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A most comprehensive line report, I presume that written publication will be due soon in the form of a government white paper? Seriously though Rik, your imagination knows no bounds. Thanks I tried looking online for an example of an inspectorate report such as those provided for new railways, but ...

Peckforton Light Railway Summary Report For my more detailed report please refer to the Inspectorate website and/or the Peckforton Light Railway website My first impressions of the PLR are that it is like stepping back in time. I was picked-up from the Beeston & Tarporley mainline railway stati...

Andrew wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:36 pm
They look vert nice in grey - guess you went off the red idea, Rik?
Andrew.

Hi Andrew
Purely and simply because I had a can and a half of grey primer in the cupboard and only half a can of red. I decided fate was trying to tell me something.

Rik

markoteal wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:29 pm Brilliant - yes it can take a few months for it to appear based on my experience

I think it largely depends on what other articles he has waiting to be published - to get a balance of content in each issue.

Rik

Looks like a fair bit of progress, and a few sods are being dug as well. Hopefully, there will be an inaugural run before too long....

Rik

Now got another two wagons completed. DSCI1819.JPG . DSCI1821.JPG . I've tweaked the design slightly as I've progressed. IMG_9264.JPG . Quite happy if there is slight variation between the wagons as those on the Snailbeach were far from uniform. I've now cut and shaped the components for the remaini...

The way to get a good depth of field is to use a tripod to mount the camera and choose aperture priority. Select the smallest aperture, f16 of f22 or smaller if available (the higher the number the smaller the aperture. The shutter speed might be quite slow (long) so a cable release to activate the...

That's a really smart solution, Chris. I was considering some dual gauge track at one point, but abandoned the idea as too complicated and/or expensive for my limited resources (capabilities and financial). You've now rekindled my interest.

Rik

Great set of pix, Steve. I don't remember having seen Phil before. What an attractive little loco. Impressed also with your camera techniques. Have you got a fancy camera which enables you to adjust the depth of field (eg through aperture settings?) or does your camera have an auto 'large scale mode...

After a light sanding I spray grey primer and allow to dry. In this instance I have dry brushed with Citadel acrylic paint (Dryad Bark) to show highlights and after drying a wash coat of Agrax Earthshade to settle in the grooves. Peter, I think I'm in need of a Butler MasterClass. I've followed you...

What a fascinating hobby this is. Here we are discussing the finer points of thermodynamics in relation to materials. We should get garden railway modelling on the school curriculum and as a post graduate degree syllabus.

Rik

That does look nice. Beautifully modelled.
Rik

Hi Dwayne Wow, sounds like you've been through the wringer over the past few months. Hope all things settle down - you're right, losing yourself in a hobby is good therapy. I can happily whittle away several hours with no other thoughts in my head - or maybe that's just me. :? Not had a chance to gi...

Fascinating stuff, Greg. I tend to use small encapsulated speakers inside my little locos. I must try some similar comparisons of the various types I have used over the years.

Rik

as well as 1mm hexagonal for bolt heads. I'm a big fan of round nail art gems (for modelling purposes I should add. RAILWAY modelling...) but didn't know they came in hexagonal varieties. I can see 1mm hexagonal glitter shapes, but they're rather lacking in depth - have you found something thicker,...

Some interesting stuff on there. Those 1:19 bricks look good value. Looks like my next lineside industry might have to be a brickworks. ....

Rik

as well as 1mm hexagonal for bolt heads. I'm a big fan of round nail art gems (for modelling purposes I should add. RAILWAY modelling...) but didn't know they came in hexagonal varieties. I can see 1mm hexagonal glitter shapes, but they're rather lacking in depth - have you found something thicker,...

I really enjoyed the article, Mark. Nicely written and illustrated. I'd forgotten who'd given me the tip about using nail art dots as rivets. Incredibly good value at no more than a couple of quid for 1000. And you don't have the faff of having to separate them from the sprue. I've now got bags of 1...

Nicely explained video, Greg. Good to see the little loco in action.

Rik

In addition to the bigger projects already mentioned on the forum ( ie the brewery and sand hoppers), I've managed a few jobs in the great outdoors. I've reinstated the fencing (ex GRS) behind the platform at Peckforton Station and installed another running in board. IMG_9157.JPG . I've also repaire...