Trains at Gav's. Wellington Running Day.

[Gavin Sowry]

Less than 2 weeks to the shortest day. So, let's play trains.
Last summers planting of ferns on the Balloon Loop are showing good signs of growth as new No.1 comes through on the Goods

The driver has hopped out to set the points.

Meantime, old No.1 is at the Log loading siding.

....waiting for Bertha to clear the Station

Of course, no Wellington day is complete without an appearance by Johnny.

Day was organised at late notice due to the arranged host suffering a family berevement. Our thoughts are with Dave and Wendy Allen, on the loss of Wendy's father.

 

[JRinTawa]

Thanks for the afternoon Gavin, might have been a rather small turnout but we still enjoyed ourselves didn't we.
Okay onto my pictures from the day.
First up view of the original loop looking over the new junction and down the mainline.

The Four Square store has moved alongside the new triangular junction.

My Jonny visiting coming off the mainline about to enter the new junction onto the original loop.

 

[JRinTawa]

Passing Taita Gorge Station

Taita Gorge, a small but pleasant place to stop.

Crossing over the new triangular junction to head down the mainline for the shed and rear garden loop.

 

[JRinTawa]

Along the mainline.

Coming back leaving the shed tunnel.

And past Happy Feet. "Hi Jonny" - "Hi Happy Feet"

 

[JRinTawa]

Loading logs

Gavin's O&K Field Railway train on the junction. In true colonial Kiwi style sells petrol and oil too!

Through the older dwarf Alberta Spruce trees.

 

[JRinTawa]

Down at the rear garden reverse loop now.

Around comes Gavin's O&K

Some nice views under the ferns growing there.

Speed limit must be 20! (speed board in the background)

 

[JRinTawa]

Back into Taita Gorge.

And so we spent a pleasant afternoon, small trains on a big hearted railway - excellent.

 

[jameshilton]

Lovely atmospheric photos, the small LGB engines look great

 

[Bredebahn]

Lovely atmosphere. I like the idea of planting ferns (Silver?) and might just use that one on the BoB.

 

[ceejaydee]

Attractive trains in a beautiful setting

I too love the Feldbahn stock - LGB could do a lot worse than fully re-introduce that range.

 

[Gavin Sowry]

Nice.
Easy on the train length for the little O & K though......drive belt spares are rare !

I use oil to keep the track and wheels clean.... locos will wheelspin if load is too great, thus lessening the risk of gear failures.