Garden Railway Forum

Sorry, Andrew et al, a bit of thread drift here........ That's not thread-drift Rik - for large parts of the time the (WH)WHR exists as a kind of thought experiment anyway, either because I'm not at home, or because i'm doing other things. 99% of the services that operate over the line do so only i...

Agree with Dwayne, you have a certain atmosphere that is wonderful to see. Yep, I agree too. Just like the real NG lines, you can look at a photo of the RWLR and instantly know that's what you're looking at - you could perhaps describe it as minimalist, in that there's not space for loads of buildi...

Hi all, Another two slate wagons reached the "nearly ready" stage after work this afternoon. Would've been sooner, but I dropped them on the floor and had to glue the axleboxes back onto one of them. I was pleased to note that the bodywork survived the fall unscathed, although I don't plan...

That's looking great, full of character... It reminds me of the Silvertown Tramway in east London, which I vaguely remember from what must have been its dying days, with rusty rolling stock on rusty sidings. I think it linked the Tate and Lyle sugar refinery and various scrapyards with the mainline....

That's a very kind offer, thank you... I'm based in Bristol, but I'm hoping to visit an old friend in Kemsing at some point this summer, which might be a day trip or may be combined with visiting another friend in Maidstone, don't know whether either of those are near you? I'm sort of either a Man o...

Ahhh, so I'm not the only one who doesn't always need to raise steam to enjoy the railway! I'm glad you approve...

Expect plenty more pictures of slightly run-down rolling stock in slightly run-down sidings...

Cheers,

Andrew.

Fitting a SSP Slomo is easy and Terry does plently of videos of how to fit them on YouTube. If I can fit one anyone can Hmmm... I just watched the Slomo Lady Anne installation video, and maybe I could do that... Am I right in thinking that, because you don't have to disassemble the valve gear and y...

Hello all, With the track more-or-less clear and a couple of coal wagons needing a test run, yesterday seemed like an opportunity to run a train. The coal wagons, a bogie open and the ex-FR brake were duly assembled at Trefechan: Wagons waiting 1.jpg The plan was to steam Baldwin 590 and so to run a...

Thanks guys for your welcome compliments.. :thumbright: My head is turning now with Derek & Rik’s comments…..Oh what to do…. :scratch: :scratch: :scratch: You know what to do! I agree, that lovely little model need to run... Glad to see that the house-moving chaos has reduced enough to allow fo...

That looks fantastic, and will look even better once the periwinkle takes hold. Your use of "found" materials gives your line a sort of "organic" realism that's very unusual and which I really like - looking forward to seeing the trains running over it...

All the best,

Andrew.

I agree with the others, it looks wonderful. Love the weathered look you've achieved on the tractor, very realistic...

All the best,

Andrew.

Looking good! That Charles is a lovely engine, but looks positively toy-like compared to your loco.

Nice-looking line too, I like the canal boat - I shall enjoy watching the video when I have a little more time...

Cheers,

Andrew.

That's looking great, you've got it running really smoothly. I must get my Bertie out for a run soon...

Cheers,

Andrew.

The PLR's looking wonderful Rik - I can't imagine how much time you must have to spend maintaining it all in that lovely condition. I love all the rolling stock, but especially the work-stained but not decrepit goods wagons and that hugely characterful little half-cab saddle tank. Great sound effect...

Excellent, thanks, I look forward to hearing about it.

Good luck with the electrics,

Andrew.

Fitting a SSP Slomo is easy and Terry does plently of videos of how to fit them on YouTube. If I can fit one anyone can! Ah, but you successfully built your own kit loco Tom, which puts you in a different league from me. When I repainted the rods on my RH Bertie I made such a hash of putting it bac...

Yes, I think you're right - I spend too much time making (and thinking about making) models as it is, I don't think anyone would really benefit from me doing any more of it, least of all me... Very happy to describe the slate wagon build though, just give me a while to get hold of some of the materi...

Good afternoon! After at least 18 months without any meaningful activity, this afternoon the (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland spluttered back to life. West Kent Light Railway No 3, Daisy, did the honours, raising steam in the afternoon sunshine at Clarach: Daisy raising steam.jpg After a few stops to ...

Great video, really realistic, and your line continues to have an atmosphere all of its own. I do like those IoM 4-wheelers - the new E van would look great in one of your mixed trains I reckon... You get such a good quality of running with your Slomos. Inspired by your videos I'm saving towards pur...

I've been away too long! Your railway's changed scale, and is looking absolutely fantastic. I need to read the thread more fully, but a quick skim's rewarded me with pictures of characterful buildings (I must have a go at some myself...), and some lovely rolling stock. I do find the bucolic world of...