WGLR, the 2010 re-build.
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.Hi Mel, just getting back into the forum after a couple of months away, and haven't you been a busy boy???!!
The line is looking ABSOLUTELY brilliant, I especially love the pic of the train crossing the viaduct. Congrats - a real boost to get me working on my line again.
The line is looking ABSOLUTELY brilliant, I especially love the pic of the train crossing the viaduct. Congrats - a real boost to get me working on my line again.
bigjack said:Nice job Mel.
BTW, Had any strange conversations with a certain man at Dragon G Scale recently
Yes mate, I must have got his new assistant
.Thanks again for all the kind words guys
.Not sure which Tuxcraft buildings you're referring to Lordsnor, but if it's the factory, that was painted by Tuxcraft so it shouldn't be a problem. All the others I've painted myself.
The first train of the day on the WGLR is known as "the morning post". It consists of just one 4 wheeler coach and a van which carries the daily newspapers from Wetton to Cockshutt Mortimer and Gooey (plus any passengers who are able to get up in time for an 06.00 departure), all a result of a contract between the WGLR and W. Haichsmith the newspaper distributor. Once a month the newspaper bundles are supplemented with a supply of Garden Rail magazines. However, Colonel "Binky" Williams' "gentleman's specialist interest" periodical arrives in a plain brown envelope .
Diesel traction is the usual motive power as it requires less preperation than a steamy and allows the early turn crew to have a bit of a lie-in. Today it is the ex tramway shunter. This is the up train returning to Wetton where the coach will be added to the daily passenger stock rake.
Anyhoo, just goes to show that trains don't have to be 6 miles long to be interesting and, for those just starting out, a cheapish loco and a couple of 4 wheelers can still be a lot of fun
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. Diesel traction is the usual motive power as it requires less preperation than a steamy and allows the early turn crew to have a bit of a lie-in. Today it is the ex tramway shunter. This is the up train returning to Wetton where the coach will be added to the daily passenger stock rake.
Anyhoo, just goes to show that trains don't have to be 6 miles long to be interesting and, for those just starting out, a cheapish loco and a couple of 4 wheelers can still be a lot of fun
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yb281 said:Anyhoo, just goes to show that trains don't have to be 6 miles long to be interesting and, for those just starting out, a cheapish loco and a couple of 4 wheelers can still be a lot of fun
Dead right Mel. Oval of track, a couple of points, a Stainz, one coach and an LGB Toytrain van is how my "serious" G scaling started. Hours of fun!
After two weeks of trying, I finally got B&Q to sell me a couple of square metres of artificial turf this morning. This was used to make a field on the inside of the reverse curves opposite the slate cutting. A small herd of Herefords moved in almost immediately (it doesn't look anywhere near as lumpy in real life). How to fence them in was the problem, so I had a go at making some hedges using strips of the turf doubled over, glued and stapled together over a framework of aviary wire re-cycled from when I demolished the aviaries. They look a little too neat and well kept for a field, but a church is planned to the right of this picture, so maybe the verger is a whizz with the old hedge trimmer?
A 5 bar gate will be made to go into the gap next to the road. I still haven't decided what sort of fence will line the railway.
There was enough turf left over to make another, smaller, field at the other end of the rockery. The well trimmed hedge (this time combined with a wire fence) is more in keeping here as the site will become a tourist area soon - the rock is a clue. In the meantime, some under-scale Britain's sheep are keeping the grass down.
A 5 bar gate will be made to go into the gap next to the road. I still haven't decided what sort of fence will line the railway.
There was enough turf left over to make another, smaller, field at the other end of the rockery. The well trimmed hedge (this time combined with a wire fence) is more in keeping here as the site will become a tourist area soon - the rock is a clue. In the meantime, some under-scale Britain's sheep are keeping the grass down.
Old Tom said:
Well it's all been discussed in the coffee room Tom, needless to say it's taken 2 weeks, emails, personal visits and phone calls to get them to manage to get it out of their warehouse. Oh, and many of the staff don't know they sell the stuff if you ask them. You should certainly take what it says is in stock according to their website with a pinch of salt in my experience.
Should've asked, I've got loads of the fake grass down in the cellar for the barrels to land on (and a naked terrace)
That viaduct is certainly the dog's bits, want one but don't know how to incorporate it!
As you say, small trains on the right rural layout are just as impressive as big'uns on big layouts. Although I longingly wish I could justify a Mallett.
Mind your back but keep it up, looking good (X from H by the way)
That viaduct is certainly the dog's bits, want one but don't know how to incorporate it!
As you say, small trains on the right rural layout are just as impressive as big'uns on big layouts. Although I longingly wish I could justify a Mallett.
Mind your back but keep it up, looking good (X from H by the way)
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whatlep said:yb281 said:Anyhoo, just goes to show that trains don't have to be 6 miles long to be interesting and, for those just starting out, a cheapish loco and a couple of 4 wheelers can still be a lot of fun
Dead right Mel. Oval of track, a couple of points, a Stainz, one coach and an LGB Toytrain van is how my "serious" G scaling started. Hours of fun!
Phew I thought you said a couple of pint's!! mind you that works too.......................................
