The One Square Yard Garden Railway

RylstonLight · Post by **RylstonLight** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:08 am

A recent quote in another thread started me thinking: ([quote="METHSSNIFFER:88534"]44 guests viewing and only 6 signed in. Sign in register and contribute If it wasnt for just the few there wouldnt be this forum>>)

I am also a long term reader mainly to offset the stresses of a busy life that precludes regular modelling let alone regular posting.

However I agree that it is unfair that not all readers are prepared to post. So here is the nearest thing I have to a garden railway at present.

The main use is a a "stage" to photograph models on.

Not much t promote discussion but I hope you enjoy

Gremlin · Post by **Gremlin** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:22 am

the black & white photo is very effective and you really wouldn't know it wasn't part of permanent garden railway.

RylstonLight · Post by **RylstonLight** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:30 am

I ought to add that I have actually run the IP in the B&W photo on the "line". Not yet risked live steam though!!

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:19 am

That's a nice little "stage" - I tend to use my patio table for "official" photos and pictures of work in progress, as you need an uncluttered background for those. Now, of course, you've got to lay a circle of track around the barrel, and you've got yourself a line to run on!

RylstonLight · Post by **RylstonLight** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:55 am

The Rylston Light Railway tends to take its official photographs in the workshop. They really ought to clear some of the clutter before doing so; whatever would Mr Isle would make of it ?

The workshops are pretty much as they were in the 50's but the wheelie bin in the back ground betrays that this B&W photo was actually faked to look old and was really taken in the noughties.

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:01 pm

That makes me SICK!! I LIKE it!

RylstonLight · Post by **RylstonLight** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:15 pm

Thanks, here's another corner. I'm not sure Mr Isle would approve of that notice board with the HSE statement that someone has taken down.

Detail:

DolwyddelanLightRail · Post by **DolwyddelanLightRail** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:09 pm

Wow! You've got a very nice eye for detail there, the b&w shots set them off nicely!

gringodon · Post by **gringodon** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:33 pm

Fantastic work! I hope some day to achieve half that level of work. But that will even take some doing.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:14 pm

TOP NOTCH!

When I started reading your thread, my immediate thoughts were "good on you" for making the time and taking the effort to contribute

As I followed it through as far as your excellent photo's, all I can say now is "can we have some more please?"

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:24 pm

RylstonLight:88819 wrote:A recent quote in another thread started me thinking: (
METHSSNIFFER:88534 wrote:44 guests viewing and only 6 signed in. Sign in register and contribute If it wasnt for just the few there wouldnt be this forum>>)

I am also a long term reader mainly to offset the stresses of a busy life that precludes regular modelling let alone regular posting.

However I agree that it is unfair that not all readers are prepared to post. So here is the nearest thing I have to a garden railway at present.

Not much t promote discussion but I hope you enjoy

Hi

I'm so glad you had the time to post and although you havent got a garden railway its very nice to see and hear your interest in the pursuit of the hobby. Everyone starts somewhere and forums like this help and encourage progression, though it is understandable with work and family commitments some cant. I hope in time the flower tub line develops and becomes your inspired and perfect railway delivering scale barrels from brewery to pub.
Best wishes

Ash

RylstonLight · Post by **RylstonLight** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:13 pm

Actually, Ash, the barrels are incoming into the factory - carrying vinegar for the pickling process. I'm sure you've heard of Rylston Pickle. Unfortunately the factory shifted to road transport in the late 60's. I do have an early colour print of the back of the factory, but no railway anywhere near in site.

also a more recent colour slide of the workshop detail is from preservation days

And here is a much earlier photograph of No 2 Tom on Little Weigton Bank.

METHSSNIFFER · Post by **METHSSNIFFER** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:31 pm

With modelling skills like that I'm glad you have posted and sharing
and its kind of you to do so.. a perfect workshop and it puts vinegar on my chips. It will have people pickled with envy!

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:40 pm

Simply stunning! So glad you have posted as that's some truly inspirational stuff there!

Endless, Nameless · Post by **Endless, Nameless** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:23 pm

METHSSNIFFER:88850 wrote:With modelling skills like that I'm glad you have posted and sharing
and its kind of you to do so.. a perfect workshop and it puts vinegar on my chips. It will have people pickled with envy!

Wot he said!

Thankyou for sharing- some of the most atmospheric 16mm photos I've seen.

andymctractor · Post by **andymctractor** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:50 pm

For those struggling to find room for a G scale or 16mm/ft railway it might be worth looking at the website linked below. This was started some time ago by an american Carl Arendt. Unfortunately Carl died but the website is kept running by his relatives and supported by some appreciative enthusiasts.
I appreciate this is mainly targeted at smaller scale models but some of the ideas could be used at all scales.

http://www.carendt.com/index.html

lukejpetch · Post by **lukejpetch** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:10 pm

Some really fantastic looking photographs there, and you really wouldn't believe that the first couple were taken on 'the stage'! A very talented modeller me thinks!

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:24 pm

Smashing stuff there, love the clutter in the workshop

jim@NAL · Post by **jim@NAL** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:52 pm

very small but very cool looks good

RylstonLight · Post by **RylstonLight** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:13 pm

Thank you all for your very kind feedback.

As you may have realised I have had a line in the garden in the past. I still try to add to my stock of models to kick-start any future garden line.

The pickle factory is work in progress; carved out of aerated concrete. The workshop is a stage wher every wall can be removed so I can take photographs from any orientation. This has sat by the side of my armchair for 10years and has gradually increased the clutter over the years.

Below is the interior of the running shed, again work in progress, this time cast in jigstone moulds. The outside has not been finished yet.

This is as far as I can go currently; other than rolling stock. But it has been a pleasure sharing with you.

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