Greetings From The Philippines

[Timbo]

Hi to everyone,

I have just joined. I am living in the Philippines. This is my first garden railway. Currently, I have a simple end-to-end setup. However I am considering adding an elevated section. Very little product available here so my scenery is based upon natural stone, cacti and lollyice-stick houses!!
One of the difficulties in setting up here is the restriction on the use of wood. This is due to the termites which would chomp through wood pretty quickly. Instead, I have constructed raised track-beds made from scrap metal and supported upon vertical, drain pipes.
So far the heat and strong direct sunlight has not had any noticeable effect upon my LGB track which is mostly second hand.
Am I the only person in the Philippines with a garden railway?
Tim

 

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[idlemarvel]

Welcome Tim. Strong direct sunlight. We can only dream. Interesting about the termites, do they even attack hardwood? I'm surprised our Australian colleagues have not mentioned that, maybe it's not such a problem there. We like pictures here, no matter how simple your layout is. Just take a digital picture, copy it to your PC, click the "Upload a File" button, and you're done. Have fun.

 

[trammayo]

Hello and Welcome. As Dave says, we like pictures!

 

[PhilP]

Welcome!
Sunny pictures required to brighten the day in a dull, dampish UK.

 

[merlin]

Welcome Tim. Interesting to learn of solutions to problems that those of us in other parts of the world would probably never think of. Look forward to seeing pic's of your enterprise.

Mike

 

[stockers]

Welcome.

 

[royale]

Welcome aboard, Tim

 

[owlpool]

Welcome from Wales.
"But to the multitude who stand in the rain
Heaven is where the sun shines"

 

[Gizzy]

Welcome Tim....

 

[Timbo]

Hey, so very welcoming. Thanks to you all.

You asked for photos. I hope that you enjoy the following:
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[beavercreek]

Great layout Tim. Nice to see that it is viewable form inside the house too!
Also a good use of non-termite friendly materials.
Welcome to the forum.

Mike

www.facebook.com/beavercreekrailroad

 

[trammayo]

Nice - and future proof too!

 

[merlin]

Excellent Tim. I like the tunnel/planter idea, and good use of coffee stirrers too!

 

[lgbmad]

Hi there ......also from Wales
Kev

 

[Robert Bianchi]

Greetings from the US, Tim. Layout looks great. Very original ideas.

Bob.

 

[Madman]

Welcome to the forum. I like your layout.

 

[Zerogee]

A slightly belated welcome, Tim - nicely done layout!

Jon.

 

[GAP]

Hi Tim
Nice looking layout.
What is its height above the ground?
My experience in Aust of full sunlight is that the bits of LGB track I have stand up well to the UV I found that using slide on joiners in various spots allowed for expansion and contraction. Conductivity is not a problem for me as I run battery powered locos but a simple jumper wire across the join will reduce any problem.
I sometimes use a protectant known as "Armourall" that is used to protect plastic on dash boards in cars its a bit like sunscreen for plastic.

 

[GAP]

Welcome Tim. Strong direct sunlight. We can only dream. Interesting about the termites, do they even attack hardwood? I'm surprised our Australian colleagues have not mentioned that, maybe it's not such a problem there. We like pictures here, no matter how simple your layout is. Just take a digital picture, copy it to your PC, click the "Upload a File" button, and you're done. Have fun.

Termites (aka white ants in Aust) are a big problem down under, houses have been condemned after an infestation.
The use of steel frames for houses is becoming more common along with termite barrier meshes and treatments before a concrete slab is laid for a new house.
In the garden the use of treated timber is common place with different ratings depending if the timber is going into the ground or not. And yes the do attack hardwood.