Peckforton Railway pix

[ge_rik]

I've been browsing through my camera's SD card and uncovered a few shots of the line from last year which I've not previously posted.

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There are a few more (with captions) on my blog - http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/2011-photocall.html < Link To http://riksrailway.blogsp...04/2011-photocall.html​

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Rik​

 

[Cyclone]

Very Nice, love the weathered look.

 

[yb281]

Lovely railway.

 

[jameshilton]

Yes a lovely railway with a clever history too - I enjoyed reading about it in Garden Rail this month

 

[beavercreek]

Lovely little set of pics Rik. Your line has a goodly dose of atmosphere.

 

[ge_rik]

Thanks guys. I'm aiming for a carefully nurtured neglected look - which suits my style of gardening well!! I've seen various discussions about the best ways to encourage moss to grow around garden railways. This has led to several suggestions, including smearing rocks with yogurt. My suggestion's much simpler - just live in the North West of England and buy a house with a North facing back garden!

Rik

 

[beavercreek]

Thanks guys. I'm aiming for a carefully nurtured neglected look - which suits my style of gardening well!! I've seen various discussions about the best ways to encourage moss to grow around garden railways. This has led to several suggestions, including smearing rocks with yogurt. My suggestion's much simpler - just live in the North West of England and buy a house with a North facing back garden!

Rik

And no listening to Rolling Stones!

 

[jameshilton]

Hehe Rik - I am cultivating quite a bit of moss on the EJ&KLR, and that isn't even north facing! It must be the Cheshire micro-climate!

 

[ge_rik]

Hehe Rik - I am cultivating quite a bit of moss on the EJ&KLR, and that isn't even north facing! It must be the Cheshire micro-climate!

The 'Cheshire Gap' strikes again!

Rik

 

[mbiff]

loverly looking railway

 

[nico]

Lovely railway and I love the moss

 

[gregh]

I do wish I could grow plants like your garden. What an atmosphere they create. I love the 'dirt' ballast effect on the mine siding.

 

[ge_rik]

Aw shucks, folks ............ Thanks for the kind words.

My problem is trying to stop things from growing. I'm constantly pruning, trimming and cutting back. However, while some things (mostly greenery) thrives there's some stuff which just refuses to grow. I've tried several times to grow thyme cos I think it looks just right for garden railways - but it just won't take. Similarly, apart from aubretia, I struggle to grow alpines. I assume it's something to do with the soil which is a bit clay-like.

Greg
The 'dirt' ballast technique in the mine sidings is a legacy from my 4mm landscape modelling approaches - a mix of sand, soil and cement is dry-brushed into place and then 'watered' with a fine rose on a watering can. A few drops of washing-up liquid in the water helps it to flow. As you can see, though, the moss very soon takes over.

Rik