Running Day at JR's

[Gavin Sowry]

Here we go, I'll get my 'guest' shots out of the way.

First up, The Pierce Arrow salesman has rocked up to the mill to try to convince the owner that he needs this latest model truck, to replace the 'tatty, worn out one'.



Now, a closer look at the new mill... some fine modelling here.



.... and while we're at it, a blast around the H&M Railway, meeting that infamous Dubs A loco up at Punga Cliffs Station.



OK JR, come in with the official report. Oh, and thanks to the ladies in the kitchen.

 

[JRinTawa]

Thanks Gav, I don't know about the "official report", more like a humble thanks to all who came and made for an enjoyable afternoon.

In fact I was enjoying the company so much I almost didn't get around to taking photos But it's okay I took a few.

Let's start with Gav and his railtruck, that's Gav in the black T Shirt and his railtruck has just come off Nina's Trestle.

Followed up the hill by Ian Webb's stunning McEwan Pratt railcar.

Manawanui had some time in steam.

 

[JRinTawa]

Here come Gav's railtruck again, over Church Lane crossing this time....

...still being followed by Ian W's railcar

By this time the Dubs A was resting in the loop at Punga Cliffs so the guest equipment could enjoy (I hope) the railway.

 

[JRinTawa]

You can tell I took photo most;y while Gav's railtruck was running. Or as in this cast in the loop at Kakariki.

To the north end of Kakariki station is where Robinson's Mill is.

Ian W's railcar again.

 

[JRinTawa]

Brian Cashmore ran the second of his trains about now. A grunty big diesel on his wine train. Mmm wine and trains, much better than wine and cheese

Chris Drowley's live steam Frank S. A great performer

A view of the sawmill yard which is still a little way away from being complete. Thanks to the lads I have some more ideas to improve the detailing a bit.

My Bush Jigger (a Kiwi conversion of Gav's railtruck) sat awaiting a run at the mill all day. That's okay we weren't in a rush

Thanks all who came, what with our friends from school and Church it was pretty busy at times. You all did a great job of helping show off our railway to the non railway visits. Thanks lads, I had a great day

 

[Gizzy]

Nice....

 

[Beddhist]

Very nice, JR. I'm seeing double, as in some of the pix are there twice. Like where you write:

Here come Gav's railtruck again, over Church Lane crossing this time....

We get to see Manawanui again.

 

[garrymartin]

Some lovely pictures ,and that railcar is superb! Thanks for sharing.

 

[beavercreek]

Looks like a great afternoon on a lovely line was had by all

 

[funandtrains]

You have a very pretty track but I bet you spend a long time bent over cleaning debris off and cleaning the tracks.

 

[JRinTawa]

Opps, sorry about the duplicated photos, correct ones now in place....I hope ???

Steve - as long as I do it at least once a week it only takes 10 to 15 minutes to keep the railway in running condition, though a bit longer for track power. We're normally battery powered or live steam these days. Though track power is available for such days as today.

 

[Gavin Sowry]

We're normally battery powered or live steam these days. Though track power is available for such days as today.

Thank goodness. I'm still running 100% track powered stock, and suitable railways to visit and run my stock on, are fast disappearing. Now that I'm somewhat au fait with Train Engineer, it was a very pleasurable session on the H&M... no dead spots, no stalling, and no track related derailments.

 

[KandNWLR]

Completely delightful. Thanks to everyone who posted pics.

 

[Gavin Sowry]

Brilliant photos as always John. There is definitely something about the light in NZ, it never looks quite like that here :

The light is somewhat rich in the ultra violet spectrum, and that, unfortunately is a health hazard, hence the wearing of hats, especially by those follicaly challanged.

 

[JRinTawa]

Having the overhead tree canopy helps too, sort of a natural warm up filter when it's sunny Apart from adjust camera setting to "sun" if it's sunny or "shade" if it's, yes, shady, I don't play around with colour balance - I'm partly colour blind so the results would be unpredictable to say the least I guess, no I know, I'm lucky with the railway's location. Nature is a better planner than me

 

[bobg]

Brill all the same John, that shot of the railcar alongside the wood mill is a total classic. I asked Grandson (young eyes), what he thought and he had to look close before deciding it WAS a model.