Wadebridge Light Railway

[Soar Valley Light]

George, The improvements have turned out great. Well worth all the effort I'm sure.

[steamgeorge]

That platform definitely looks the business! Lovely job.

Thank you. It's not easy sculpting cement to the right shape and getting a smooth, level finish. There is still the other half to construct but I should have it done soon
Sod's law the cat walked over it and made some footprints though - don't worry as they were flattened!

[steamgeorge]

Evening all,

Thank you for such encouraging comments. I hope that my railway is inspiration for people with limited space as it shows what can be achieved in a small space. Anyway, here is an update in photo form:

-Only 6 feet of track left to lay until its all connected up again!

-The platform has been completed and is awaiting proper fencing

-A bridge has been made (not much of a bridge but its something different for the trains to pass over)

-When I have finished the track I can tidy evening up to make it more presentable

George

[tom_tom_go]

Your garden isn't small, trust me!

[steamgeorge]

Your garden isn't small, trust me!

I understand where your coming from, neither of us have a great space for a railway but all we can do is make the most of what we've got.

There are railways 20 times bigger than mine in my local 16mm group that make my railway seem like a roundabout.

[philipy]

I do like the way the improvements are shaping up, George.
I take your point about the bridge being quick and easy to add some variation, but given your past history, I suspect you won't be satisfied witha simple piece of wood for very long! Take my word for it thats it's a lot easier to do a proper job at this stage before everything gets ballasted and weathered in....!

BTW, what are you using for ballast?

[jim@NAL]

Looks great I need a bigger garden

[IanC]

Great work George.

[ge_rik]

Looking good, George. The ballast looks very appropriate.

Rik

[steamgeorge]

I do like the way the improvements are shaping up, George.
I take your point about the bridge being quick and easy to add some variation, but given your past history, I suspect you won't be satisfied witha simple piece of wood for very long! Take my word for it thats it's a lot easier to do a proper job at this stage before everything gets ballasted and weathered in....!

BTW, what are you using for ballast?

Thanks philipy; the ballast is Kelkay horticultural potting grit. It is a good colour and it's the right shape even though it is slightly over scale.

[gregh]

Very nice railway....and garden. That ballast material works well

[FWLR]

Fantastic work George.. Don't worry about it not being tidy...You have at least got a line down, a lot more than some I can mention...

You have a well thought out line George, the layout looks to work very well. Your little bridge does work well, maybe you can put a little stream in...That seems to be the "On Trend" at the moment....

[steamgeorge]

Looks great I need a bigger garden

Don't we all?

[tom_tom_go]

I really need a bigger garden!

[steamgeorge]

I think it's about time for an update! The railway has been out of action since February but it has finally been connected up again.
The bridge was rebuilt (you were right Phillipy - I wasn't happy with the bridge - it was more of a temporary arrangement but the new one should suffice!)

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The section of track through the lawn was laid on a concrete foundation. A level crossing should appear soon along this section and the rest will be hidden with ballast.

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A steam up was in order test the track:

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The next week the sidings were returned to the quarry/goods yard.

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And some plants were added to the opposite end of the railway.

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The (nearly) completed scene:

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I hope you enjoy,
George

[philipy]

Yep, that bridge looks much better. well done!
I love the head-on shot of the train approaching the junction, just lovely.

[idlemarvel]

Enjoy indeed. Nice work on the bridge and concrete embankment.

[ge_rik]

Yep, that bridge looks much better. well done!
I love the head-on shot of the train approaching the junction, just lovely.

Ditto - you beat me to it Philip.

Rik

[Andrew]

That's all looking really good - the track looks like it's beautifully laid too, and will give trouble-free running. Just the sort of inspiration I need for a spot of track maintenance this weekend - it looks like perfect ballasting weather!

Looking forward to more pictures soon,

Andrew.

[FWLR]

Great photos George. Love your line very much..