The LESEN GROSSEN BALLEUPPEN Railway
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Thursday 21st January 2010
Grossen Wick Station lost two of its Platforms today.
The Works Train was busy.
Only Local Trains will call at Grossen Wick from now on.
Main line Trains will use the Station By-Pass Lines.
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SUNDAY 24TH JANUARY 2010
SPADE & SHOVEL TESTING TODAY
THE 2010 RAILWAY EXTENTION REALLY GETS UNDER WAY
Thanks to Dave, Mike & Rick soil was moved ready for the frame to be built.
all shifted within the hour, WHAT A TEAM, thanks very very much Guys
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[align=center]SOME VISITING MOTIVE POWER[/align] [align=center]Photos by Mike[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
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[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Thanks Mike, (oops have I infringed the copyright) :thinking:[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align]
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[align=center]THE 2010 RAILWAY EXTENTION PROGRESSES - JANUARY 30th & 31st[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
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[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Sheila, Rick and myself made a start on the framework over the weekend[/align]
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PROGRESS ON THE 2010 RAILWAY EXTENTION - FEBRUARY 6th & 7th
Sheila and I continued with the framework at the shed end of the garden
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[align=center]NEW RAILBUS IN SERVICE TODAY[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
New Railbus waiting for its first departure from Grossen Wick[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
[/align] [align=center]Passing the back of the Builders Yard[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
[/align] [align=center]Passing the Grossen Wick MPD[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
[/align] [align=center]The Cows did not seem to notice there was a new train in service[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
[/align] [align=center]New Railbus arrives for its second departure of the day, as another Railbus passes by[/align]
New Railbus waiting for its first departure from Grossen Wick[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
thanks trever, sheila, for a cracking evening with two great freinds, really help !!
railbus is brillent, looks brillent, runs well, newe extension will be fantastic, comming along nicely
[align=center]NEW RAILBUS IN SERVICE TODAY[/size][/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]New Railbus waiting for its first departure from Grossen Wick[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Passing the back of the Builders Yard[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Passing the Grossen Wick MPD[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
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[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]New Railbus arrives for its second departure of the day, as another Railbus passes by[/align]
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railbus is brillent, looks brillent, runs well, newe extension will be fantastic, comming along nicely
[align=center]NEW RAILBUS IN SERVICE TODAY[/size][/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
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i must say i really like the layout-
not only the aspect of construction, which i think would make wiring and the like less hassle
but the relative tidiness of the ballast-the pictures of it wet have a naturalness but also an orderliness as well
but what i really like is the raised planter effect-not only of the layout itself-which integrates so well with your garden area
but also
the small raised planters on the end loops-reminds me of a municipal botanical type of garden-very pleasing, very effective in adding la bit of garden to the table to-just so pleasing to the eye
how will the extension connect to the original?
from the one pic i gather it may be a bit more free form?
not only the aspect of construction, which i think would make wiring and the like less hassle
but the relative tidiness of the ballast-the pictures of it wet have a naturalness but also an orderliness as well
but what i really like is the raised planter effect-not only of the layout itself-which integrates so well with your garden area
but also
the small raised planters on the end loops-reminds me of a municipal botanical type of garden-very pleasing, very effective in adding la bit of garden to the table to-just so pleasing to the eye
how will the extension connect to the original?
from the one pic i gather it may be a bit more free form?
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Hi Steve,
Thanks for your comment, you seemed to have grasped my intentions.
I took note of comments by some about baseboard type layouts and how a Garden Railway should be down with the soil.
Trouble is as one gets older the Railway might look good down there but getting back up from it is not so good.
So I tried to incorparate both Baseboard and Garden.
Yes wiring is a lot easier, although all my cables were sunk in the ground from the first layout on this site.
The extention will connect via/passing through the shed. (See first picture/plan in this thread).
The Track Plan (the one in my head) keeps changing but once I have laid some track out I will update the picture/plan
There will be raised planters in the extention as well.
Progress has slowed a little recently, think we blew ourselves out a bit by rushing at it.
And the Rain / Snow / Rain / Snow / Rain / Rain thing that has been going on alot recently.
But I will keep posting updates as it all progresses.
Always happy to answer any question. Cheers for now Trevor.
Thanks for your comment, you seemed to have grasped my intentions.
I took note of comments by some about baseboard type layouts and how a Garden Railway should be down with the soil.
Trouble is as one gets older the Railway might look good down there but getting back up from it is not so good.
So I tried to incorparate both Baseboard and Garden.
Yes wiring is a lot easier, although all my cables were sunk in the ground from the first layout on this site.
The extention will connect via/passing through the shed. (See first picture/plan in this thread).
The Track Plan (the one in my head) keeps changing but once I have laid some track out I will update the picture/plan
There will be raised planters in the extention as well.
Progress has slowed a little recently, think we blew ourselves out a bit by rushing at it.
And the Rain / Snow / Rain / Snow / Rain / Rain thing that has been going on alot recently.
But I will keep posting updates as it all progresses.
Always happy to answer any question. Cheers for now Trevor.
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[align=center]FRIDAY 12th MARCH - EXTENTION COMPLETED BUT NOT FINISHED[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Sorry about the poor quality pictures but[/align] [align=center]the very very nice sunshine we have been having got in the way[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
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[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Next task is to lay some track and see where I need some cables.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Then once cables have been run, fix the tops down and relay the track.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Complete the skirting at ground level with plastic strips.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Make and fill the raised planters.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Run some trains.[/align]
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Thanks all for your comments. Yep good team work.
Now I have this silly notion that I have enough track to complete the job. (bet you I havn't)
Now I have this silly notion that I have enough track to complete the job. (bet you I havn't)
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[align=center]THE LESEN GROSSEN BALLEUPPEN FIRE TRAIN ON TOUR UNDER THE WIRES[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10th & 11th APRIL 2010
Joined up Sunshine so time to get on with the Extention
Tops fixed to the Shed End, raised Planters installed, Paint Brush out.
All adds up to a little progress