I've got 2 to report.
The first was started last Autumn, to provide more sidings/passing loops.
When I started running round the completed basic circuit last year, it was immediately obvious that a passing loop was need.
One was promptly added.
However, a season's running showed that more, and longer loops were needed.
The final plan involved shifting the main line sideways a little, to make room for another passing loop, plus a shorter siding.
Here's a shot of the original layout, with the white pipe marking the new main line -
Main ladder trackbed lifted, and turf removal started -
All turf removed, underlay in place, and trackbed ladder being reassembled -
Trackbed nearly complete, and sidings area ballasted ready for track -
The sidings are still waiting for track, but the mainline is complete.
Next up, shifting the main line, and trainshed approach, from the front of the greenhouse to the back.
The first was started last Autumn, to provide more sidings/passing loops.
When I started running round the completed basic circuit last year, it was immediately obvious that a passing loop was need.
One was promptly added.
However, a season's running showed that more, and longer loops were needed.
The final plan involved shifting the main line sideways a little, to make room for another passing loop, plus a shorter siding.
Here's a shot of the original layout, with the white pipe marking the new main line -
Main ladder trackbed lifted, and turf removal started -
All turf removed, underlay in place, and trackbed ladder being reassembled -
Trackbed nearly complete, and sidings area ballasted ready for track -
The sidings are still waiting for track, but the mainline is complete.
Next up, shifting the main line, and trainshed approach, from the front of the greenhouse to the back.
