The DVLR Mark 2

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:05 pm

I wasn't aware of the Eling one, I guess they are the only two left!
http://www.jigsawexplorer.com/wordpress ... 49x300.jpg
Mine is very much a "based on" building, the windows aren't in the right place and its certainly not big enough but it gives the impression and fits the space...

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:54 pm

Right! Started Aldeburgh platform today!

and ran some trains

River Alde did most of the work but sadly no pictures of that.
New steps so I can access terracotta cutting when the inevitable stalling happens!

Everything settling in

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Wed May 02, 2012 9:15 pm

Here's whats happened to River Butley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08qfUsSa ... ture=g-u-u

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Thanks dan!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Thu May 03, 2012 1:21 am

That looks excellent Mr B, and nice work Dan! Much neater without the coal bunker and she looks to be performing very nicely

(Though personally, with that "long reach" regulator, I'd have been tempted to go for a full rear cab sheet

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Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sun May 27, 2012 7:24 pm

Given we have the hottest driest weather on average here in Suffolk the Drivers didn't want a full cab!
The railway is starting to mature...

No steam recently due to exam revision, I've just enjoyed sneaking the odd 10 mins weeding and watering and watched the track grow!

SherpaPhil · Post by **SherpaPhil** » Sun May 27, 2012 9:52 pm

how does the cat get on with the trains as my cat chases my 00 so not sure what she'll do with the 32mm world ?

laurence703 · Post by **laurence703** » Sun May 27, 2012 10:03 pm

I know my two Jack Russells aren't bothered by my loco... but they used to chase my Scalectrix cars something crazy.

hussra · Post by **hussra** » Mon May 28, 2012 8:16 am

Mr. Bond of the DVLR:71264 wrote:The railway is starting to mature...

Looking lovely - all filling out and maturing very nicely.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Mon May 28, 2012 5:19 pm

The cats don't mind the trains, Millie (the fat one in the photos) just dozes about. They both, however, still like to defecate next to the line and shovel soil everywhere which is infuriating!

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:41 pm

A big box arrived the other day from the DLR works...

River Butley went away for a much needed service and a few cosmetic changes.
Work done by Dan includes:
Clean up, test run and replacing of missing bolts (ones that were missing when I first got her)
New O ring glands were constructed of a new design to stop the cylinder glands blowing past causing a drop in power
Timing reset
New cab back, to replace the bunker, with a hole for the fireman to put the back of his shovel through (one of my favourite features of NG locos)
Lamp brackets
Fixing the wobbly crank.

You know its surprising how quickly the line side greenery grows.

Thats better...

Very happy to have her back, Thanks Dan for all the work!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:10 pm

Welcome Home RB

- next stop paint shop?

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:04 am

I know how you feel mate, my dogs like to crap all over my railway and pee on the plants (generally the expensive ones!)

it just makes me want to strangle them!

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:33 am

Yup, paint shop next, hoping for the same scheme as that applied to River Alde.

And pauly - some pets just don't get garden railways do they?

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:47 am

pauly:71637 wrote:I know how you feel mate, my dogs like to crap all over my railway and pee on the plants (generally the expensive ones!)

it just makes me want to strangle them!

It's worse when it's the neighbours pets that are doing the damage

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:40 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR:71642 wrote:Yup, paint shop next, hoping for the same scheme as that applied to River Alde.

And pauly - some pets just don't get garden railways do they?

no

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Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:01 pm

Hahha! Excellent! At least he's taking an interest?

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:51 pm

River Butley will shortly undergo testing and then will (now officially) be having a repaint into full GER blue lined red splendour courtesy of Tony Willmore. Exactly the same scheme as River Alde has. I'm rather excited about this...

Mike PVLR · Post by **Mike PVLR** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:28 pm

I'm convinced all Westies are the same. Ours is Just the same.

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:46 pm

My labrador is no different - always wants to know what Dad is up to which is why my line is being built off the ground!

Cheers,

Tom

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:54 pm

Its been a while and I've realised I have been taking a lot fewer pictures and videos recently.
Anyway,
A quick update:
River Butley is away with Tony Whilmore being painted
River Deben is in service, I've sorted the RC qlitching problem and she is now a joy to run
River Alde has had the lettering "DVLR" applied to the tender in gold, shaded with red and has had the bearings replaced on the tender although the tender could really do with new sole bars. A link has been taken out of the chain to take up some slack.
IC 1 is still dead with shredded gears and is currently being used as a charger for River Deben's RC batteries
IC 2 is working but the charging circuit doesn't work so AA rechargeable batteries are used.
Been doing a lot of work on the freight fleet, 2 new Fish Vans have been made and are waiting for rooves and under bits, the quarry trucks have been repainted into DVLR grey as has a new closed van. I have also been catching up with painting the strapping black on lots of wagons which got to that stage and no further.
Railway wise:
The shed got a tidy and a re-arrange so I can actually use my lathe and so I had to relay the track through the shed (and cut a hole in my bench)
I have also upgraded the bridge at Woodbridge to comply with health and safety. Constant weeding and tending to the pond also goes on.
Pics!
A new GVT slate wagon from AnDel

The upgraded bridge, recycling bits from the bridge on the old DVLR

My favourite plant this year:

Standing on ALdeburgh platform looking towards Snape

Snape Street Station and works

The tide mill is gradually receiving a roof as we get through beans

and two other shots

Sorry for the long break. Exams and holidays...

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