The LESEN GROSSEN BALLEUPPEN Railway

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The LESEN GROSSEN BALLEUPPEN Railway

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THE HELICOPTER VIEW OF GROSSEN WICK​

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[Steve]

That is one very nice layout , brilliant Trevor

 

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[align=center]THE GROSSEN WICK INSPECTION[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]In October 2009 Grossen Wick was inspected by Chief Commander Jobsweref.[/align] [align=center]He arrived aboard the Lesen Wick Fire Train, sporting his Gold Gloves and Gold Helmet.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]He had not gone far before he stopped the train and ran back to something he had spotted.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]All was well, the Workmen repairing Gossen Wick Tunnel Mouth passed with flying colours.[/align] [align=center]They were soon on their radios to report that C.C. Jobsweref was on the patch.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Something he was not happy about was the fact that the Station Lighting on Platforms 1 & 2 needed to be higher.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Jobsweref tried to upset the Farmer, but he is never impressed with any jobsworth let alone C.C. Jobsweref.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]The Station Lighting on Platform 3 passed the Inspection,[/align] [align=center]but Jobsweref stated that the lighting on Platform 1 & 2 must be the same height before he returns again.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Jobsweref went onto have a go at the Fork Lift Driver about the height of the stack on the pallet.[/align] [align=center]The Fork Lift Driver has a very strong Irish accent and when Jobsweref asked him the best way to the MPD,[/align] [align=center]he replied "Fork Off at the next Junction".[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Having followed the Fork Lift Drivers advice he indeed did turn off at the next Junction.[/align] [align=center]Where he found all was in order at the MPD.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Treading a little bit more gently with the Workmen at the Building Site, he was suitably ignored.[/align] [align=center]Good job he did'nt need any further directions.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Jobsweref was pleased the Gang had put out the Advance Warning Signs.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

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[align=center]But he was not so happy that one of the Gang was not wearing a HiVis Jacket.[/align] [align=center]Jobsweref would not accept that the poor guy had been[/align] [align=center]standing out in all weathers and that the Jacket had just worn away.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Another Sign meets with his approval.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]So Stop he did and went to check that the Signalperson was making the right type of Brew.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]One final check on the new height Station Lamps on Platform 3.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]And he was gone.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

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That is one very nice layout , brilliant Trevor

Thanks Steve

 

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Very neat and tidy wanna swop it for my mud

 

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Very neat and tidy wanna swop it for my mud

Thanks Keith but No Thanks. We have been there, that is why we came up in the World by about 18 inches

 

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The first Snow fall on, The LESEN GROSSEN BALLEUPPEN Railway​

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It strated one evening​

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By the next morning​

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There is a railway under there somewhere​

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No Freight movement today​

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Passengers made their way to the stataion but there was no trains today​

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But the poor Cows still had to come in for milking​

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AFTER SITTING IN IS BOX FOR 6 OR 7 YEARS​

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MY SNOW PLOUGH CAME OUT FOR TESTING​

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I like your layout very much and look forward to your 2010 improvements Les

Thank you Les. As soon as this white stuff changes into warm sunshine progress will be made
Well thats what planned to happen, I have most of the track and base material ready to go.

Trevor

 

[mike]

nice to see the snowplow.com used in anger!!

 

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nice to see the snowplow.com used in anger!!

Cheers Mike,
I must say it has taken longer to make sure that it has dried out than the length of time it was in use.
BUT Hey Ho it has now been used

 

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Eight Days after the first snow fall ...​

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The yellow area shows the site for the 2010 extention​

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The railway on the right will go including the tunnel.​

 

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Work Started Today on 2010 Extention​

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After a bit of huffin & puffin work stopped again​

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Hey Ho will get there in the end​

 

[Philbahn]

Very nice railway Trevor. Particulally likew the ballasting. But Snow. This is snow

 

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Very nice railway Trevor. Particulally likew the ballasting. But Snow. This is snow

Thanks Phil, yes I agree about the snow but when we don't get much here a little can seem a lot

 

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[align=center]It is all going Round & Round[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]

[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Dave, Mike and Rick are heading this way to see about making it all flat again.[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Then the 2010 Railway Extention can grow. (Well about 18 inches tall actually)[/align]

 

[yb281]

Trevor, I really like your raised baseboards. What materials do you use for the actual baseboards, do you secure the track to it, and how do you secure the ballast?

 

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Trevor, I really like your raised baseboards. What materials do you use for the actual baseboards, do you secure the track to it, and how do you secure the ballast?

Hi Mel

Baseboard Frame is Tanalised Timber
Baseboard Surface is 3mm Sign Writers Board (plastic) - I get it in 8'x4' sheets
Holes drilled in vairous locations for drainage. - Track is screwed to Frame through plastic.
The whole construction has a sleeper high lip all the way round and the Ballast just sits there.

My way of doing it - might be long way round but it works for me.

Work out there area available - Lay track out as it will be in the end on the 3mm plastic.
Draw round Track - This shows me where I need cross sections when building the frame and in which direction.
This also show me where I can cut out for sunken flower beds and build the supports for these into the frame.
I also build into the frame the odd strengthened areas so I can walk on the finished baseboard for hard to reach places.
See alongside Engine Shed (Black Road Area)

Hope this answers your question - will gladly answer anymore anytime.​

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