Garden Railway Forum

Possibly some of us were influenced by these?.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM4uGgchFnM

And now for something completely different.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt-olVAQXTY

Just a stunning piece of craftsmanship, if all your structures are going to be of this standard we are in for a treat.

Andy, I don't wish to stray off thread but the rodding is hand built and not commercially available.
More viaduct please... it's great!

That is one serious structure there.... even after the earthquake you will still have shelter!

I have been following this build from the start but had nothing to contribute before, however, I am impressed on two counts, one being the way you have planned out the build and the materials used to achieve it and the other being the railway equipment used to supply sections to site..... https://ga...

I totally agree with Philip about the use of Delrin chain and sprockets, especially for use in light loads with little stress. For drive between motor and axle, a gear system is best, either worm and pinion, or bevel gears, brass or nylon are available for both. A belt system can break and major wor...

If you type..... 'Meccano wheels' into eBay you will find a selection of wheels available, such as.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meccano-tinp ... Swq1leQAzr

I think you are looking for part number 187.

Richard, OSB is not suitable as it is definitely not waterproof. Boards such as 'exterior grade' plywood might be suitable, although they tend to be thicker, therefore heavier, and with a maximum width of 4ft. They also tend to be much more expensive than standard ply and I would still strongly reco...

Kath sits in her favourite spot after another enjoyable day as official tour guide in the historic village she calls 'home'. She is glad of a mug of coffee (that's what she says!) and can relax now the visitors have gone aboard the last Heritage Train of the day, passing in the background. The day i...

I love these early, Victorian style, engineering developments and structures, and you are making a superb job of building them. Attached is a link to a 00 scale model railway, built by Mike Sharman, which includes incredible scratch-built locomotives and stock. It shows all kinds of lineside accesso...

..... I did by stepping backwards into thin air.. :lol: :lol: :lol: We all do something similar at some point .... Well I did. Except in my case I stepped down off the railway on to a garden chair after cutting the hedge - the chair collapsed....... One neighbour dashed through the house to my resc...

Wonderful work all round, especially the woodwork! Great detailing with the pipes etc. You might find a Lego motor would be a better option, easy to gear down to a suitable speed and much quieter.

Thanks Dwayne, I'm pleased to hear she is still keeping you company.

Watching progress Dwayne but can't help but notice your recent picture of June 11th includes only one dog, do we need to assume the Two Dogs Mining Co. is due for a rename? I hope I'm wrong!
It seemed, from earlier pictures, that the grey dog appeared older, and possibly partially sighted.