Garden Railway Forum

My only worry with the WD bogies is that they would overhand the ends of the coach (as per Ashover) and I wouldn't want it to look weird. Only one way to find out I suppose! The original Ashover carriages had that bogie overhang (sounds painful...) and the Wembly carriages that ended up there: http...

It's rather a nice idea I think, and will work well if you do end up having to go for tight-ish curves. Yonks ago I did something similar with a Brandbright 4 wheel brake compo (a little shorter than the Swift Sixteen model) and Big Big Train bogies, which I was always fond of - and from a distance...

Hello Folks, I'm pondering something which in my head looks great, but in reality may not even work! I'm thinking of building a Swift Sixteen four wheeled coach (https://www.swiftsixteen.co.uk/Classic-Full-Observation-Four-Wheel-Coach) but mounting it on their WWI WD bogies to make something reminis...

This is most impressive and have been following with interest. I admire you for doing it, I have neither the skill, tools nor space to give it a crack, and I think I'd lack the confidence to even if I had all those things! Top job

tom_tom_go wrote: ↑Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:07 pm Rather than drawing it by hand you can use the AnyRail software I mentioned very easy to use honest!

The difficulty is my only Windows laptop is my work one, and I'm not sure they'd be completely happy with me installing it. I use Mac otherwise which I don't think AnyRail support

Sorry Andrew, had forgotten that was your Russell!

I've done proper measurements of the garden so I'll try and do a scale drawing and see what I can make fit, then run it my the good lady for authorisation

tom_tom_go wrote: ↑Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:26 pm Hi Chris,

Have a look at two of my recent videos that show the 2ft 6" loop I have in front of my garage:

Does it cause you problems?

Also - oh my, that Russell has done something I thought only my wife could!

So we've finally moved in. Just been out on the garden to measure (there is concern from her Ladyship on railway impact) to see if it's feasible or if I should just back up now and put some 009 in the loft. The garden is about 40ft long-ish and about 25ft wide, with a garage in one corner and a pati...

How do we go about submitting orders?

Love the track bed carved into the rock, and the bridges nestling the gaps. Very atmospheric!

I never manage to land these eBay finds!

Dasher wrote: ↑Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:37 pm I've spent the last six months looking for a Criccieth and finally gave up and took a Harlech instead. I'd decided on FR Grey but without the yellow vinyl

I've been waiting for a second hand Criccieth to come on the market for a while too!

PS. Just seen Rod Loco Crew on the https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/ site….. :lol: :lol: :lol: Named after you Rod! Unfortunately not listed in our scale. What you should look for is 1:19th. scale or very near. Hi Peter, As above, everything is available in 16mm if you email Alan. You'll be able to buy i...

Just spoken to Alan from ModelU, he said that the entire range will be available to order through the website soon, but just drop him an email if you want something in 16mm now

That's helpful, thanks guys! 3' radius did seem too small (although apparently the Accucraft Manning Wardle can take it!), so I'll get into the garden and see what the largest radius it could fit would be (and that the wife would allow)

Thanks guys!

If you want to use set track go for the larger Peco R607 curves but I would strongly recommend you use flexi track and put in the biggest curve radius you can! What's the best way to guarantee a smooth and consistent curve? I'd use a rail bender in real life but I don't image there's a 16mm equival...

tom_tom_go wrote: ↑Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:51 am What locos and stock are you planning to run?

My passion is for the L&B but I very much doubt my garden is big enough to get a Manning Wardle around a curve in it! So I'm thinking W&LLR bogie stock might be the longest, with something like a Roundhouse Lady Anne?

Me again (sorry).

What's the "ideal" radii for 16mm/32mm railways? I'm planning a curved bridge as my first build and I'm not sure what radii I should be aiming for, and if I can use set-track to make it slightly easier.

Cheers

Not wishing to cause a scene (I understand these are controversial with some enthusiasts), but does anyone in the UK import and fit the slomos? Not sure I have the ability to install it myself.

Cheers

Chris

Has anyone ordered from PLine before? Curious as to how the importing works when it comes to cost, and what the quality of their models is like

Cheers