PLR - Running session
PLR - Running session
Had a good running session this weekend. Decided to use my two ex-Southwold locos as the mainstay of services.
URL - https://youtu.be/aOECtWReSp8
Hope you find it interesting.
Rik
URL - https://youtu.be/aOECtWReSp8
Hope you find it interesting.
Rik
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Re: PLR - Running session
Just watched this Rik, the scenes of the river always impress me every time you have a train running along side it.
Thanks for taking the time to create the video and sharing it.
Thanks for taking the time to create the video and sharing it.
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Some lovely shots there Rik, beautifully scenic and very convincing, particularly in dappled lighting.
The railbus looks well with its interior lighting, something I don't bother with as I spend so little time operating, especially late evening.
The railbus looks well with its interior lighting, something I don't bother with as I spend so little time operating, especially late evening.
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Re: PLR - Running session
Thanks chaps.
You may notice that the moss and mind your own business beside the stream is scorched and has died back - first time in the railway's history. Didn't think I would ever say this, but hoping for a drop of rain sometime soon.
Rik
You may notice that the moss and mind your own business beside the stream is scorched and has died back - first time in the railway's history. Didn't think I would ever say this, but hoping for a drop of rain sometime soon.
Rik
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Something which has been on my todo list is gas lighting at the stations. Been trying to figure out how to make lighted lamp posts removable - I have to be able to walk on the railway to cut the hedges.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:24 pm The railbus looks well with its interior lighting, something I don't bother with as I spend so little time operating, especially late evening.
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I want to add lights to my stations Rik for evening running so I would be interested in how you got about this.
So far I have thought about running a 'power bus' cable from the garage all along the line, I could then stop using batteries for my points and signal servos.
So far I have thought about running a 'power bus' cable from the garage all along the line, I could then stop using batteries for my points and signal servos.
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When I did the lighting for Lower Bench station, I made the lamp posts removable in case they ever needed to be, but not for routine removal. I simply inserted a tube in the platform to act as a socket for the bottom of the post then I used tiny 2 pole connectors from Deltang (PC127) which are small enough to go through the socket. http://www.deltang.co.uk/pc127.jpg
Mine are connected to a solar power cell and come on automatically at dusk but obviously you could use a bus or batteries and switch or whatever.
Mine are connected to a solar power cell and come on automatically at dusk but obviously you could use a bus or batteries and switch or whatever.
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Re: PLR - Running session
Another wonderful video Rik. Very enjoyable. Well puttogether. Thank you. Lots of inspiration and food for thought for me.
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Phil, I'd like to know more about your lighting, particularly using solar cells to light up your lamps. It's something I'd like to do when I get round to building my railway. Have you posted details before? If so can you provide me a link to it? If not, is it something that you would consider doing?philipy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 10, 2018 9:48 am When I did the lighting for Lower Bench station, I made the lamp posts removable in case they ever needed to be, but not for routine removal. I simply inserted a tube in the platform to act as a socket for the bottom of the post then I used tiny 2 pole connectors from Deltang (PC127) which are small enough to go through the socket. http://www.deltang.co.uk/pc127.jpg
Mine are connected to a solar power cell and come on automatically at dusk but obviously you could use a bus or batteries and switch or whatever.
Ian
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Not wishing to hijack Rik, I'll do a separate post on this.IanC wrote: ↑Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:12 pm
Phil, I'd like to know more about your lighting, particularly using solar cells to light up your lamps. It's something I'd like to do when I get round to building my railway. Have you posted details before? If so can you provide me a link to it? If not, is it something that you would consider doing?
Ian
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Rik, that’s more than interesting, it’s blooming brilliant. I always love watching your videos, they somehow make me feel relaxed and also inspires me to do things with my line.
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Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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Brilliant --- as usual.
Thanks Rik
Thanks Rik
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