is it entirely scratchbuilt or based on a kit? The soundcards sound spot-on as well. Just trying to figure out their origin - Phoenix?

Rik

Thanks Rik the 'hunslet' is a scratch build based only on a O16.5 one I have, not strictly correct as it has inside frames not outside but the little girl I built it for (granddaughter) just Loves it and uses it whenever she comes down to see us. The sound card is 'Mylocosound ' small and easy to fit the manufacturer only lives 10 minutes down the road