Linz Gstadt Bahn 2

[AustrianNG]

Frank S negotiates the mountain line in the rain with a mixed train

 

[AustrianNG]

The new MOW Booble car is being assembled......

 

[railaddict]

Paul, what did you use as base under the track on your Gstadt station? Is it wood? My question is because you managed to screw your track. I tried to screw mine on cellular concrete but it does not stand too much manipulation.

 

[AustrianNG]

Paul, what did you use as base under the track on your Gstadt station? Is it wood? My question is because you managed to screw your track. I tried to screw mine on cellular concrete but it does not stand too much manipulation.

I used pvc fascia board planks. They are 6mm thick so fine to screw track down to. The ones I used were dark grey. I do intend to ballast the station but instead of Postcrete I will use gardeners grit and dilute PVA glue as the Postcrete flakes off if it is too thin.

 

[AustrianNG]

The battery powered Stainz had a run. First time it was charged up for more than 3 years.

 

[dunnyrail]

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The battery powered Stainz had a run. First time it was charged up for more than 3 years.

Bet you enjoyed the not having to clean track to get perfect running.

 

[AustrianNG]

I haven't cleaned the track for around 2 months, all locos have run well in that period even my "Billy" pictured. Mind you Billy has a power buffer installed.

The battery Stainz still has track pick up - but only to the smoke unit.

 

[FrenchChuffed]

Hi looks good for a run in the winter...what batteries do you have in here and where are they stowed as there isnt much room?

 

[AustrianNG]

There are 6 x 1.2 volt rechargeable batteries in the cab which give a realistic top speed on the RC. There is a charging jack point under the cab floor with a three way switch. I can’t be doing with a following wagon that has to be coupled up to the loco.

 

[FrenchChuffed]

yes i was interested as a following wagon seems such a drag, pun intended

 

[Paul M]

yes i was interested as a following wagon seems such a drag, pun intended

Groan

 

[FrenchChuffed]

Groan

need to oil the wheels if its Groaning that bad

 

[AustrianNG]

The first running day proper yesterday here on the Wirral.
Predominantly U Class were on the roster with the usual Stainz numbers 3 & 4 in attendance.
Shots of each main station - Linz, Wieselburg and Gstadt plus a couple of random pictures

 

[AustrianNG]

Yesterday was even better as the sun was shining. ÖBB 2091 and whizzy cranks on duty with goods and mixed trains.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Blimey, you've got some gradients on that line .

What keeps the trains on the rails, magnadhesion ?

 

[trammayo]

Blimey, you've got some gradients on that line .

What keeps the trains on the rails, magnadhesion ?

I had to lay on my side!

 

[FrenchChuffed]

Blimey, you've got some gradients on that line .

What keeps the trains on the rails, magnadhesion ?

I am inclined to agree......He loves his gradients and lead weights, remembering his last Garden Railway.

 

[AustrianNG]

I don’t believe in the flat earth society.

 

[Jasper]

Blimey, you've got some gradients on that line

I am inclined to agree.

I see what you did there.

 

[AustrianNG]

A few grimy shots of the Garsten shed at dusk with U Class and Stainz in the dim light.